Canadian Medical Association vows to improve Indigenous relations

The Canadian Medical Association has formally apologized for the harm the medical profession has caused indigenous people.

At a ceremony in Victoria, attended by members of the Indian, Metis, and Inuit communities, the Association said it was “deeply ashamed” of the actions of the medical profession, and will own up to its history of racism, neglect and abuse.

It says its research has found a history of harm that includes Indian hospitals, forced medical experimentation, forced sterilization, and child apprehensions.

The association says it will track progress in addressing the harms caused, including providing regular updates about the association’s Indigenous health initiatives.

– with files from Vista Radio newswire