Joyce’s Principle

Joyce’s Principle aims to guarantee to all Indigenous people the right of equitable access, without any discrimination, to all social and health services, as well as the right to enjoy the best possible physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

Joyce's Principle requires the recognition and respect of Indigenous people’s traditional and living knowledge in all aspects of health.

Source: Council of the Atikamekw of Manawan and Council of the Atikamekw Nation, Joyce’s Principle, November 2020.