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On today's episode, hosts Nicole Taylor-Sterritt and Jade Chaboyer-Kondra sit down with Becca Britton, Métis Health Systems Advocate (Interior Region) for MNBC’s Ministry of Health and Eva Habib, the Métis Health Equity Manager from Métis Nation British Columbia, or MNBC.

In a compelling conversation, they discuss the history of the Métis, the importance of culturally safe and distinctive health care, and the working relationship between MNBC and Interior Health. This discussion was had in honour of Louis Riel Day, earlier this month.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone working in health care who wants to learn about Métis culture, history, and how to work toward achieving better health outcomes for Métis people. 

If you'd like to learn more about Louis Riel, check out these previous episodes of Interior Voices: 

Season 4, Episode 8: an interview with Métis historian Brodie Douglas
Season 3, Episode 8, Part 1: an interview with Debra Fisher, Director, Region 4 from Métis Nation BC
Season 3, Episode 8, Part 2: an interview with Dean Gladue, Director, Region 3 from Métis Nation BC

On today’s episode hosts Tracy Mooney and Jody Wagner sit down with Métis historian Brodie Douglas for a discussion of Louis Riel, Métis history and more.

Mentioned in this Episode

• The Northwest is Our Mother by Jean Tyee
• From the Ashes by Jessie Thistle
• Halfbreed by Maria Campbell
• Harry Daniels

Additional Louis Riel Day Resources

• ​Download the Louis Riel Day Toolkit (InsideNet)
• Visit the Métis Nation BC (MNBC) website
• Read Kaa-wiichitoyaahk: We Take Care of Each Other (available through IH Library Services)
• Learn the Michif language
• Download and display the Louis Riel poster at your worksite (InsideNet)
• Participate in November's Allyship Builders (InsideNet)