We at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton recognize that the lands on which we provide care are the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee peoples. For thousands of years, the first people sought to steward the precious resources and share this land with others. These territories are the subject of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between nations to peaceably share and care for the lands around the Great Lakes

At St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, we pledge to continue to walk together with Indigenous Peoples in building a more just society where their gifts and those of all people are nurtured and honoured.