Moved by Noland – Signoretti
Approved by Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts, June 15, 2023
37-23 INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT GOVERNANCE RECONCILIATION FRAMEWORK
WHEREAS the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts is committed to ensuring all people in its the service area, including Indigenous people and communities, have equal opportunities for health; and
WHEREAS in 2016, the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts reaffirmed its commitment to motion #20-12, including engaging with area First Nations’ leaders to explore the potential needs and strategies for strengthening public health programs and services with area First Nations; and
WHEREAS Board of Health motion #31-18 endorsed the Indigenous Engagement Strategy, Finding our Path Together – Maamwi MKaamidaa Gdoo Miikaansminan – Kahkinaw e mikskamahk ki meskanaw; and
WHEREAS the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts engaged in an educational session and workshop focused on Indigenous engagement in May 2023; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts endorse the Indigenous Engagement Governance ReconciliAction Framework, June 2023.
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