Conference: Implementing the TRC’s Calls to Action on Indigenous health

September 18, 2017

OTTAWA ON– The Public Policy Forum, together with our presenting partner the Canadian Medical Association and event partners, is pleased to present a one-day conference on Wednesday, Sept. 27 focused on reconciliation and strategies for implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s health-related calls to action while building a healthcare system of cultural competence for Indigenous inclusion in Canada. In addition to the keynote speaker, Minister of Indigenous Services Jane Philpott, confirmed panelists include Dr. Laurent Marcoux. President, Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Renee Linklater, Director, Aboriginal Engagement and Outreach, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Dr. Alika Lafontaine, anesthesiologist, Board Member with HealthcareCAN and Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada.

Partners in reconciliation: recognizing and respecting indigenous health

When: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
Livestream: https://www.twitter.com/ppforumca/

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has eight calls to action relating to health. Organizations –  including the Canadian Medical Association, the conference’s presenting partner – are seeking to implement them in ways that respect cultural competencies and achieve their objectives.

Panelists include:

Lea Bill, President, Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association

Marion Crowe, Executive Director, First Nations Health Managers Association

Regional Chief Isadore Day, Chair, Chiefs Committee on Health, Assembly of First Nations

Ry Moran, Director, Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Theresa Sabo, Patients for Patient Safety

Amanda Sauvé, National Officer, Indigenous Health, Canadian Federation of Medical Students

PARTNERS

Canadian Medical Association

Canadian Patient Safety Institute

Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement

HealthcareCAN

Health Canada

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