IHWS 2022-2026: Areas of Focus

The IHWS 2022-2026 is organized into four focus areas, with its foundation rooted in recommendations from the In Plain Sight Report, and principles and findings within the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Calls to Justice.

1. Commitment to cultural safety and humility: All recipients of care feel safe and supported; IH care sites and work environments have a representative workforce and are free of racism and discrimination.

2. Strengthening partnerships and shared decision making: Partnerships are strengthened with all Indigenous Peoples, communities, and Nations; shared decision making with Indigenous partners and Nation self-determination informs a culturally safe system of care.

3. Health equity through shared accountability: Indigenous health and wellness outcomes and health equity are improved by advancing key initiatives identified by, and in collaboration with, Indigenous partners.

4. Person, family, and community wellness: Indigenous health and wellness outcomes and health equity are improved by advancing key initiatives identified by, and in collaboration with, Indigenous partners.

We are dedicated to working alongside Indigenous partners to understand and address the recommendations within these pivotal documents and strengthen our commitment to transform our system.

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