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By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) released the second report in its ongoing research into obstetric and gynecological violence (OGV) against First Nations and Inuit women in Quebec, spanning the past seven decades. Derek Montour, President of the FNQLHSSC Board of Directors, called the report a \u201cdecisive step\u201d in addressing the OGV epidemic facing First Nations and Inuit women across the province. \u201cBehind each testimony are stories told with courage and resilience\u2014those of mothers, sisters, daughters, and grandmothers,\u201d Montour said. \u201cBy speaking out, they are paving the way for more dignified and safe healthcare and social services for themselves and for all future generations.” The first report, Free and informed consent and imposed sterilizations among… <\/p>\n

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By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) released the second report in its ongoing research into obstetric and gynecological violence (OGV) against First Nations and Inuit women in Quebec, spanning the past seven decades. Derek Montour, President of the FNQLHSSC Board of Directors, called the report a \u201cdecisive step\u201d in addressing the OGV epidemic facing First Nations and Inuit women across the province. \u201cBehind each testimony are stories told with courage and resilience\u2014those of mothers, sisters, daughters, and grandmothers,\u201d Montour said. \u201cBy speaking out, they are paving the way for more dignified and safe healthcare and social services for themselves and for all future generations.” The first report, Free and informed consent and imposed sterilizations among... <\/p>\n

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