Media Coverage
Racism in health care is taking a terrible toll on Indigenous People, report finds
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to The Tyee about immediate changes needed in health care to reduce inequities impacting Indigenous people.
Update expected for report on racism against Indigenous peoples in B.C. health-care system
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, will be speaking alongside Health Minister Adrian Dix regarding the healthcare inquiry last year.
Decrying medical racism, Indigenous leaders demand health care ‘transformation’
The Centre’s Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, was featured in the Welland Tribune discussing her investigation into racism in BC’s healthcare system.
Federal, provincial officials to discuss ways to counter anti-Indigenous racism in health care
CBC highlighted recent research by Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, that found evidence of widespread stereotyping, racism and profiling of Indigenous people in a review of the B.C. health care system.
Child and family services legislation must end the era of ‘blacked-out time’
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, recently spoke at the Assembly of First Nations’ virtual conference on First Nations Child and Family Services and Self-Determination, which was covered in the Toronto Star.
To end racism against Indigenous peoples, we have to name it and speak up
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, authored an op-ed in the Globe and Mail about racism in Canada.
Warrior Life Podcast: Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond on racism in healthcare
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to the Warrior Life podcast about her recent investigation into anti-Indigenous racism in BC’s healthcare system.
B.C. should consider investigations into Indigenous specific racism in other public services: Turpel-Lafond
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, appeared on APTN’s Face to Face podcast to discuss racism in BC’s healthcare system.
Healthcare inquiry finds widespread racism: report available
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, has released the results of her inquiry into BC’s health care system.
The Pulse Interview: former judge & children’s watchdog Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to The Pulse about the results of her inquiry into anti-Indigenous racism in BC’s healthcare system.
Investigation finds widespread racism and discrimination against Indigenous peoples in B.C. health-care system
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, was featured in CBC News for her inquiry into anti-Indigenous racism in healthcare.
How this Indigenous architect designs buildings with Indigenous history and spirituality in mind
Alfred Waugh of Formline Architecture, who designed the Centre, spoke to CBC Radio about the building’s design and development.
Radio West with Sarah Penton
Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, was interviewed about Indigenous children in care in BC and Canada for CBC Radio West.
On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond spoke to CBC Radio about youth in care.
Report on systemic racism in healthcare reveals new horrors, Chief investigator says
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to VICE News about her independent report on disturbing new incidents of racism against Indigenous Peoples in healthcare.
Things changed for kids in care under the NDP. But has it been enough?
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, commented in the Tyee about recent developments in child welfare.
‘A country’s shame’: Indigenous woman’s cries for help, abuse before death spur calls for action on systemic racism in health
The Centre’s Academic Director, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to the Globe and Mail about the death of Joyce Echaquan and systemic racism.
Evan Solomon Show: ‘It’s horrific’ dying Indigenous woman taunted in hospital
Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond appeared on the Evan Solomon show to discuss the death of Joyce Echaquan, a 37-year-old mother of seven.
Family of Indigenous teen who died at Abbotsford group home demands answers
Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to CBC News about the case of an Indigenous teen who died at an Abbotsford group home.
Why the UBC community needs to pay attention this Orange Shirt Day
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to the Ubyssey about the meaning behind Orange Shirt Day.