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November 26, 2022

Legal Perspectives on Indigenous Healthcare Inequities

Short Summary

In this episode, Shelagh and Cynthia from Weir Bowen LLP discuss a recent case involving Pearl Gambler, a member of the Bigstone Cree First Nation, who faced shocking mistreatment at Misericordia Hospital. Despite assurances from her obstetrician, Pearl was turned away, leading to tragic consequences for both her and her newborn. This case highlights ongoing systemic issues Indigenous people face in healthcare. Join us as we delve into the legal complexities and societal implications of wrongful death claims in medical malpractice.

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INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The lands on which Edmonton sits and the North Saskatchewan River that runs through it have been the sites of natural abundance, ceremony and culture, travel and rest, relationship building, making, and trading for Indigenous peoples since time immemorial. Edmonton is located within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Metis homelands and Metis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations such as the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuline (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).

Weir Bowen acknowledges the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.