SE First Nations Inuit and Metis Program

Anti‑Racism and Awareness Week is a time to reflect, learn and take action to address racism in all its forms, including the systemic and interpersonal racism experienced by Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

National data show that racism continues to disproportionately affect First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Recent survey findings indicate that Indigenous people are more likely than non‑Indigenous, non‑racialized populations to experience discrimination or unfair treatment, including in everyday settings such as workplaces, schools and healthcare systems.

Experiences of racism in healthcare remain a critical concern, with approximately one in five Indigenous people reporting racism or discrimination from a healthcare professional within a single year, contributing to mistrust and poorer health outcomes.

Racism is not only an individual experience. It is embedded in systems and structures that shape access to care, safety, and opportunity. Addressing anti‑Indigenous racism requires sustained commitment to listening to Indigenous voices, challenging bias, supporting culturally safe practices and advancing meaningful reconciliation.

During Anti‑Racism and Awareness Week, we recommit to building spaces grounded in respect, accountability and equity where Indigenous Peoples are heard, valued, and supported.

[Data referenced from Statistics Canada]

Join us for the second webinar in the FREE series exploring Maternal and Child Health happening on May 25th at 12pm EST!

This webinar will explore Family Stewardship, created to support both birthing and non-birthing parents during our greatest transformation: becoming parents. Participants will learn about the intention of increasing family cohesion and reducing intimate partner violence and share how Family Stewards work to bring ceremony back to all of life’s thresholds.

The presenter will share the sense of pride in establishing a new profession of folks who support families from birthing in ceremony to becoming ancestors. and how they are calling in partners, parents, and aspiring Family Stewards to join in a new way of birthing families. Together we’re offering families education, relational care, community, and ceremony across all of life’s thresholds.

Registration is required: https://fnim.sehc.com/event/maternal-and-child-health-webinar-series-may-11-25/

Today on Moose Hide Campaign Day, we are reminded that all forms of violence are unacceptable, regardless of gender.

Rooted in Indigenous teachings and ceremony, the Moose Hide Campaign calls on people of all genders and generations across Canada to stand together against violence and to help create safer, more respectful communities.

Did you know:
- 1 in 3 Canadians has experienced physical or sexual violence since the age of 15
- A woman or girl is murdered every 2.5 days in Canada
- Indigenous women experience spousal violence at three times the rate of non‑Indigenous women
- Indigenous women are killed at up to six times the rate of non‑Indigenous women

Wearing a moose hide pin represents a personal commitment to speak out, take responsibility and help end violence in all its forms. Each pin is a reminder that change is possible, and that prevention starts with awareness, respect, and action.

To learn how to participate in the campaign and take action, visit https://moosehidecampaign.ca/