Six Nations Wellbeing Department (formerly Health Dept.,) held a conference recently to spotlight racism in healthcare for healthcare workers in surrounding communities. Councillor Amos Key virtually joined the Six Nations Elected Council’s (SNEC) General Council meeting from the conference on November 26. He said the community is making headway on its local health goals, including building Canada’s first Indigenous hospice and health hubs with wrap-around services for both youth and elders. Health director commended He also commended director of Wellbeing, Debra Jonathan for all her work. “We are on our way to creating a new health system for Six Nations with that kind of leadership,” he said. While working toward community goals, Jonathan, her staff, and the Wellbeing Committee continue to work toward equity in healthcare off-reserve. The conference, which…
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