Righting Wrongs

01/29/25 • 39 min

Canada’s dark history of discrimination continues to cast a shadow in clinics and hospital rooms across the country. Join us as we talk with Grant Bruno about Indigenous perspectives on Autism and the impact of generational trauma on accessing and trusting healthcare. We’ll also hear from Sherron and Clovis Grant, who share how their experience as a Black family raising a son with Autism led them to create Sawubona Afrocentric Circle of Support.

Featuring insights from Dr. Grant Bruno, Associate Professor at the University of Alberta; Sherron and Clovis Grant, founders of Sawubona; and CCCE Executive Director, Liv Mendelsohn, this episode highlights the importance of inclusive caregiving This episode features insights from Associate Professor Dr. Grant Bruno, founders of Sawubona Afrocentric Circle of Support, Sherron & Clovis Grant and CCCE Executive Director, Liv Mendelsohn.

Who Cares is brought to you by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence and Snack Labs. It's produced by the team at Snack Labs, Taylor MacGillivary, Brian Stever & Jeremie Saunders. Writing is by Taylor MacGillivary & Laurie Batten. Editing by Taylor MacGillivary. Music & sound design is by Donovan Morgan. Who Cares is hosted by Melissa Ngo.

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