Notes

A long time ago, special schools were created in Canada to make Aboriginal children more like people from European backgrounds.

The schools took children away from their families and put them in a different place.
These schools made the kids feel really bad, both in their minds and bodies.

The children suffered from mean treatment, not being cared for properly, and being forced to forget their own culture.

Sadly, the hurt and pain from the schools were passed down to their kids and grandkids, which caused them to have health problems too.

Aboriginal people have more issues with their mental health, using drugs or alcohol too much, and even higher rates of suicide compared to others.

Because they are disconnected from their traditional healing ways and their own culture, it's harder for them to get the right healthcare.

The healthcare system also has problems, like being unfair and treating them differently, which makes things even more difficult for Aboriginal communities.

Some people are working to fix these problems by teaching healthcare providers about Aboriginal cultures and using traditional healing methods.

It's super important for Aboriginal communities and healthcare groups to work together and help each other to make Aboriginal healthcare better.