The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it has formalized its commitment to the Calls to Action outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in an effort to move toward reconciliation with First Nations and Métis People.
“The Saskatchewan Health Authority acknowledges the pain, loss and dislocation caused by the residential school system on individuals, families, communities and nations,” said Board Chairperson R.W. (Dick) Carter. “Today, we are acknowledging our commitment to create concrete and sustainable actions for change in our system to improve health outcomes for First Nations and Métis People.”
The SHA says it met with First Nations and Métis communities and its employees to help identify ways in which it could meet the recommendations set out in the Calls to Action.
“This public commitment builds upon our ongoing dialogue with our First Nations and Métis partners,” said CEO Scott Livingstone. “While we have accomplished many things working together, we also realize that more work needs to be done to create a health care system that adheres to our organizational values and that continues to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do.”
An Implementation Working Group will be formed which will report back to SHA senior leadership and to the community on progress made toward achieving those goals.
(Photo: Saskatchewan Health Authority logo. Courtesy SHA Facebook.)