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False claims of Indigenous ancestry are nothing new in Canada. But recent accusations levelled against public figures like Buffy Sainte-Marie, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond and Michelle Latimer have put increased pressure on institutions and society at large to grapple with the phenomenon of so-called "pretendians." Métis author and poet katherena vermette joins David Common to talk about putting the tension surrounding "pretendians" at the heart of her new novel Real Ones, and why such figures can cause uniquely deep damage to Indigenous communities.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Bruce McIver, author of "Stand Off: Why Reconciliation Fails Indigenous People and How to Fix It," as we explore the question of whether land acknowledgments silence Indigenous voices. Delving into the power of humor in challenging the status quo, we discuss meaningful advocacy for Indigenous communities and the delicate balance of supporting well-intentioned allies. Highlighting the tendency to overlook real-world issues faced by Indigenous people, we unmask the ongoing effects of colonization and emphasize accountability for institutions and individuals.In addition, Aaron Pete and Bruce McIvor examine the harm caused by "pretendians" and the role of status cards in perpetuating discrimination against Indigenous people. Navigating the complex matter of former judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond's actions and their impact on Indigenous communities, we invite you to tune in for an honest, informative, and thought-provoking discussion on the road to true reconciliation.Dr. Bruce McIvor is a renowned lawyer, historian, and author specializing in Aboriginal law and advocating for Indigenous rights. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia and actively involved in organizations such as the Manitoba Métis Federation and Amnesty International Canada.Buy his book: https://brucemcivor.com/Support the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond returns honorary doctorate to Vancouver Island University Dr. Deborah Saucier, President of Vancouver Island University discusses Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond returning an honorary doctorate to Vancouver Island University. UBC's handling of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond Breen Oullette, Vancouver-based lawyer, of Metis descent, and a Former election candidate for the federal NDP discusses UBC's handling of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. The importance of music festivals and the challenges they face Eric Alper, Music Industry Expert and Publicist discusses the challenges faced by music festivals throughout the world - along with Vancouver. The Vancouver Park Board's plans to generate new revenue for public spaces Marie-Claire Howard, ABC Park Board Commissioner discusses the Vancouver Park Board's plan to generate new revenue for public spaces The effect of rising food prices on school meal programs Brent Mansfield, teacher at Lord Roberts Elementary School, where he runs the LunchLAB school food program, and steering committee member of the BC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food describes how rising food prices is impacting school meal programs. The reckoning of big tech? Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the latest layoffs in the tech industry YouIn? The online platform allowing workers to vote on unionizing their workplace Colton Gabara, co-founder of YouIn? discusses how the new online platform can help you unionize your workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Deborah Saucier, President of Vancouver Island University discusses Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond returning an honorary doctorate to Vancouver Island University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breen Oullette, Vancouver-based lawyer, of Metis descent, and a Former election candidate for the federal NDP discusses UBC's handling of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UBC is deeply regretting its handling of the case of retired judge and former law professor Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. Guest: Jean Teillet, Métis lawyer and expert in Indigenous rights law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1 - The National Police Federation and the RCMP have signed an important Agreement. Guest: Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation Seg 2 - Even though Vancouver is looking to pump money into revitalizing Chinatown, some businesses are done with the area all together. Guest: Jordan Eng, Chair of the Chinatown BIA Seg 3 - After more than four decades, the iconic Vancouver Folk Music Festival appears ready to call it a day and shut down for good. Guest: Mark Zuberbuhler, President, Vancouver Folk Festival Board Seg 4 - UBC is deeply regretting its handling of the case of retired judge and former law professor Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. Guest: Jean Teillet, Métis lawyer and expert in Indigenous rights law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Ellen Turpel Lafond is leaving UBC under a cloud with neither her nor the university offering much comment. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Introducing our first-ever 'TalkBack' edition of MEDIA INDIGENA, where monthly supporters of the podcast on Patreon get the chance to share their feedback about our most recent deep dive directly with our roundtablers. This week, we debrief about last week's conversation, “The unravelling story of Mary Ellen Turpel Lafond.” She's the high-profile figure in B.C. whose long-standing claims to biological Indigeneity were seriously undermined by a recent CBC News investigation. Returning for this TalkBack episode, MI regulars Kim TallBear (professor in the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta) and Candis Callison (Associate Professor in the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies and the Graduate School of Journalism at UBC), recorded live inside our brand-new Discord on Friday, October 28. // CREDITS: “Guitarista” by Mr Smith (CC BY 4.0); “Free Guitar Walking Blues (F 015)” by Lobo Loco (CC BY-SA 4.0)

This week: another one bites the dust? Who is the real Mary-Ellen Turpel-Lafond? A question very much on the minds of Indigenous people in Canada these days, still digesting the exhaustive and explosive CBC News investigation into her public and private life—not least, her repeated claims to being a treaty Indian as a daughter of a Cree man from a northern First Nation in Manitoba. A man the CBC could only verify as the B.C.-born settler son of settler parents of Euro-American ancestry. Just some of the troubling discrepancies documented by an exposé that's thrown virtually everything about Turpel-Lafond's life story into question. A narrative that, ‘til now, presented her rapid rise to influence as a remarkable journey against the odds. One the CBC seems to show goes largely against the facts. Joining host/producer Rick Harp to take a deep dive into what's apparently only one of many such scandals of late, MI roundtable regulars Kim TallBear (professor in the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples, Technoscience and Society, and Candis Callison (Associate Professor in the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies and the Graduate School of Journalism at UBC). // CREDITS: Our intro/extro theme is 'nesting' by birocratic.

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Ch1: A leaked initial draft majority opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide. Guest: Jennifer Johnson, Global News Washington Correspondent. Ch2: Canadians are less likely than Americans to use or invest in cryptocurrencies, says a new survey released Tuesday. Guest: Sean Simpson, Ipsos Vice-President of Public Affairs. Ch3: One of the bigger health crises in BC is the family doctor shortage as almost 1 million people don't have a family doctor. Guest: Dr. Birinder Narang, Family Physician/co-founder of the This Is Our Shot Campaign. Global News/CKNW medical contributor Ch4: British Columbia has ditched a controversial plan forcing youth to undergo treatment for up to seven days after an overdose and will now develop a new strategy with First Nations groups. Guest: Sheila Malcolmson, BC Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ch5: The B.C. government has introduced first of its kind legislation in an attempt to “dismantle systemic racism and discrimination” faced by Indigenous, Black and people of colour in the province. Guest:  Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, UBC law professor, director of the Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at the Peter Allard School of Law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a step to dismantle systemic racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous, Black and people of colour, the Province is introducing the anti-racism data act.Data collected under the act will help identify gaps in programs and services, and allow government to better meet the needs of Indigenous, Black and racialized British Columbians. The act is the first of its kind in Canada to be co-developed with Indigenous Peoples.“Our province is shaped by diversity with people from all over the world choosing to come to B.C. to build a better life. But for too long, systemic racism and the long-lasting effects of colonialism have unfairly held people back when it comes to education, job opportunities, housing and more,” said Premier John Horgan. “These injustices are compounded when Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities ask for action, only to be told by government to provide evidence using data that is not being collected. Today, we are taking an important step toward building a more equitable province by shining a light on barriers that exist so we can improve services and make life better for everyone.”The anti-racism data act is based on the input of more than 13,000 British Columbians. More than 90% of racialized people who provided feedback through community-led engagement sessions believed that collecting intersectional demographic data such as ethnic origin, ancestry, faith, ability and gender identity could bring positive change in B.C. and be a step toward building trust between government and Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities.“It is long overdue to finally move beyond institutionalized denialism and publicly commit to addressing anti-Indigenous racism in British Columbia, using the tools that are necessary such as data collection, information sharing and public reporting,” said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. “If accurate data is not collected, then First Nations people are often not believed when we describe the impact of racism and discrimination against First Nations. This new legislation will bring needed changes to support respectful and ethical approaches to data collection, data standards and consistency in reporting and addressing how First Nations access or receive necessary supports and services in British Columbia.”Chief Lydia Hwitsum, political executive of the First Nations Summit, said: “For far too long, our people have been disproportionately affected by systemic racism, whether it be in the legal system, medical system, government institutions or other areas of society, and this injustice has been invisible due to the lack of disaggregated data. This legislation will enable enhanced collection, analysis and utilization of data in a way that honours our rights to data sovereignty. Nothing about us without us. We see this legislation as a beginning to addressing the larger systemic racism issues and problems that exist within our society.”The legislation is one of the first pieces of new legislation to be co-developed with Indigenous leadership under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, with the Province working in partnership with First Nations and Métis communities to ensure their voices are reflected in the act. The legislation will help advance Indigenous data sovereignty and self-governance, which are key commitments under the Declaration Act Action Plan, and establish a process for government to seek consent from Indigenous communities to use their data.“This historic legislation will fundamentally change government programs and services in B.C. by removing long-standing barriers,” said Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives. “Our work doesn't end today – we must face up to the discomfort of talking about racism and fully commit to the work needed to be anti-racist. We will continue to work with Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities at every stage as we take the next steps to implement this legislation based on mutual trust and respect as we build a better, more inclusive B.C. for everyone.”The act will ensure that the proper safeguards and protections are put in place to protect this information and prevent it from being used for harm. It will also require government ministries to follow careful guidelines before any statistical data is shared publicly and to release statistics annually to support and advance racial equity.“The anti-racism data act is an important step toward the development of strategies, methods and policies that will break down the systemic barriers that maintain or exacerbate avoidable and unfair inequalities in power, resources or opportunities across the many racial, ethnic and cultural groups in British Columbia,” said Regional Chief Terry Teegee, B.C. Assembly of First Nations. “The careful and thoughtful collection of information will be critical to keep this work focused and effective. I'm pleased that the many years of hard work to realize the implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act is beginning to bear fruit with the co-development of this legislation. The anti-racism data act will benefit First Nations, and all British Columbians, as we strive toward more inclusive and equal communities.”The anti-racism data legislation builds upon initial recommendations from the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner's report, The Grandmother Perspective, which provides suggestions about how government can use disaggregated data to address systemic discrimination. It is also informed by recommendations from the In Plain Sight report from Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, which outlines steps for government to address anti-Indigenous racism in the health-care system.The Province will continue to engage with Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities to support the implementation of the anti-racism data act and tackle systemic racism in B.C. This will include creating a new data advisory committee to collaborate with government on implementing the legislation.

****As we move into 2022, we're reposting Perry's episode on Hope, one of the most popular of the past year. We hope it brings you joy and inspiration as we enter the New Year.*******Encore Episode***In his seven years as National Chief, Perry Bellegarde focused on the importance hope: "Always leave more hope in a room than was there when you arrived."Over the run of the Ahkameyimok Podcast, no matter how difficult the conversation or the issue, he always ends by asking his guests this question:What brings you hope?These are some of his favorite answers to that question.01: 18 -- Chief Willie Littlechild - former TRC Commissioner, Member of Parliament, lawyer, social activist and author of the first draft of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.02:24 Dr Lorna Williams - Canada's leading expert on the promotion and revival of Indigenous languages.4:14 William Prince - Award winning and chart topping country music star6:30 Rt Hon Brian Mulroney - Canada's 18th Prime Minister7:40 Dr Dan Longboat - Founding Director of Trent University's Indigenous Environmental Science Program10:42 Marion Crowe - CEO of the First Nations Health Managers Association11:41 Wade Davis, best-selling author, film-maker, explorer, UBC Anthropology Professor12:32 Mary Ellen Turpel Lafond - fmr judge, law professor, children's advocate14:27 Jagmeet Singh - Leader of the federal New Democratic Party of Canada15:13 Bobbie Jo Greenland-Morgan - Grand Chief of the Gwich'in Tribal Council17:40 Kevin Loring - Artistic Director of the Indigenous Theatre, National Arts Centre, Ottawa19:40 Elder Wilfred Buck - leading First Nations astronomy and star lore expert21:52 Senator Kim Pate - international expert in legal and prison reform24:01 Brigadier-General Joe Paul, the highest ranking First Nations officer in the Canadian Armed Forces25:12 Brad Regehr - The first First Nations President of the Canadian Bar Association26:21 Louise Bernice Halfe - Canada's first Indigenous Parliamentary Poet Laureate28:05 Dr Alika Lafontaine - the first Indigenous person elected as the President of the Canadian Medical Association30:03 Romeo Saganash, former Member of Parliament, and leading advocate for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.31:41 Conner Roulette, First Nations gold medal winning junior hockey star33:09 Chief Cadmus Delorme, Cowessess First Nation, home to 751 unmarked graves found at the Marieval Residential School34:30 Tom Jackson, actor, musician, social activist36:36 Marie Wilson, former Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation CommissionThe Akhameyimok Podcast is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast ProductionsTheme music is by the Red Dog Singers, Treaty 4 territory, Saskatchewan

The federal government promised to release more residential school records. Some experts say the release of these documents is long overdue and vital to healing and reconciliation. We talk to Kukpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir of Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation; and Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, a law professor, former judge and the director of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre.

The Pulse spoke with Richard Jock, Chief Executive Officer with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), about Indigenous-specific racism in B.C.'s health care system, as well as implementing the recommendations from Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond's 2020 report, "In Plain Sight."

Working in retirement; Lytton seed bank burned; Europe's new climate plan; Looking at the media coverage of a Wet'suwet'en man killed by police; Anahim Lake resident on evacuation; Drinking water comes to Lhoosk'uz Dené; Clearwater mayor calls for state of emergency over wildfires; Mary Ellen Turpel Lafond on the lack of a legal farmework to address residential school deaths; Refreshing your social skills; B.C. paramedics union on changes to emergency response; Prince George Exhibition returns; Growing the sport of skateboarding.

As National Chief, Perry Bellegarde has always focused on the importance hope: "Always leave more hope in a room than was there when you arrived." Over the 57 episodes of the Ahkameyimok Podcast, no matter how difficult the conversation or the issue, he always ends by asking his guests this question: What brings you hope? As his time as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations comes to an end, after choosing not to seek re-election, we are looking back at some of his favorite answers to that question about hope. They are inspiring, thought provoking and speak to a better future for First Nations. 01: 18 -- Chief Willie Littlechild - former TRC Commissioner, Member of Parliament, lawyer, social activist and author of the first draft of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. 02:24 Dr Lorna Williams - Canada's leading expert on the promotion and revival of Indigenous languages. 4:14 William Prince - Award winning and chart topping country music star 6:30 Rt Hon Brian Mulroney - Canada's 18th Prime Minister 7:40 Dr Dan Longboat - Founding Director of Trent University's Indigenous Environmental Science Program 10:42 Marion Crowe - CEO of the First Nations Health Managers Association 11:41 Wade Davis, best-selling author, film-maker, explorer, UBC Anthropology Professor 12:32 Mary Ellen Turpel Lafond - fmr judge, law professor, children's advocate 14:27 Jagmeet Singh - Leader of the federal New Democratic Party of Canada 15:13 Bobbie Jo Greenland-Morgan - Grand Chief of the Gwich'in Tribal Council 17:40 Kevin Loring - Artistic Director of the Indigenous Theatre, National Arts Centre, Ottawa 19:40 Elder Wilfred Buck - leading First Nations astronomy and star lore expert 21:52 Senator Kim Pate - international expert in legal and prison reform 24:01 Brigadier-General Joe Paul, the highest ranking First Nations officer in the Canadian Armed Forces 25:12 Brad Regehr - The first First Nations President of the Canadian Bar Association 26:21 Louise Bernice Halfe - Canada's first Indigenous Parliamentary Poet Laureate 28:05 Dr Alika Lafontaine - the first Indigenous person elected as the President of the Canadian Medical Association 30:03 Romeo Saganash, former Member of Parliament, and leading advocate for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. 31:41 Conner Roulette, First Nations gold medal winning junior hockey star 33:09 Chief Cadmus Delorme, Cowessess First Nation, home to 751 unmarked graves found at the Marieval Residential School 34:30 Tom Jackson, actor, musician, social activist 36:36 Marie Wilson, former Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation Commission The Akhameyimok Podcast is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions Theme music is by the Red Dog Singers, Treaty 4 territory, Saskatchewan For more on the work of the Assembly of First Nations, visit AFN.ca  

The Evan Solomon Show takes part in a 'Day to Listen' in partnership with the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund. Radio stations across the country come together to create space and elevate the voices of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.  On today's show:  Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, the director of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC, discusses the lack of criminal charges against those who ran residential schools.   Yves Giroux, Parliamentary Budget Officer, shares the estimated costs of the gun buyback program.  Ted Farr, news director at AM 1150 in Kelowna, discusses the deadly heat wave in B.C.  Michael Castner, morning national news anchor for NBC news radio, provides the latest updates on Bill Cosby's overturned conviction. 

Evan Solomon discusses the growing calls to cancel Canada Day and the arguments against it, amid the discoveries of mass and unmarked graves at former residentials schools.  On today's show:   Dr. Ann Cavoukian, former three-term Ontario Privacy Commissioner and executive director of the Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, discusses concerning online streaming of home security cameras. Tara Moriarty, professor of the faculties of Dentistry, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto, shares a new report on excess COVID-19 deaths that were not recorded in Canada.  Senator Yuen Pau Woo explains his comments on China's human rights abuses.  Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, director of UBC's Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, discusses the Catholic Church's failure to pay the $25 million settlement to residential school survivors.  Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett shares the latest updates on the condo building collapse in Miami, Florida. 

As the Union of BC Indian Chiefs announces it's applying to intervene in a BC Human Rights Tribunal case against the Vancouver Police Department over an incident of alleged racial profiling -- where a Heiltsuk man and his granddaughter were handcuffed and detained after attempting to open a bank account -- UBCIC lawyer Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond discusses the broader issue of system racism in policing. SFU research fellow Julianne Piper discusses the potential reopening of the US/Canada border in the weeks and months ahead.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified the names of more than 3,000 children who died in Canada's residential schools, but its former chair, Murray Sinclair, says the number could be as high as 25,000. Sinclair discusses the work of telling the stories of what happened to Indigenous people in this country, and what needs to be done now to help the survivors. Plus, records that could help to identify the children who died in residential schools are sitting in church archives, and advocates say they are being withheld. We hear about the push for the Catholic Church to be held accountable — and the work to piece together the truth from survivor memories and official records — with Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, director of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre and a law professor at the University of British Columbia.

Chapter 1: How do you fight the problem of sexual misconduct in the military when it starts as early as the cadets themselves are being taught? The former head of training at the Royal Military College says two former heads of the institution did not take the issue of misconduct seriously and now, he says, he feels ashamed of his time on the job because of it. Guest: Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief. Chapter 2: A new report is the first to highlight gender-diverse youth in BC schools. Guest: Elisabeth Saewyc, Professor at UBC, Director of the School of Nursing, and lead author of a report on gender diverse youth in BC Schools. Chapter 3: We have seen memorials right across the country in the last few days to honour the 215 children whose remains were found on the site of the Kamloops residential school last week.  It has been a shocking reminder of the awful legacy of those schools, a legacy, many say, that is not yet full dealt with. Is this the beginning of that reckoning? And how do we do this? Guest:  Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, UBC law professor, director of the Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at the Peter Allard School of Law. Chapter 4: These haven't been easy times for many people, especially those are closest to dealing with Covid-19 - the doctors and nurses of our province. Now, many doctors are speaking out about what they've been going through. We're talking abuse, threats and vitriol that has been directed at these health care professionals and doctors say they need more patience and understanding from the public. What led to this?  Guest: Dr. Matthew Chow, MD, President of Doctors of BC. Chapter 5: Gender diverse youth part 2. More on a new data this is being released this morning from researchers at UBC, about the most extensive survey of its kind done among diverse gender youth in BC School. The sample set was 1000 diverse gender kids from 38,0000 total youth surveyed. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Chapter 6: The union representing British Columbia teachers is calling on members to wear orange and schools to lower flags to half-mast this week, to honour the 215 children found in an unmarked mass grave at the former Kamloops residential school.  Guest:  Teri Mooring, BCTF President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, for an update on the In Plain Sight repor

COVID-19 transmission confirmed at three Nanaimo Elementary SchoolsOn the same day that BC announced increased COVID-19 safety measures in schools, there have been COVID-19 transmissions confirmed at three Nanaimo elementary schools. The clusters are at Rock City, Bayview and Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh schools. The province's new safety measures mean middle school and high school students must now wear masks at all times indoors, except when they are sitting or standing at their desks. But students in elementary schools and those in grades six and seven who attend elementary schools will not have to wear masks. The Nanaimo District Teachers Association says that's just one shortfall of many in the new regulations. Association spokesperson, Jeremy Inscho gives the new measures a failing grade."I don't think they're meeting expectations. Very little came in today that is actually helpful. The mask mandate is only for the students who were wearing it anyways in most cases. Doing a little bit more is probably not enough, when we know the virus is doing a lot more."—NDTA Spokesperson, Jeremy Inscho.Inscho is welcoming the establishment of school response teams to better manage exposures and outbreaks, but he says more rapid testing is needed and communication with teachers, students and their parents must be improved.Thursday COVID-19 updateThere have been 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the Island Health region confirmed over the past 24 hours. Province-wide there were 6 deaths and 465 new cases.“Overwhelming evidence of racism in this system”Disturbing data from an investigation into racism in the health care system shows indigenous women are one and a half more times likely to develop cervical cancer. Indigenous elders and those with chronic health conditions are 89% more likely to not have a doctor to help manage those conditions. As a result, indigenous people access health care at emergency departments at rates far higher than anyone else in B.C. The report's author Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond says the data proves an unacceptable truth."When you combine these inequities with the overwhelming evidence of racism in this system, it's not difficult to see why health outcomes for indigenous people are poorer.—Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. B.C.'s Minister of Health says steps are being taken to change that. Adrian Dix says an Assistant Deputy Minister of Indigenous Health has been appointed. Funding is in place for five Indigenous Health Liason Officers and nine of 32 new Indigenous Health Representatives have been hired. And Dix says a Task Force to implement Turpel Lafond's report has been established."Racism is toxic for people and it's toxic for care. The situation as it exists, cannot stand. Together with indig leadership, health professionals colleagues and partners we will address systemic racism in our health care system and root out its damaging effects."—Minister of Health Adrian Dix.Dix is also promising cultural sensitivity training will take place in every health authority. Turpel Lafond says she will continue her involvement until, as she says "the report's recommendations have been achieved."

Chapter 1: Transport Canada has banned cruises through next February in one of the most significant decisions they’ve made since the beginning of the pandemic.  It’s easy to forget but early on in the pandemic, Canadians stuck quarantined on cruise ships around the world was a HUGE story. Guest: Walt Judas, CEO, Tourism Industry Association of BC. Chapter 2: In recognition of Black History Month there’s a number of different educational opportunities people in the Lower Mainland can participate in.  It’s part of our history that has been largely ignored in the past and it’s refreshing to see a broader effort to amplify the historical experiences of Black people in British Columbia.  Guest: Lolly Bennett, Chair of the Board of the National Congress of Black Women Foundation. Chapter 3: The final report on anti-indigenous racism in healthcare here in B-C uncovered some staggering findings.  Indigenous people in B-C are 75 percent more likely to end up in the emergency room than a non-Indigenous person. They’re also less likely to have access to prenatal care and screening for cancer.  Guest:  Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, UBC law professor, director of the Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at the Peter Allard School of Law. Chapter 4: We’ve been looking forward to talking about this all day.  Since the beginning of the pandemic we’ve talked repeatedly about supporting local businesses, because local businesses are run by people who live here and work here and give back to our own community.   We talked with Gord MacDonald earlier in the week about sending Valentine’s cards for seniors to the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, and now one local business is going and doing a whole lot more.  Guest: Daniel Poncelet, Master Chocolatier at Daniel Chocolates. Chapter 5: Job losses in the month of January were MUCH higher than economists expected, over 200,000 more Canadians were out of work according to the figures released this morning.  Guest: Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and innovation. Chapter 6: A stay-at-home Super Bowl Sunday was the last thing restaurant owners needed right now as the industry continues to struggle.  Donnelly Group operates around a dozen popular restaurants in Vancouver but they haven’t been immune to the effects of the pandemic, recently closing their Blackbird Public House on Dunsmuir for good.  Guest: Jeff Donnelly, Donnelly Group President. Chapter 7: The murder of 78-year-old Usha Singh has put the spotlight back on the issues connected to the homeless encampment in Strathcona Park.  One of the suspects was arrested there, and police faced open hostility from park residents when they took him into custody.  Guest: David Eby, BC Attorney General See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I document one case, and it really hit me, in this report, where a First Nations mom and she's in the hospital, the obstetrician is attending to her and she's about to have her baby by C-Section. It's kind of a high risk pregnancy, she's been sick. And the anesthesiologist is really manhandling her and yelling at her. And she's like 'Hey, what are you doing?' And the anesthesiologist says this out loud for everybody there: 'People like her should be sterilised." Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, author of the investigation into Racism in BC Healthcare is our guest on the Ahkameyimok Podcast, discussing this recently released report: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/impact/addressing-racism-in-b-c-health-care-results/ The report details hundreds of examples of racism, prejudice and profiling in the BC health care system, that resulted in poorer health outcomes for First Nations and other indigenous people. And it prompted this statement by British Columbia Health Minister, Adrian Dix: “I want to make an unequivocal apology as the minister of health to those who have experienced racism in accessing health care services in British Columbia now and in the past." In this discussion Turpel-Lafond describes the many kinds of racism faced by indigenous peoples, it's roots in segregated health care and colonialism, what can be done to change it and why her investigation was made possible by British Columbia's adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. Mary Ellen Turpel Lafond is a lawyer, law professor, retired Judge, the former child safety watchdog for the province of British Columbia and is a proud member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Treaty 6 Territory in Saskatchewan.

In Episode 82, we talk to former judge, lawyer and professor, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond about her recent investigation into anti-Indigenous racism in BC's healthcare system. She shares some of her findings and recommendations from her report: In Plain Sight. Link to the report: In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Healthcare https://www.engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/613/2020/11/In-Plain-Sight-Full-Report.pdf Here is the video version of this podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfshb-qqIVY Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345 My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 (Image of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond used with her permission)

Amidst disturbing allegations of anti-Indigenous racism in BC’s health care system, the government appointed Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to independently conduct a review. The findings were clear: Indigenous people are continually subjected to widespread, systemic racism which often results in negative experiences at the point of care, inequitable medical treatment, physical harm, and even death.  In this episode of DocTalks, we will speak to Indigenous family physician, Dr Terri Aldred, and Indigenous Cultural Safety Coordinator and Consultant, Len Pierre, about how we can define and understand cultural safety and the complexities of addressing this systemic problem. What steps can doctors and health care workers take to begin or continue the journey to address racism, both on an individual level and at a system-wide level? How can we measure our progress going forward?Resources:  San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training (PHSA) Addressing Racism: An independent investigation into Indigenous-specific discrimination in B.C. health care

On this episode of Face to Face, Dennis Ward sits down with Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. Mary Ellen is a lawyer, judge and a long time advocate for children and youth. She was B.C. representative for children and youth for a decade. In June 2020, Mary Ellen was appointed to head up an investigation into racism in the B.C. health care system.

On this episode of Face to Face, Dennis Ward sits down with Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. Mary Ellen is a lawyer, judge and a long time advocate for children and youth. She was B.C. representative for children and youth for a decade. In June 2020, Mary Ellen was appointed to head up an investigation into racism in the B.C. health care system.

Chapter 1: The Canadian intelligence service has accused Russia, China and Iran of spreading COVID-19 disinformation. Guest: Stewart Bell, Global News Investigative Journalist. Chapter 2: At a time of year when job postings typically decline, the hiring website Indeed DOT C-A is showing a steady appetite for hiring.  This as we wait to learn the results of the November Labour Force Survey tomorrow morning.  Guest: Brendon Bernard, Economist with Indeed.ca. Chapter 3: Thinking about adopting a new family pet for the holidays? Be careful where you adopt from! The Better Business Bureau says that Canadians will be scammed out of $3 million dollars in pet scams this year.  Guest: Niki Reitmayer, CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 4: Global News reporter Janet Brown spoke with hockey parents about it last night in Cloverdale, and a mom at the rink said she’s been following the updates but still didn’t realize how youth sports would be impacted. Chapter 5: Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond released her report on systemic racism in the BC healthcare system, after reports hospital staff were playing a “price is right” style game trying to guess the blood alcohol level of Indigenous patients.  Guest: Christine Sorensen, president of the BC Nurses’ Union. Chapter 6: A care home in Abbotsford is hiring their residents’ family members because they’re so short staffed.  Not only did 48 family members apply, other people with loved ones in care homes want the same option.  Guest: Terry Lake, BC Care Providers CEO. Chapter 7: The new provincial education minister is facing unprecedented obstacles in her appointment.  Jennifer Whiteside was appointed last week by Premier John Horgan and she joins us to talk about the path ahead. Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, BC Education Minister Chapter 8: We want to encourage everyone listening to support local stores and businesses this holiday season.  We’re celebrating Buy Local Week by talking to local business leaders, and this morning we’re joined by Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association President Elizabeth Model. Guest: Elizabeth Model, Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association President. Chapter 9: It’s a landmark venue on Granville Street and today marks the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Commodore Ballroom.  Guest: Aaron Chapman, local historian and author See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former judge & children's watchdog Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond (@UBC Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre) on her health care racism investigation & thanks whistleblowers including in the DTES.

Catherine McKenna, Infrastructure Minister; Dan Albas, Conservative MP; Taylor Bachrach, NDP MP; David Lametti, Justice Minister; Joyce Napier, CTV News; Vanmala Subramaniam, The Logic; Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst; Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Woodward and Company.                                                 

Interview: Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, former judge & B.C.'s independent investigator on Indigenous health care racism

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, former judge & B.C.'s independent investigator on Indigenous health care racism.

Turpel Lafond is building a team to gather information along with that her team will be building websites to gather stories from people who have witnessed racism in the healthcare system. She is determined to root out all racism because it has no place in a system that is supposed to be designed to help and care for all people. There is a promise that allegation and reports will not be ignored and will be dealt with. In the past multiple Indigenous organizations – including Métis Nation B.C. and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres – called on the province to hold a public inquiry into Indigenous-specific racism in B.C.https://engage.gov.bc.ca/addressingracism/

A well-respected indigenous and youth advocate will investigate allegations of a racist game being played in some hospital emergency rooms. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond will look into claims that health care workers in at least one BC hospital play a game to guess the blood alcohol level of indigenous people seeking treatment in their emergency departments.British Columbia continues to flatten the COVID-19 curve, with no deaths reported for the seventh straight day.Two Nanaimo schools will get close to $19 million dollars to make them earthquake-proof and two others will get upgrades. Seismic upgrades at Cilaire and Pleasant Valley Elementary schools will begin in the summer of 2021 with construction completed by the following summer.Nanaimo RCMP and city fire inspectors are investigating an arson at Motion Specialties on Bowen Road.You can help grow more local journalism on these airwaves with a donation at chly.ca/support.Written and reported by Lisa Cordasco, News Director for CHLY 101.7FM.Have a tip? Email: news@chly.ca Find us on social media at Twitter: @lisacordasco / @chly1017FMFunded by Sustaining Donors and the Community Radio Fund of Canada and Heritage Canada's Local Journalism Initiative. Sustain CHLY's News Department for many years to come by signing up for a monthly Sustaining Donation.

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond joins Lynda to discuss allegations of healthcare workers playing a game of “guess the blood alcohol level” of admittees to BC hospitals. Guest: Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Former BC Children's Advocate & indigenous judge and lawyer

Adrian Dix appoints Mary-Ellen Turpel Lafond to investigate allegations of a possible racist game being played by healthcare worker that would have worker guessing blood alcohol level of Indigenous paintients

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, BC's former children's advocate will investigate a troubling allegation that health care workers played a game to guess the blood alcohol levels of indigenous people in at least one hospital emergency room.Two Nanaimo elementary schools will get seismic upgrades worth $18.8 million dollars. The work will begin at Cilaire Elementary and Pleasant Valley Elementary schools in the summer of 2021, and will be completed by the summer of 2022.A Nanaimo nightclub will open its doors tomorrow night, despite a raging controversy on social media. Nightclubs are not allowed to open in BC, under current health orders. But, Koncept Nightclub says its reopening as a pub, and not a club.The province is extending help for renters until the end of August. The temporary Rental Supplement provides between $300 and $500 dollars a month to landlords of renters who qualify.If you would like to help increase local news coverage on our station, please make a donation to chly.ca/support.Written and reported by Lisa Cordasco, News Director for CHLY 101.7FM.Have a tip? Email: news@chly.ca Find us on social media at Twitter: @lisacordasco / @chly1017FMFunded by Sustaining Donors and the Community Radio Fund of Canada and Heritage Canada's Local Journalism Initiative. Sustain CHLY's News Department for many years to come by signing up for a monthly Sustaining Donation.

Nina Zetchus is on the show to talk about her Therapeutic relaxation and anxiety business "Luna Float," a spa in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Also Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Prof of Law at UBC joins to talk about the BC Legislative Assembly implementation of Bill 41 the Indigenous Human Rights Bill.

*The discussion we're about to have may distress you. Listener discretion is advised.* Describing the treatment of an Indigenous teenager during a 2012 RCMP interrogation as “heinous,” BC's former child representative says the incident reflects a pattern she has seen over and over. The video shows a male officer asking questions of a young woman describing an alleged sexual assault in the BC foster-care system. The line of questioning has been described as “disgusting” by MPs. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond says while the video has generated shock from coast to coast, it is far from an isolated case. She spoke to Simi Sara on the show on Friday. Guest: Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond - Lawyer, judge, and former child representative for British Columbia, Professor at UBC's school of law

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On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman alongside the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer. The panel discusses the meeting this week between Premier John Horgan and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, tax concerns from local governments, the BC Green Party's provincial tour, and more. Then with back to school around the corner Education minister Rob Fleming joins us to discuss challenges ahead including bargaining a new contract with teachers. We have some podcast bonus content today including a chat about Maxime Bernier's exit from the Conservative Party of Canada with insider Alise Mills. Then we touch base with this province's former Children and Youth representative Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond.

British Columbia Civil Liberties Association policy director Micheal Vonn and British Columbia Freedom of Information and Privacy Association executive director Vincent Gogolek discusses the state of accountability in provincial politics. British Columbia children and youth representative Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond shares her thoughts on the state of child care. And our rabble-rousing panel - Eleanor Gregory, Bob Russell, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - share their thoughts on the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Provincial Liberal leadership candidate Mike de Jong joins us to talk about his bid to succeed Gordon Campbell. Children and youth representative Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond discusses her third and final progress report on the recommendations in a four-year-old independent review of the province's child protection system. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Bob Russell, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We speak with children and youth representative Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond about her advice for the third Campbell administration. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Shawn Atleo discusses his bid to become the assembly's national chief - as well as the proposed Recognition and Reconciliation Act. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, Bob Russell and The Tyee's Andrew MacLeod - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.