Indigenous Peoples Day

For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 or around that time of year because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.

June is also National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It’s a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to impact the evolving Canada.

Timmins and District Hospital is on and operates within the traditional lands of the Mattagami First Nation, located in Treaty 9 territory. Our team is committed to building strong, lasting relationships with Indigenous communities as we acknowledge the diversity, history and heritage of Indigenous Peoples in the North.

Did you know …

• With 21% of the population identifying as Indigenous (compared to 3% in Ontario), Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) serves both urban Indigenous people and those who live in one of the 15 First Nation communities in the District. 
• First Nation Communities within Cochrane District include: Weenusk, Attawapiskat, Kashechewan, Fort Albany, Moose Cree, Constance Lake, Taykwa Tagamou, Marten Falls (Ogoki Post, Flying Post, Wahgoshig, Matachewan, Chapleau Ojibway, Chapleau Cree, Brunswick House, Mattagami. 
• The hospital’s Indigenous Advisory Committee provides vital guidance and feedback on program and service development and delivery at our hospital. For more info: email: pnowak@tadh.com
• TADH collaborates with partners to improve care to Indigenous patients including Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA), which provides care to patients in remote communities along the James and Hudson Bay coast,  Muskegowuk Health (Okimawiwin Minopimatsiwinik Atoskawikamik), Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre, Wabun Tribal Council, and the Timmins Native Friendship Centre.