On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orleans Family Health Clinic recognizes the importance of addressing inequities in healthcare faced by Indigenous patients.

We commit to supporting Indigenous-led, holistic, and culturally safe healthcare practices that empower Indigenous communities. As a clinic, we strive to create safe, respectful, and inclusive spaces for Indigenous patients and professionals. We are dedicated to adapting care models, policies, and education to meet the distinct needs of Indigenous communities while supporting greater representation and leadership in healthcare.

Orleans Family Health Clinic: Our Pledge to Inclusion

Drawing on insights from the Canadian Medical Association’s reflection on ten years of Truth and Reconciliation, we recognize that although some Calls to Action have begun to see implementation, especially in health education and fostering safer systems, significant gaps persist. We commit to unlearning harmful assumptions, listening to Indigenous voices, and adapting our policies to better serve Indigenous individuals and communities.

At Orleans Family Health Clinic, we pledge to provide culturally safe and inclusive healthcare. We are committed to supporting Indigenous-led, holistic approaches to care and to ensuring that our clinic remains a respectful and welcoming space for Indigenous patients and professionals.

Support Is Available

If you or someone you know needs support today, help is available any time, day or night:

• Residential school Survivors and their families can call the 24-hour crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.
• First Nations, Inuit and Métis people can reach the Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310, in English and French, and on request in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.

Learn more about the day on the Government of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation page.