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FROM HARM TO HEALING.
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Today’s episode talks about the term ‘reconciliation’, and how including Indigenous voices and involvement is the way to see true change regarding the code of ethics and systemic racism within the Canadian Medical Association. The potential for harm as the only indigenous person in the medical education system and the medical system itself, has informed Dr. Cashin’s activism. From growing up in Cornerbrook NFLD, and studying at Memorial University, to her experiences working in a small rural hospital, Dr. Cashin’s experiences have inspired her advocacy in the area of education and policy. It is so important to see representation, and be treated by people who look like we do. How can the medical community change its culture, be inclusive, supportive and welcoming? Alongside other Indigenous medical leaders, Dr. Cashin is helping to change the experience of Indigenous medical students, which will in turn change the experience if Indigenous patients within our medical system. As always, please take care of yourselves and if you need to, make use of the resources listed on our podcast main page.
ABOUT Dr. Paula Cashin:
Dr. Paula Cashin is a Mi'kmaw physician, the first Indigenous radiologist and nuclear medicine physician in Canada, and the first Indigenous female medical school graduate of Memorial University. She works in rural Newfoundland in teleradiology and recently completed a Master of Laws (LLM) in Dispute Resolution at Osgoode Hall Law School. Last year, as the Canadian Medical Association Board Vice-Chair, Dr. Cashin was a speaker at the CMA’s event to formally apologize for the role of the medical profession, in past and ongoing harms to First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in the health system.
Episode-Relevant Links:
https://www.cma.ca/our-focus/indigenous-health/apology-harms-indigenous-peoples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-0v3sbwEpI
*****CONTENT WARNING*****
Each episode of this podcast touches on subjects related to trauma, misogyny, racism, medical racism, sexual misconduct, Residential Schools, as well as many aspects of death and dying. Self-care is our priority, and we ask that you please take care as you listen, step away for a break when you need to, and use the resources below for support.
Mental Health Support Resources:
https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/ , 24/7 telephone: 1-855-242-3310, Online chat
NIHB Mental Health Services regional office
First Nations Health Authority (BC), Toll-free: 1-866-913-0033, [email protected]
MAiD Resources:
https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/healthy-living/end-of-life-journey/medical-assistance-in-dying
Centre for Education and Research on Aging
https://endoflifedoulaassociation.org/doula-list-maid/
https://abo-peoples.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CAP-2024-FinalReport-PEOLC-MAID_WEB_EN-.pdf
Grief & Loss Support Resources:
https://www.beendigen.com/programs/talk4healing/
https://www.hospicenorthwest.ca/services/outreach-program/
https://lumarasociety.org/indigenouswellness/ , 1-866-9LUMARA, [email protected]
Indigenous Books on Grief and Loss:https://www.strongnations.com/store/item_list.php?it=1&cat=3027
Residential School Support Resources:
https://www.irsss.ca/ , 1-800-721-0066 for Survivors and Their Families
https://nctr.ca/contact/survivors/ , The National Residential School Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419
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