Taking responsibility for our history
This month, the CMA will take an important step on its journey of reconciliation. At a public ceremony in Victoria, BC, on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋiʔnəŋ (Lekwungen) speaking people of Songhees and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations, we will apologize for our role, and the role of the medical profession, in past and ongoing harms to First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in the health system. Find details on the event and a link to the livestream at cma.ca/apology.
In focus
Health is a basic human right. But Indigenous Peoples face unacceptable health disparities across Canada. Learn more about Indigenous health.
Indigenous doctors are up against unique challenges. Support is available through the CMA’s new wellness and healing resource guide for Indigenous physicians and learners.
Building on our advocacy: View the CMA’s past work on reconciliation and Indigenous health.
Our apology will be offered in humility in the hope we can build trust, and that in allyship with Indigenous Peoples, can advance Indigenous health and achieve a better future.
Keep up with our work on a better future of health.
ICPH 2024
The International Conference on Physician Health™ (ICPH) provides a forum for practitioners and researchers to present innovative methods and support systems, as well as educational programs and recent research findings related to physician health. Join us for this year’s conference in Halifax on Oct. 17- 19, 2024.