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September 30 is National Truth and Reconciliation Day. It brings focus to the truth of Canada’s history and responsibility in creating residential school policies, the horrific harms they caused First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, their families, and communities and the on-going impacts — such as inter-generational trauma — on Survivors. We honour them and CHEO aims to do better on our journey of reconciliation.
While one day, or one week is not enough to truly comprehend the severity of these impacts, or to put in place all the actions needed to make meaningful change, it serves as a moment to pause and reflect on CHEO's institutional commitment to advancing truth and reconciliation. It also reminds each of us of our personal responsibilities to deepen our understanding and foster respectful and reciprocal relations with the first peoples of this land.
CHEO is committed to listening to, learning from, and working with Indigenous communities to create culturally safe and high-quality health care for First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families.
We will continue to work together to foster an environment of inclusivity, compassion, and respect. This is crucial in the pursuit of healing past and present wounds and embracing a shared societal transformation that will pave the way for a more equitable and harmonious workplace and world.