St. Joseph's Care Group
The St. Joseph's Care Group is a hospital in Thunder Bay named in the obituary of Susan Miller.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- November 2020: The organization welcomed Dilico Anishinabek Family Care as a new site for providing Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine.[2]
- January 2021: This organization presented the Dibaajimowin Anishinaabe Storytelling series. The group hosted virtual presentations by several Elders, including Audrey Deroy and Luke Sagutch.[3]
- March 2024: The organization hosted a regional gathering in March 2024 focused on addressing Indigenous racism within the health sector. Its leadership acknowledged that racism continues to occur within the organization affecting patients, visitors, and staff. The group utilizes an Elders Council to help guide its learning and improvement regarding Indigenous culture and historical harms.[4]
- October 2024: The organization launched its Walking with Humility: Embracing the Teachings of the West plan on September 27, 2024, at the Sister Margaret Smith Centre. It maintains an Indigenous Health division known as N'doo'owe Binesi. The group's Strategic Plan 2024-2028 includes a core commitment to the Walking with Humility journey.[5]
- October 2025: The organization hosted a four-day Sacred Fire event in September 2025 to release its latest Indigenous health progress report. It supports hospitals and community organizations throughout Northwestern Ontario to incorporate cultural safety and reconciliation into health services. The group has released multiple strategic plans since 2018 focused on developing relationships and practices with Indigenous peoples.[6]
- June 2026: The group collaborates with Dilico Anishinabek Family Care to provide Rapid Access Addiction Medicine services.[7]
References
- ↑ Obituary for Susan Miller, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2020-03-28, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ "Additional rapid access to specialized addiction services in a healing environment available in Thunder Bay", Anishinabek News, 17 November 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William First Nation Elder inspires during Dibaajimowin Anishinaabe Storytelling series", Anishinabek News, 13 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Action and positive change: the pathway forward to address Indigenous racism in health sector", Anishinabek News, 26 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Walking with Humility plan embraces ongoing teachings, reflecting on past lessons, and fostering enduring partnerships", Anishinabek News, 11 October 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "St. Joseph’s Care Group supporting hospitals and community organizations to embed Indigenous perspectives into care", Anishinabek News, 14 October 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Dilico Anishinabek Family Care Rapid Access Addiction Medicine sees provincial government investment", Anishinabek News, 5 June 2026 (archived copy; original article).