Welcome to the Indigenous Cultural Safety in Health Care Summit!

The North Bay Indigenous Hub, Indigenous Primary Health Care Council and North Bay Regional Health Centre have partnered to host this national event. Join us September 23-25 for learning and collaboration at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto. This summit aims to promote cultural safety in healthcare practices and settings and is open to all healthcare providers.

Location: The Westin Harbour Castle 1 Harbour Square, Toronto ON M5J 1A6

This Indigenous Cultural Safety in Health Care Summit purpose is to address critical issues related to cultural safety in healthcare settings for Indigenous communities. The summit brings together healthcare professionals, Indigenous leaders, policymakers, and community members to improve the quality of care and ensure culturally respectful and safe healthcare environments for Indigenous peoples.

The primary objectives of the summit are:

1. 1. 1. 1. Understanding Cultural Safety: To educate healthcare providers on the concept of cultural safety, highlighting its importance in providing equitable and respectful care to Indigenous people.
         2. Identifying Barriers: To identify systemic and individual barriers that Indigenous peoples face in accessing healthcare, including racism, discrimination and lack of culturally competent care.
         3. Sharing Best Practices: To showcase successful models and practices in Indigenous cultural safety from various settings.

The Indigenous Cultural Safety in Health Care Summit highlights the critical need for systemic changes in the healthcare system to provide culturally safe and respectful care for Indigenous peoples. The commitment to ongoing dialogue, education, and collaboration is essential to achieve meaningful and lasting change.

Thank you for your interest in the Indigenous Cultural Safety in Health Care Summit. Due to high interest and limited space, not all requests can be accommodated at this time.

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