![Two women embrace in front of Egerton Ryerson statue as they honor the lives of the 215 children found buried at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School during a Bring Our Children Home March in Toronto on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Ryerson was the chief superintendent of education for Upper Canada and his recommendations were regarded as instrumental in the design and implementation of the Indian Residential School System. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YIEBSLVAQEHYKE4642VEFW432Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=5d3742d25e09b8069d87f346723c7529165a994acec6e50808af2ba3d47c1608&width=400&height=225)
The report comes at a time of renewed focus on how the medical establishment treats indigenous women. AP
The report comes at a time of renewed focus on how the medical establishment treats indigenous women. AP
Report finds indigenous Canadian women still face forced sterilisation
Canadian Senate says ‘horrific’ practice is under-reported and underestimated