Rights, Reconciliation, and Anti-racism Library

Our obligation to uphold inherent Indigenous rights, anti-racist approaches, and truth and reconciliation is articulated in provincial, federal, and international laws. Solutions to Indigenous health disparities evidenced in BC health data have already been provided in nearly 1000 clear and detailed instructions on how to uphold inherent rights, anti-racist approaches, and truth and reconciliation across what we call our Foundational Commitments to Indigenous Peoples:

UNDRIP-Related

• United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
• BC Declaration Act
• BC Declaration Act Action Plan
• Province of BC & Métis Nation BC - Letter of Intent  

National Commitments 

• Truth and Reconciliation Commission Summary of the Final Report
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
• National Inquiry into MMIWG: 231 Calls for Justice
• 2SLGBTQQIA+ Sub-Working Group - MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ National Action Plan

Indigenous-Specific Racism in Health

• In Plain Sight: Summary Report
• In Plain Sight: Recommendation

OPHO Reports in Collaboration with First Nations Health Authority and Métis Nation BC

In addition, the OPHO has working agreements in place with First Nations Health Authority (Memorandum of Understanding) and Métis Nation BC (Letter of Understanding) to guide our partnered work together.

• Sacred & Strong: Upholding Matriarchal Roles. The Health and Wellness Journeys of BC First Nations Women and Girls
• Taanishi Kiiya? Miiyayow Métis Saantii Pi Miyooayaan Didaan BC. Métis Public Health Surveillance Program – Baseline Report, 2021
• First Nations Population Health & Wellness Agenda