Disrupting Racism in Health Care
Creating Culturally Safe Spaces
At our core, as health care workers, we are committed to the compassionate and professional support and delivery of health services for all, regardless of race, religion, language or global events. It takes a collective effort to stand up and effect change.
Interlake-Eastern RHA is an active participant in provincial initiatives to improve equity for Indigenous, Black and Racialized individuals and communities by improving access and experience across our health system while making steps toward better health outcomes.
Report an Incident of Racism
Members of the public
If you have a complaint regarding racism, please see our process on this page: Patient Relations – Interlake-Eastern RHA
Staff
Complete a: Respectful Workplace Complaint Form.
Policy
Read our policy on Anti-Racism.
What our staff are saying
Read more about the health system’s racial climate survey.
Interlake-Eastern RHA racial climate survey responses.
Training Opportunities
Cultural Awareness Training
This training is open to all Interlake-Eastern Health Authority staff members and affiliates. This one-day workshop introduces basic knowledge of world views, spiritual and cultural values of Indigenous peoples.
Cultural Safety and Humility Standard
This is an 11 minute Cultural Safety and Humility Standard Documentary from a First Nations Health Authority in B.C.
Trauma Informed Care
This series consists of 7 self-study modules, each of which can be completed in 30 minutes or less. Once you have completed all 7 modules and the pre and post-competency/evaluation survey, a certificate of participation will be accessible to you. This module contains, audio; speakers or headset are required.
Shared Health – Learning & Improvement
To support you in your learning, the following resources have been identified as useful reminders, tools, and conversation points for you to use at home, at work, and in all personal and professional interactions: Learning & Improvement – Shared Health (sharedhealthmb.ca)
Harm Reduction 1515 – Learning Management System
There is a module on the learning management system for RHA health care staff. This 60-minute online module will provide an overview of core concepts and principles of harm reduction with the focus on care relationships in the health care setting. The material may be challenging to digest in one sitting. You are encouraged to break along the way to reflect on the content, as well as your own perspectives on drugs and drug use.
To access the system login to the Learning Management System and search for ‘Harm Reduction 1515’.
How to be an Ally
There are many ways to be an ally to Indigenous peoples. The term ally means that YOU recognize the privilege that settler cultures have and take for granted. It also implies that you challenge and work towards breaking down those barriers that continue to violate Indigenous communities. Being an ally requires social action, strength, courage, humility and a support network.
Laurentian University | How To Be An Ally To Indigenous Peoples
We Take Good Care of the People
More information on how to sign up coming soon!
New training is now available to help Manitoba health care workers implement daily practices that support the provision of culturally safe and anti-racist care. The training, Giga Mino Ganawenimaag Anishinaabeg meaning We Will Take Good Care of the People in Anishinaabemowin, was developed locally by Ongomiizwin Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing, in partnership with Manitoba’s health regions.
Learn more – Shared Health Manitoba.
