
Jake Metallic has taken care of his 81-year-old grandfather Louis Metallic for years. The two live together on the Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation in Quebec, but over the years they've had to travel to Montreal so Louis can see a kidney and thyroid specialist. “I usually go with him every six months and I’ve been doing this for years,” says Jake Metallic. “He has bi-annual check-ups.” Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation is situated in the southwestern part of the Gaspe Peninsula of Quebec. When necessary, community members will travel outside of their community to Montreal or Quebec for specialized health services. When First Nation people have to seek health services outside their communities, the funding is provided by Health Canada through what's called the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB). But lately that's changed and community members say it’s for the worst.
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