Sarnia-Lambton OHT is committed to improving equity and advancing truth and reconciliation. As health care and social service providers, we play a critical role in shaping the healthcare experiences of Indigenous patients. We serve as the first point of contact for many individuals in the Indigenous communities we support, including Aamjiwnaang First Nation, Kettle & Stony Point First Nation, and Walpole Island First Nation. Our relationships with these communities are essential to improving health outcomes and rebuilding trust.

As community physicians, healthcare and social service providers, we have the responsibility to acknowledge the past and commit to providing care that is culturally safe, respectful, and aligned with the unique needs of Indigenous patients and families.

By listening to and learning from Indigenous voices, we can help ensure that Indigenous knowledge, healing practices, and histories are recognized and honored in our approach to care. We pledge to advocate for and contribute to the changes necessary to dismantle systemic racism in healthcare. By working collaboratively with Indigenous communities, we hope to create an environment where every Indigenous patient feels valued, respected, and safe.