Dr. Jamaica Cass on trust, healing, and equity in Indigenous health

Across Canada, family medicine is evolving to meet complex challenges. Dr. Jamaica Cass—Mohawk family physician and health leader—shares how Indigenous‑led, relationship‑based care is making a difference for Indigenous health across Canada. Listen as she explores culturally safe, team‑based primary care and the role of family medicine in supporting Indigenous self‑determination, trust, and healing.

Access the resources mentioned in this episode:

•  Indigenous Health Supplement: https://www.cfpc.ca/CFPC/media/PDF/CanMEDS-IndigenousHS-ENG-web.pdf
•  Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Call to Justice Final Report: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1717103903695/1757441810573
• In Plain Sight Report: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/613/2020/11/In-Plain-Sight-Summary-Report.pdf
• Indigenous Health Curriculum Renewal Workbook: email academicfm@cfpc.ca to request access to the pre-released version

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