HPPH recognizes, values, and supports people of all, but not limited to, abilities, ages, ancestries, appearance, citizenships, colours, family statuses, gender identities and expressions, health status, immigration statuses, Indigenous identities, marital statuses, national and ethnic origins, places of origins, political affirmations, religions and spiritualities, sexual orientations, and any socially determined circumstances, such as income, housing, and education.[1]

HPPH commits to eliminating any racist or discriminatory practices within our organization and within our public health work. To achieve this, we integrate anti-racism, equity, and inclusion approaches in all our organizational processes, programs, services, and practices.

HPPH pledges ongoing commitment and acknowledges this work requires continuous action and effort.

[1] adapted from Ontario Human Rights Commission. Ontario Human Rights Code. May 18, 2023.

HPPH Commitment to Reconciliation Action

Public Health has an important role in protecting and promoting Indigenous Peoples health and wellness in our communities. HPPH acknowledges the need to respectfully incorporate a model of Wholistic Health and Wellbeing recognizing culture as an integral part of healing.

To do this, HPPH is committed to ongoing Reconciliation Action and Indigenous Health Equity informed by a Two-Eyed Seeing Approach and guided by the values of Courage, Honesty, Humility, Respect, Truth, Love, and Wisdom from the 7 Sacred Teachings.

The HPPH Reconciliation Action Plan Includes:

• Building an organizational culture of accountability and humility through ongoing learning and thoughtful policy development.
• Building staff capacity to embed culturally safe practices and deliver culturally safe services using Indigenous-informed approaches and strategies.
• Improving access to public health programs and services by enhancing our HPPH spaces to be welcoming and create a sense of belonging for urban Indigenous community members.
• Acting on opportunities to disrupt colonial practices within and outside our organization.
• Building and fostering meaningful, trusting, and sustainable relationships with Indigenous community members and partners through engagement and building opportunities for collaborative partnerships.
• Respecting an Indigenous Data Governance Model to complete assessments that will inform progress towards Indigenous Health Equity.

November 27, 2024