SHA honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is National Day for truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
As part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and our CARES values (compassion, accountability, respect, equity, and safety), staff throughout the organization wore orange shirts on September 30 as a visible representation of our shared commitment to walking the path of Truth and Reconciliation.
Recognizing Orange Shirt Day is an important step in strengthening relationships with Indigenous patients, caregivers and our communities. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the impact of Residential Schools in health care and how we can use this knowledge to provide compassionate, accountable, respectful, equitable and culturally safe care.
Whether it’s wearing an orange shirt, accessing staff resources, or learning more about Indigenous culture, each effort contributes to meaningful change. Our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation is not just once a year; it is a choice that is honoured through our actions every day.
On the last Friday of every month, staff are invited to continue wearing orange shirts and remember that in addition to delivering high-quality health care, our work includes healing relationships for generations to come.
If you would like to order an SHA Every Child Matter orange shirt, visit the SHA online store. Proceeds from shirt sales will support the Orange Shirt Society.
If you would like to share how your team recognized Orange Shirt Day, or your everyday actions towards Truth and Reconciliation throughout the year, please send your images and stories to truthandreconciliation@saskhealthauthority.ca and SHA Rounds.
Teams throughout the SHA wore orange shirts in honour of National Day for truth and Reconciliation.
