Health care is a right that has been steadily eroded and integrated into the mainstream health system. saskatchewan opinion skpoli
At one time there were two Indian hospitals in Saskatchewan, one in North Battleford and the other in Fort Qu’Appelle.
It was largely because our people were suffering that the chiefs agreed to meet with government officials and discuss a treaty. Over time, the universal social programs have reflected many of the treaty rights. All Canadians have free access to education, health, income support and other social programs that were negotiated by our leaders more than a century and a half ago.
The pathologies that persisted were gastrointestinal diseases and respiratory infections, which were a product of poor water, poor housing, and continuing poverty.