National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 has been designated the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday in recognition of the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools. The history of this day builds upon the important work of the Orange Shirt Society and the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report. It is a day to witness, recognize and honour Indigenous victims and survivors of the residential school legacy and inform further action in the spirit of reconciliation.
Across Manitoba we offer health care services on the original lands of First Nations, Inuit and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation and to the creation of health care environments that are safe, accessible and equitable for the populations we serve.
In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) published its final report on the residential school system and its legacy and consequences, including ten Principles of Reconciliation and 94 Calls to Action.
Please note: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation deals with topics that might be distressing for some readers. For any IERHA staff who find this time difficult, there are supports available. Please feel welcome to reach out to your manager if help is needed, and our employee assistance program is available as well. Additional resources can also be found here: Emergency / Crisis – Residential School Survivors Hotline – 211 Manitoba | Manitoba
All health-care workers are encouraged to wear orange at work this week and on Monday if doing so won’t interfere with infection prevention and control protocols applicable to your position.
Food Matters Manitoba partnership for NTRD
The menu is changing for patients, residents and cafés at all IERHA sites on Sept. 30 in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. See the menu (https://tinyurl.com/NDTRmenu).
o IERHA has partnered with Food Matters Manitoba and their harvester program to receive moose meat that will be prepared and served to inpatients and residents at hospitals and personal care homes in Ashern and Pine Falls. Learn more about this program that supports harvesters in collecting traditional foods for communities as a means of preserving traditions at https://foodmattersmanitoba.ca/harvester-program/
The Survivor’s Flag
The Survivor’s Flag will be displayed at half mast at all IERHA facilities that have a flag pole up until October 1. The Survivors’ Flag is an expression of remembrance, meant to honour residential school Survivors and all the lives and communities impacted by the residential school system in Canada.
Events
Healing Together: Integrating Truth and Reconciliation into Spiritual Care – Sept. 27 In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, register for the upcoming webinar titled “Healing Together: Integrating Truth and Reconciliation into Spiritual Care,” which will be held on Friday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. via Zoom. The webinar will feature Reverend Michael “Two Suns” Thibert, Spiritual Cultural Care Provider, Indigenous Health. Register for the webinar today here.
Pathways to Truth & Reconciliation (Lac du Bonnet)
MMF Lac du Bonnet Local is hosting a free community event on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Lac du Bonnet Community Centre.
The event will feature speakers, entertainment and a traditional feast.
Tickets are limited and required. Learn more.
Healing and Wellness Walk (Selkirk)
A Healing and Wellness Walk will take place on Oct. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. starting at Selkirk Friendship Centre. The event will include a presentation and documentary screening by MMIWG2S+ Manitoba Coalition, a smudge and vigil walk to the waterfront for a cleansing ceremony. Soup, bannock and supports will be provided after the walk. All are welcome. Click here to see a poster.
Huddle Selkirk Speaker Series
Huddle Selkirk is sharing events and a speaker series from Sept. 24 to 27. More events will take place on Sept. 30, including a Bear Clan Walk from Selkirk Park to Gaynor Library, the lighting of a sacred fire, a feast, a drum group, dancers, speeches and children’s activities.
All ages are welcome to attend. Click here to see a poster.
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Youth Poster Contest
Visit our poster contest page to see the winners of our Youth Poster contest.
