The Northern Ontario School of Medicine and Nishnawbe Aski Nation have signed a Relationship Accord.
This will guide NAN and NOSM as they move forward in supporting the NAN Health Transformation process.
The goal is to develop mutually supported initiatives that will build capacity and strengthen health care within NAN territory.
Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says, “We are grateful that these dedicated experts are committed to working with us and our communities in the design and function of an effective health system. These Accords are significant steps to achieving health equity and the removal of barriers to safe and effective health care across NAN territory.”
NOSM Dean, President and CEO Dr. Sarita Verma says they understand NAN communities face health challenges and they are committed to promoting innovation, discovery, and academic and clinical excellence within the school.
This was one of several Accords signed for the Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
Others include:
-Ornge
-University Health Network: Peter Munk Cardiac Unit
-Paramedics Association of Canada
-Canadian Red Cross
-Ontario College of Family Physicians
-Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario
-Association of Ontario Midwives
NAN @GCfiddler with First Nations leaders and health care providers celebrate the signing of Relationship Accords during NAN’s Virtual Chiefs Assembly on Health Transformation & Governance today. https://t.co/bKMwT7hp5e
— Nishnawbe Aski Nation (@NANComms) March 23, 2021
