Beyond the bedside: How Indigenous wellness spaces are creating more equitable care – Sunny Brook
June 17, 2026
Health care isn’t just about treating illness. It’s about fostering trust, dignity and a sense of belonging amongst the communities we care for every day.
For Indigenous patients, traditional health care settings like hospitals can often feel unsafe and unfamiliar. The history of colonialism, persistent racism and cultural disconnect continue to shape how Indigenous patients and their families experience and navigate the health care system in Canada.
Indigenous wellness spaces are a meaningful step in addressing these realities and play an important role in improving care outcomes by creating a more equitable, safe and inclusive health care system.
