Caregiving in Indigenous communities and decolonizing care
Tuesday, November 7th
9:15 – 10:00 a.m.
Hear from Indigenous caregivers, researchers, and social service agencies on barriers experienced by Indigenous caregivers, the need for cultural safety when designing supports and centering First Nations values in care. Panelists will explore the challenges including interaction with child welfare systems, removal of elders from the north to the south for care, and will explore new care delivery models, policies and practices to support Indigenous caregivers, care providers and those who access care.
Moderator
Angela Bradley
Senior Director, Social Enterprise and Philanthropy, Community Living Toronto
Speakers
Holly Prince
Researcher, Lakehead University
Amber Ward
Medical Student, University of British Columbia
Grant Bruno
PhD candidate, University of Alberta