09/30/2026
Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Peel Regional Paramedic Services pauses to honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and the children who never returned home. September 30 is a day for reflection, learning, and meaningful action toward reconciliation.
As paramedics, we are privileged to serve a diverse community. We recognize that the Region of Peel is located on the traditional and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, within a territory that has been cared for by Indigenous peoples since time immemorial.
Reconciliation is more than a single day of recognition, it is an ongoing commitment to listening, learning, and building culturally safe and respectful relationships. In healthcare, this means working to understand the historical and ongoing impacts of colonialism and striving to provide compassionate, equitable care for Indigenous Peoples and communities.
Today, we wear orange to honour Survivors and to affirm that Every Child Matters. We encourage our staff and community members to take time to learn about the history of residential schools, reflect on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, and consider how each of us can contribute to a more inclusive and respectful future.
🧡 Every Child Matters.
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