Action Towards Anti Racism, Indigenization, and Decolonization of Health Professions Education in Canada

Abstract

It is well documented that anti-Indigenous, systemic racism is pervasive in Canada. Indigenous people are disproportionately affected by negative health outcomes, perpetuated by the colonial structures, policies and legislation within the healthcare and education systems. This article seeks to examine how the Canadian academy can enact transformative change to decolonize and Indigenize health professions education (HPE) from an organizational and leadership approach. Focusing heavily on the perspectives and work of Indigenous scholars and organizations, this paper will explore how concepts in instructional leadership for equity can be applied to the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.