"Two eyed seeing"—embracing both Indigenous and western perspectives in healthcare
Nel Wieman and Unjali Malhotra call for a “two eyed seeing” approach to healthcare, informed by both Indigenous and biomedical knowledge In Canada, genocidal policies and systems have devastated Indigenous peoples’ determinants of health.1 For example, as a consequence of the Indian Reserve System many Indigenous peoples live in isolated areas with limited or no access to healthcare, education, or employment opportunities.2 Furthermore, the colonial legacy of anti-Indigenous racism is prevalent across Canada, including its healthcare systems, so many Indigenous people fear accessing heal...
Source: bmj.com
