Land Acknowledgement
At RVH Foundation, we believe exceptional care is rooted in respect—for people, for place, and for the histories that shape our community. Honouring the land we share is part of our commitment to building strong, healthy relationships with all who call Simcoe Muskoka home.
This acknowledgement reflects our gratitude, our responsibility, and our ongoing journey toward truth and reconciliation.
RVH Foundation acknowledges that the land on which we are situated is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek Nation.
We acknowledge the enduring presence of the Indigenous Peoples of this region, specifically, the Chippewa Tri-Council First Nations comprised of the Beausoleil First Nation, the Chippewas of Rama, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island.
We acknowledge the Moose Deer Point First Nation, the Wahta Mohawks, the Georgian Bay, Moon River, and Barrie South-Simcoe Métis Councils in this region. We note that the Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Nations have also walked on this territory over time.
This acknowledgment shows respect for the ongoing relationship Indigenous people have with this land where we learn, work, and heal and represents a crucial step in our collective effort toward truth and reconciliation.
Did you know?
RVH is the first public healthcare centre in Canada to create a Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund Legacy Space—a place to pause, reflect, and learn about Indigenous history and reconciliation. It’s one of the many ways we’re building cultural understanding and fostering meaningful connections with the communities we serve.
