Indigenous Perspectives on Healing with Dr. Margot Latimer and Dr. John R. Sylliboy - Part 1

What if treating pain meant more than diagnosing symptoms and managing discomfort? On this episode of Action on Pain, we welcome Dr. Margot Latimer and Dr. John R. Sylliboy to explore how Indigenous knowledge, cultural understanding, and the principle of Two-Eyed Seeing can help reshape chronic pain care in Canada.

Mi’kmaw perspectives offer a broader understanding of pain, extending beyond the physical to include emotional, mental, spiritual, and collective experiences. From language barriers and the lasting impacts of colonial policies to rebuilding trust between Indigenous communities and healthcare providers, they discuss why listening to community voices and building culturally safe care are essential to healing.

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