AMC Facebook Live Discussion: CPSM Apology for Racism in MB Healthcare
Friday, March 24, 2023 at 1PM (CST)
Watch the Facebook live discussion as it took place on Facebook:
Grand Chief Cathy Merrick invites you to watch a Facebook live discussion with guest Dr. Anna Ziomek, Registrar/CEO of The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM). This will be the first in a new series of Facebook live discussions where Grand Chief Cathy Merrick will bring important topics to you, our relatives, in a way that allows you to ask questions and receive answers.
This Friday, Grand Chief Merrick and Dr. Ziomek will discuss the apology that was delivered by the CPSM to the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline, and Nehethowuk, for racism experienced in their medical care in Manitoba. The apology was delivered in person at the Special Chiefs Assembly on Health Legislation hosted by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs on Treaty One Territory by Dr. Anna Ziomek, CPSM Registrar/CEO, Dr. Jacobi Elliott, CPSM Council President, and Dr. Ira Ripstein, Council Past President. Dr. Lisa Monkman, Chair of the CPSM Truth and Reconciliation Advisory Circle.
Read the full apology statement here: https://bit.ly/3LBkrlo
**Mark your calendars and visit our AMC Facebook page to watch the live stream and comment with any questions you have for Grand Chief or Dr. Ziomek.
We look forward to an informative discussion and hope that we can answer all your questions.
