Health Literacy and Health Conditions at the Intersections of Gender and Race in Later Life

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis older adults often face systemic barriers to accessing culturally safe and equitable healthcare, including racism, structural injustice, and a historical legacy of colonialism. However, there is a paucity of knowledge on cultural safety interventions and implementation strategies in care for older adults. This presentation aims to: 1) explore persistent barriers to achieving health equity and advancing …