The death of Joyce Echaquan, which occurred in abject circumstances on September 28, 2020, at
the Joliette Hospital Center in Lanaudière, Quebec, near the Atikamekw community of Manawan,
sparked the proceedings that led to the presentation of this brief.Following the death of Joyce Echaquan, the time for reflection has passed. The conclusions are
clear: it is time for governments to take a strong stance against systemic racism lived by Indigenous
people in healthcare and social services.
| Authors | Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw, Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan |
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| Date | 2020 |
