Advanced Certificate in Advocacy for Indigenous Health Rights
Published on June 23, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast! Today, I'm excited to have Dr. Jane Smith with us, who teaches the Advanced Certificate in Advocacy for Indigenous Health Rights. Dr. Smith, can you tell us what inspired you to create this course? GUEST: Absolutely! I've seen a growing need for health professionals, community leaders, and policy makers to understand Indigenous knowledge systems and western legal frameworks. This course bridges that gap. HOST: That's fascinating. How does this program help empower Indigenous communities? GUEST: By equipping learners with effective communication and negotiation strategies, they can advocate for health equity, self-determination, and cultural safety, thus empowering these communities. HOST: Could you share some current trends or challenges in Indigenous health rights advocacy? GUEST: Sure. There's a rising emphasis on cultural safety and trauma-informed care, but structural barriers and systemic racism still pose significant challenges. HOST: That's quite an uphill battle. What do you hope to see in the future of Indigenous health rights advocacy? GUEST: I'd like to see more Indigenous voices leading the conversation and decision-making processes, ultimately resulting in health systems that truly respect and honor Indigenous self-determination. HOST: Dr. Smith, thank you for sharing your insights and for the important work you're doing through this course. It's been an enlightening conversation! GUEST: Thank you for having me! It's essential to raise awareness about these critical issues, and I'm glad we could have this discussion.
