We acknowledge that our health system is situated on the traditional lands of the Huron-Wendat (Hu-ron-When-dat), Haudenosaunee (Haw-den-oh-shawn-nee), Anishinaabeg (An-ish-in-aa-beg) and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations.
We respectfully recognize a multitude of distinct First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous peoples who are the original caretakers of the lands and waters now known as Canada.
Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge, wisdom and traditional practices are invaluable enrichments to society-past, present and future.
Indigenous Peoples experience on-going injustices due to colonialism, including the impacts of intentionally harmful and unjust health care and research practices. These violations continue to affect the health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples, resulting in inter-generational trauma for individuals, families and communities.
Aligned with our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and health justice, we have a shared responsibility to lead with our organization’s Values of Respect, Service, Compassion and Collaboration.
With gratitude, we commit to ongoing learning and action by:
- cultivating authentic relationships with Indigenous Peoples;
- caring for the land to support healthy communities;
- educating ourselves on Indigenous cultures;
- providing care with cultural humility informed by Indigenous practices and beliefs; and
- respecting Indigenous ways of healing.
Learn more about accessibility and health justice at Osler.