Advocacy

Freedom from racism and access to cultural elements while receiving care, are rights belonging to all Manitoba Indigenous patients.

All members of the WRHA Patient Safety team have a role in advocacy support for patients and families receiving care while in hospital.

The Regional Indigenous Patient Advocate facilitates feedback resolution for concerns/complaints about care from patients and clients of WRHA hospitals and programs of the most complex needs, experienced by those most impacted by colonization.

Working alongside colleagues within the WRHA IH Patient Services Program, as well as external organizations, such as Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Patient Advocate Unit, the Regional Indigenous Patient Advocate supports families, patients and clients to advocate for their specific health needs.

If you have any concerns about the care provided to you or a family member, please contact the Regional Indigenous Patient Advocate by calling toll-free 1-877-940-8880.

To access the Indigenous Health Patient Referral form, please click here. Additionally, Indigenous Health has several resources available that can be found here.

Contact Patient Services

Phone: 204-940-8880
Toll Free: 1-877-940-8880
indigenoushealth@wrha.mb.ca

GH215 Health Sciences Centre
820 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1R9

A1121 St. Boniface Hospital
409 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 2A6

HD220 Seven Oaks General Hospital
2300 McPhillips Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2V 3M3