Truth and Reconciliation is a commitment on an organizational, political, emotional and spiritual level. The Public Health Association of BC (PHABC) is honoured to carry such a responsibility, alongside our public health partners.
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) defines public health as the organized effort of society to keep people healthy and prevent injury, illness and premature death. It is a combination of programs, services and policies that protect and promote the health of all Canadians.
PHABC endeavors to strengthen the foundation of decolonizing frameworks across all public health policies, projects and research. We recognize the immense privilege we hold provincially, nationally, and internationally, and we are dedicated to using our power to uphold, model, and enact real change.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th is a momentous federal statutory holiday. Real change only happens through daily actions. PHABC strives for Truth and Reconciliation across all our work every single day.
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