Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/Oct. 2, 2023
As we acknowledge the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept. 30, 2023), Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) remains committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in what we now call Canada. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity to learn and acknowledge the history of residential schools, intergenerational trauma, and systemic racism, while also providing us with an opportunity to reflect on the work ahead of us. We recognize that this critical work must not be limited to a single day but must be an ongoing effort throughout the year.
We are grateful for the contributions that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people have made to our communities. HPEPH is proud to work closely with the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory directly to our east and the Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini Algonquin First Nation to our north.
As an organization, we are committed to ongoing reflection and learning to integrate health equity efforts into our work.
Dr. Ethan Toumishey,
Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
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Media Contacts:
Maureen Hyland, Communications Specialist
hyland.maureen@hpeph.ca
Communications Team
communications@hpeph.ca
About Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is a public health agency that serves the counties of Hastings and Prince Edward from four local offices. HPEPH is situated and provides services on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee people. We monitor the health of our local population, deliver programs and services within our communities, and help develop healthy public policies. We provide information and support in many areas to help improve the health and well-being of our residents. Together with our communities, we help people become as healthy as they can be. For more information, please visit hpePublicHealth.ca. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
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