Our TRC Commitment

We would like to acknowledging that the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Manitoba is built on Treaty 1 Territory;  the original lands of Anishinabe (Ojibway), Ininiwak (Cree), Anishininwak (Ojibway/Cree), and Denesuline (Dene) peoples, the unceded territory of Dakota people and the traditional homeland of the Red River Métis Nation.

We respect all Treaties that were made on Manitoba territories.  We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and present.  We dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

Resource Materials

To submit suggestions for additions to this page, please email tricia@cmltm.ca

Courses

Course are eligible for Continuing Competency Program credits (Category 1).

*Funding is available for the MICST through the  Hilda Fleming Fund if you are a member of MAMLS. Alternatively, you can apply for the Founder's Fund if you are a member of CSMLS. Please note that funding is not guaranteed and depends upon the organization and their application

Webinars

Webinars are eligible for Continuing Competency Program credits (Category 3).

  • Indigenous Peoples and the History of Residential Schools [Watch on YouTube]
  • Unconscious Bias and Debunking Stereotypes [Watch on YouTube]
  • Intergenerational Impacts and Ongoing Systemic Discrimination [Watch on YouTube]
  • Indigenous Peoples' Rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [Watch on YouTube]
  • Taking Action Towards Reconciliation [Watch on YouTube]
  • Shared Health Indigenous Health Rounds (1 CE hour)

Movies

Movies are eligible for Continuing Competency Program credits (Category 5 for a maximum of 2 hours per year).

Series

Series are eligible for Continuing Competency Program credits (Category 5 for a maximum of 2 hours per year).

Books

Books are eligible for Continuing Competency Program credits (Category 5 for a maximum of 2 hours per year).

CMLTM TRC Progress

2020
  • Introductory TRC session provided to CMLTM Council
  • Introductory/Voluntary TRC session provided to membership at the 2020 AGM
  • Creation of the working group focused on CMLTM activities related to the TRC
  • Creation and implementation of Land Acknowledgement Statement
  • Volunteer self-declaration of Indigenous heritage tracking of students entering MLT program (cohort results being recorded and tracked)
  • Creation of a CMLTM action plan focused on Calls to Action applicable to regulatory bodies
2021
  • Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Safety Training (MICST) completed by CMLTM Staff
  • MICST completed by CMLTM TRC Working Group Members
  • MICST completed by two (2) CMLTM Council Members (all CMLTM Council Members have access to the MICST program)
  • Volunteer self-declaration survey of registrants
2022
  • Volunteer self-declaration question added to the registration renewal form
  • Volunteer self-declaration question added to the registration application form
  • Identification of Bursaries currently available provincially to support Indigenous individuals pursuing the Medical Laboratory Sciences program at Red River College Polytechnic
  • Inclusion and Diversity added to Medical Laboratory Science curriculum (part of new program curriculum)
  • Approval of Pathways (alternative) admission requirements for Indigenous persons to enter the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Red River College Polytechnic (Pathways to Health)
2023
  • CMLTM has affirmed its commitment, and all current and future Council members will complete the MICST within their first term
  • Launch of the Truth and Reconciliation page
  • Population of reconciliACTION activities for CMLTM members
  • Approval of Continuing Education hours for reconciliACTION activities
  • Recruitment of four (4) new members to the TRC Committee
  • Orientation launched for new CMLTM TRC Committee members
  • Health Equity and Cultural Humility eLearning module incorporated into CMLTM application and renewal process
2024
  • Reviewed and revised Land Acknowledgement Statement
  • Land Acknowledgement Statement added to CMLTM website and staff signatures
  • Actions to Date table added to ReconciliACTION page
  • Link for members to provide suggestions for content added to ReconciliACTION page
  • 6 activities added to ReconciliACTION page
  • 2 member communications were sent regarding Aboriginal dates (June 30 - National Indigenous Day, Sept 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconcilation)
  • Action Plan review with Braided Circle Consulting
  • Creation of Indigenous Culture and Cultural Safety Learning Module
  • Monitoring members inclusion of ReconciliACTION page activities as part of their Professional Portfolios