Truth and Reconciliation

The Squamish Hospital Foundation acknowledges the work needed to be done for Truth and Reconciliation. Of the 94 Actions Identified for immediate change, Actions 18-24 reflect the very important change needed regarding Health, Well-Being and Healthcare.

The Squamish Hospital Foundation is striving to support progress towards those Actions.

If you have suggestions, ideas or require funding, please reach out to the Foundation.

To monitor overall progress of the Actions, please see: https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform-single/beyond-94?&cta=18

Truth & Reconciliation Health-Related Calls to Action

  • Recognize and implement the health-care rights of Aboriginal people

  • Increase the number of Aboriginal professionals working in the health care field

  • Identify and close the gaps in health outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities

  • Recognize, respect, and address the distinct health needs of the Métis, Inuit, and off-reserve Aboriginal peoples

  • Provide sustainable funding for existing and new Aboriginal healing centres

  • Recognize the value of Aboriginal healing practices and use them in the treatment of Aboriginal patients

  • Require all medical and nursing students to take a course dealing with Aboriginal health issues