Standard of Practice

The draft Standard of Practice - Practicing Medicine to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism was developed by a working group of the Truth and Reconciliation Advisory Circle led by Dr. Lisa Monkman. A contextual document was also developed to supplement the Standard. 

A public consultation on the draft Standard was held October 8 to November 11. The Working Group is currently reviewing all feedback before deciding on any changes.

In December 2024, Council approved the Standard of Practice – Practicing Medicine to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism.

This approval is a culmination of 16 months of development by a working group of members from the Indigenous Advisory Circle and Indigenous groups that helped inform the Standard.

Pre-consultations were held with Indigenous people and experts in anti-racism, Indigenous health care providers, the Manitoba Métis Federation, Doctors Manitoba, and CMPA.

This was followed by a public consultation. Following the consultation, the working group reviewed and considered all feedback received. The Standard of Practice was then revised before being submitted for Council approval.

Successful implementation of the Standard will rely on the Restorative Practices Program being developed in the Quality Department and supported by the mandatory education component.

The Executive Committee of Council  will decide on the effective date for the Standard once the Restorative Practices Program, which is integral to its implementation, is ready to launch.