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Unlearning Club ToolKit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Unlearning Club takes steps toward responding to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) – Article 15<\/summary>\n

Article 15: (1)<\/strong> Indigenous peoples have the right to the dignity and diversity of their cultures, traditions,
histories and aspirations which shall be appropriately reflected in education and public information.
(2)<\/strong> States shall take effective measures, in consultation and cooperation with the indigenous peoples concerned, to combat prejudice and eliminate discrimination and to promote tolerance, understanding and good relations among indigenous peoples and all other segments of society<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Truth and Reconciliation Comission (TRC) – Calls to Action 18, 22, 23, 57<\/summary>\n

Call to Action 18:<\/strong> We call upon the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments to acknowledge that the current state of Aboriginal health in Canada is a direct result of previous Canadian government policies, including residential schools, and to recognize and implement the health-care rights of Aboriginal people as identified in international law, constitutional law, and under the Treaties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call to Action 22:<\/strong> We call upon those who can effect change within the Canadian health-care system to recognize the value of Aboriginal healing practices and use them in the treatment of Aboriginal patients in collaboration with Aboriginal healers and Elders where requested by Aboriginal patients<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call to Action 23: <\/strong>We call upon all levels of government to:
(i) <\/strong>Increase the number of Aboriginal professionals working in the health-care field.
(ii)<\/strong> Ensure the retention of Aboriginal health-care providers in Aboriginal communities.
(iii)<\/strong> Provide cultural competency training for all healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call to Action 57:<\/strong> We call upon federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments to provide education to public servants on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal\u2013Crown relations. This will require skillsbased training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, LGBTQQIA+ (MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+) – Calls for Justice 2.6, 7.6, 15.2<\/summary>\n

Call for Justice 2.6:<\/strong> We call upon all governments to educate their citizens about, and to confront and eliminate, racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia. To accomplish this, the federal government, in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and provincial and territorial governments, must develop and implement an Anti-Racism and Anti-Sexism National Action Plan to end racist and sexualized stereotypes of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people. The plan must target the general public as well as public services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call for Justice 7.6: <\/strong>We call upon institutions and health service providers to ensure that all persons involved
in the provision of health services to Indigenous Peoples receive ongoing training,
education, and awareness in areas including, but not limited to:
– the history of colonialism in the opression and genocide of Inuit, M\u00e9tis, and First Nations Peoples;
– anti-bias and anti-racism; local language and culture; and
– local health and healing practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call for Justice 15.2: <\/strong>Decolonize by learning the true history of Canada and Indigenous history in your local area. Learn about and celebrate Indigenous Peoples\u2019 history, cultures, pride, and diversity, acknowledging the land you live on and its importance to local Indigenous communities, both historically and today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ACT (BC DRIPA) – Article 3.1<\/summary>\n

Article 3.1: <\/strong>Develop essential training in partnership with Indigenous organizations, and deliver to the B.C. public service, public institutions and corporations that aims to build foundational understanding and competence about the history and rights of Indigenous Peoples, treaty process, rights and title, the UN Declaration, the B.C. Declaration Act, the dynamics of proper respectful relations, Indigenous-specific racism, and meaningful reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-Specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Healthcare – Recommendation 22<\/summary>\n

Recommendation 22:<\/strong> That the B.C. government, in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples, consider further truth-telling and public education opportunities that build understanding and support for action to address Indigenous-specific racism in the health care system; supplemented by a series of educational resources, including for use in classrooms of all ages and for the public, on the history of Indigenous health and wellness prior to the arrival of Europeans, and since that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BC Cultural Safety & Humility Standard – Standard 5.2.2<\/summary>\n

Standard 5.2.2:<\/strong> The organizational leaders provide regular mantidory anti-racism and cultural safety and humility education and training to the workforce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unlearning Club is a voluntary, monthly structured space that provides dialogue and self-directed unlearning related to Indigenous rights, anti-racism, anti-white supremacy, and cultural safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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