By Jamaica Cass, Associate Dean, Indigenous Health, York University, Canada; Queen’s University, Ontario This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Jamaica Cass, Associate Dean, Indigenous Health, York University, Canada; Queen’s University, Ontario Health disparities affect Indigenous people across Canada. As the country marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this week, a need exists to reiterate that First Nations, Inuit and Métis people must be partners in health research decisions that affect their lives. A House of Commons committee recently recommended removing all references to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the process for awarding federal research funding. The Standing Committee on Science and Research…
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