National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation offers an opportunity for remembrance and meaningful action. From taking part in an event to deepening our understanding of Indigenous history, we’re sharing ways to observe the day with intention, both personally and professionally. We also want you to know that Doctors Manitoba is doing more too.
Opportunities to Learn
We’ve put together a list of learning opportunities and events leading up to Tuesday, September 30 — National Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
Doctors Manitoba’s Anti-Indigenous Racism Policy Development
Following direction from our Board of Directors, work is underway at Doctors Manitoba to develop an anti-Indigenous racism policy for the organization.
The first step in this process is the establishment of an Indigenous physician advisory circle, led by an Indigenous physician with deep and thoughtful experience and wisdom in this space.
This work builds on the commitment to truth and reconciliation outlined in the Physician Services Agreement and echoed at the May 2025 AGM and HeartBeat event which articulated Doctors Manitoba’s efforts towards creating a more diverse and equitable profession where everyone belongs, and every patient receives the best possible medical care, regardless of their identity.
Make a Plan for Cultural Safety and Anti-Indigenous Racism Education
This TRC Day presents a meaningful opportunity to make a plan to fulfill the new CPSM requirement to complete mandatory cultural safety and anti-Indigenous racism training.
The training requirement responds to Action #23 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which calls for cultural competency training for all healthcare professionals. It has been 10 years since the Commission’s 94 Calls to Action were released, and physicians have until October 31, 2027 to complete one of four pre-approved educational programs or an approved equivalent.
Remember, the costs of your training are eligible for a CPD expense rebate through Doctors Manitoba.
CPSM Restorative Practice Program
CPSM has also established the Restorative Practices Program (RPP), as part of the new Standard of Practice – Practicing Medicine to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism.
The RPP applies the principles of restorative practices to uphold the Standard of Practice and commitment to action by engaging in meaningful, educational, and supportive conversations with registrants, members of the public, communities, families, and health care professionals to repair harm, restore trust, rebuild relationships, and prevent further harm through accountability, guidance, and healing. The program falls under the Quality department because its focus is on being helpful, educational, and supportive for registrants.