Indigenous Peoples & Childcare

(Website) The Canadian Paediatric Society is one of more than 11 national organizations involved in a long-term initiative to reduce the health inequities facing First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and youth in Canada. The goal of Many Hands, One Dream is to build a new vision of health that has children, youth and families at its core.

(Website) Access the First Nations and Inuit home and community care program, health services and nursing care. Also find support for former students of Indian residential schools.

(Website) First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada face more health challenges than other Canadians, including higher rates of chronic diseases, infectious diseases, suicide and a gap in life expectancy. But some Indigenous communities have successful health services and outcomes. Canadian Foundation for Health Improvement

(Video) This third installment in our series on social pediatrics will take a more focused look at vulnerable populations, including inner city and aboriginal children and youth.