Committee Description
This is a standing committee of the Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.
Composition of Committee
- 1. The Truth & Reconciliation Committee may consist of such persons as the Council deems advisable and approves.
- a) Members of Council are eligible to be appointed to the Truth and Reconciliation Committee.
- b) Committee members outside Council and the College Staff may be eligible as Council and/or the Committee deem appropriate.
- c) The Committee shall endeavour to include at least one representative who self-identifies as First Nations and at least one representative who self-identifies as Métis with appropriate knowledge of culture and protocols.
- 2. The Chair and members of the Truth & Reconciliation Committee shall be appointed annually by the Council.
Objectives
The Committee shall:
- 1. provide recommendations to Council to improve the delivery of physician services to Indigenous persons, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, within the province of Saskatchewan, based on the Truth & Reconciliation Final Report’s Calls to Action (items 18-24);
- 2. provide for the meaningful establishment and development of partnership opportunities with Indigenous organizations in working towards the common goal of Indigenous wellness;
- 3. research and advise Council on the most appropriate and time-sensitive educational opportunities that can assist and help the Council better understand the spirit and intent of the Treaties;
- 4. evaluate and consider actions the Council can take to support physicians in understanding the impact of history on the health and well-being of Indigenous people in Saskatchewan and develop cultural competencies towards an environment of cultural safety and responsiveness;
- 5. research and advise Council on appropriate and culturally responsive educational opportunities for physicians;
- 6. ensure that Truth & Reconciliation and the health and well-being of Indigenous people remain at the centre of its recommendations.
- 7. provide awareness to Council regarding concerns and barriers experienced by Indigenous people related to healthcare status in Saskatchewan that come to the attention of the committee.
- 8. provide recommendations to Council relating to the Calls to Action in the Truth & Reconciliation Committee Report;
- 9. establish standards of review for measurable outcomes as it relates to Truth & Reconciliation.
Methods
The Committee will establish relationships and seek guidance and direction as necessary to achieve its objectives.
Reporting
- 1. The Committee shall report to the Council at least once per year.
- 2. Committee minutes will be available/disseminated to Council for information.
Meetings
- 1. The Committee will meet at the call of the Chair.