Published 2025-06-01
Keywords
- Public Health,
- Health Policy,
- Indigenous Health
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Copyright (c) 2025 Prabhdeep Gill, Jobanpreet Dhillon, Ishmanjeet Singh
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Abstract
Over the course of the pandemic, Indigenous peoples in Canada experienced firsthand the devastating impact of COVID-19. Despite facing challenges, Indigenous communities, with the support of government organizations, were able to limit the spread of the SARS-CoV-2. Forming collaborative initiatives and integrating Indigenous medicinal practices with public health approaches shows promise in our ability to create effective and culturally-informed healthcare policies.
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