Understanding Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic in Creating Healthcare Initiatives for Indigenous Populations

Over the course of the pandemic, Indigenous peoples in Canada experienced firsthand the devastating impact of COVID-19. Despite facing challenges, Indigenous communities, with the support of government organizations, were able to limit the spread of the SARS-CoV-2. Forming collaborative initiatives and integrating Indigenous medicinal practices with public health approaches shows promise in our ability to create effective and culturally-informed healthcare policies.