LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Region of Durham exists on lands that the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg inhabited for thousands of years prior to European colonization. These lands are the traditional and treaty territories of the Nations covered under the Williams Treaties, including the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Alderville First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, and the Chippewa Nations of Georgina Island, Beausoleil and Rama.

We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous peoples for their care and teachings about our relationship to Mother Earth and all living things; that we may foster these healthy teachings and relationships in the Journey of Indigenous and non-Indigenous patients.

We also acknowledge and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action to advance Canada through the process of reconciliation with First Nation, Inuit, Métis, and urban Indigenous Peoples. The “Health” section of the Call to Action envisions improving health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. May the partnerships with First Nation, Inuit, Métis, and urban Indigenous communities help us work together to provide the best health system for all.