Indigenous Disability Awareness Month – A time for reflection and action November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples living with disabilities, and to take meaningful action toward more inclusive, culturally safe health care. Indigenous peoples experience disability at higher rates than the general population, often facing systemic barriers to care — including racism, ableism, and limited access to culturally appropriate services. These challenges are compounded by the ongoing impacts of colonization and intergenerational trauma. Northern Health’s corporate strategy emphasizes equity, inclusion, and reconciliation. Through distinctions-based approaches, we are working to better meet the unique needs of Indigenous patients and families, including those living with disabilities. This includes: - Listening to Indigenous voices and lived experiences - Creating welcoming, accessible spaces in health care settings - Collaborating with Indigenous partners to improve services and supports - Advocating for equity in health outcomes and access This month, we reaffirm our commitment to culturally safe, inclusive care for Indigenous peoples living with disabilities — and to building a health system that reflects Indigenous ways of being and knowing. Learn more: rickhansen.com/news-stories/…