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Indigenous Governance in Public Health

Last updated/reviewed August 4, 2023

Our work with Indigenous partners is fundamental to our mandate. Peterborough Public Health is committed to the principles of truth and reconciliation and to acting upon the 2015 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.  In addition, the new 2018 provincial requirement for all boards of health to establish relationships with Indigenous partners is part of public health’s Health Equity mandate.

PPH has a long history with both First Nations in the local area as well as the urban Indigenous community. Section 50 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act enables First Nation communities to enter into formal agreements with boards of health where the board agrees to provide health programs and services to members of the First Nation community.  Peterborough Public Health is one of the only local public health agencies in the province who have a formal agreement to provide public health services to the two local First Nation communities.  The agreement also includes that the First Nation Councils agrees to accept the responsibilities within the health unit, including contributing to cost sharing and as well as having a member of the community to sit on the board of health.

Section 50 – Health Protection & Promotion Act

Peterborough Public Health’s Journey to a Section 50 Agreement – Video


Peterborough Public Health Journey to a Section 50 Agreement

In 1967 an amendment was made to the Public Health Act stating that for public health purposes an Indian Band would be considered a township municipality and the Council of the Band would be deemed the council of the Municipality.  Where it was geographically feasible, local health services could be extended to Indian Reservations.  Due to the amendment, in 1968, the Board requested, and received, a provincial Order in Council officially recognizing the wishes of both Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations communities to receive public health services from the Board, and to participate in governance.

In 1983, the Health Protection and Promotion Act was updated which created a formal process for First Nations to engage with boards of health, giving them the same status as other “obligated municipalities” and granting them the right to appoint a First Nations member as their representative to the Board.

Before the HPPA was updated, there were informal agreements but even with the new Act, it would be still be a long time before formal agreements were created and fully implemented.  According to board of health records, the present public health service agreements date from 1995 for Curve Lake First Nation and 2007 for Hiawatha First Nation.  A representative of Curve Lake First Nation wasn’t added to the Board of Health until 1998 and it wouldn’t be until 2009 that Hiawatha First Nation appointed a representative to the Board of Health.


Hearing the Voices of Urban Indigenous People

In 2015, PPH established a First Nations Working Group, a sub-committee of the Board of Health, to discuss strengthening its relationship with Indigenous Peoples, coinciding with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action in 2015. The goal of this committee was “To deepen awareness, sensitivity and meaningful actions on issues that are of relevance and public health importance to indigenous people living within the Peterborough County-City Health Unit (PCCHU) catchment area.” Between 2016 and 2018, membership expanded to include the larger Indgengenous community.  After this expansion, the First Nations Committee was renamed the Indigenous Health Advisory Circle to represent broader representation and inclusion.


Indigenous Health Forum

Fostering Mino Bimmaadiziwn – Housing, Home and Health, October 30, 2023 – Recording
Panelists:
Candice Martin, Native People of Sudbury Development Corporation
Gaamominik Watts, Fleming College
Kevin Fitzmaurice, Trent University – Presentation
Steve Teekens, Na-Me-Res – Presentation

 

 

 

 

 

Public Health Orders

Last updated: February 24, 2023

There are currently no Public Health Class Orders in place.

Formal Recommendations

Board of Health Meeting – January 10, 2018

Scroll down for approved minutes from this meeting.

Agenda (pdf)

Minutes:

In Attendance:

Board Members:
Councillor Gary Baldwin
Councillor Henry Clarke, Chair
Mr. Gregory Connolley
Ms. Kerri Davies
Deputy Mayor John Fallis
Councillor Lesley Parnell
Ms. Catherine Praamsma
Mr. Andy Sharpe
Mayor Mary Smith
Mr. Michael Williams
Chief Phyllis Williams
Councillor Kathryn Wilson

Regrets:
Mayor Rick Woodcock

Staff:
Mr. Larry Stinson, Director of Operations
Ms. Natalie Garnett, Recorder
Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health
Ms. Alida Gorizzan, Executive Assistant
Ms. Brittany Cadence, Manager, Communications Services

1. Call to Order

 Dr. Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.

1.1. Recognition of Outgoing Board of Health Chair – Mayor Mary Smith

Dr. Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health thanked Mayor Smith for serving as Chair in 2017.

2. Elections and Appointments

2.1. Chairperson

Dr. Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health called for nominations for the position of Chairperson.

MOTION:
That Councillor Clarke be appointed as Chairperson of the Board of Health for Peterborough Public Health for 2018.
Moved:                        Councillor Parnell
Seconded:                   Mr. Connolley
Motion carried.         (M-2018-001)

Councillor Clarke assumed the Chair.

2.2. Vice-Chairperson

Councillor Clarke, Chair, called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chairperson.

MOTION:
That Councillor Wilson, be appointed as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Health for Peterborough Public Health for 2018.
Moved:                        Mr. Connolley
Seconded:                   Mayor Smith
Motion carried.         (M-2018-002)

MOTION:
– That Mr. Sharpe, Mr. Connolley, Councillor Parnell, Mayor Smith, and Mr. Williams be appointed as members of the Governance Committee for 2018.
– That Ms. Davies, Deputy Mayor Fallis, Chief Williams, Councillor Wilson and Ms. Lori Flynn be appointed as members of the First Nations Committee for 2018
– That Councillor Baldwin, Ms. Praamsma, Chief Williams and Mayor Woodcock be appointed as members of the Stewardship Committee for 2018.
Moved:                        Mr. Connolley
Seconded:                   Mr. Sharpe
Motion carried.         (M-2018-003)

3. Establishment of Date and Time of Regular Meetings

MOTION:
That the regular meetings for the Board of Health in 2018 be held on the second Wednesday of each month (excluding July, August and December) starting at 5:30 p.m., or at the call of the Chairperson.
Moved:                            Councillor Parnell
Seconded:                      Councillor Wilson
Motion carried.            (M-2018-004)

4. Establishment of Honourarium for 2018

MOTION:
That the Board of Health for Peterborough Public Health defer establishing its honourarium for 2018 until 2017 compensation rates for employees are confirmed and that any subsequent increase then be made to Board members retroactive to January 1, 2018.
Moved:                            Councillor Parnell
Seconded:                      Councillor Baldwin
Motion carried.            (M-2018-005)

5. Confirmation of the Agenda

MOTION:
That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved:                           Deputy Mayor Fallis
Seconded:                      Mr. Connolley
Motion carried.            (M-2018-006)

6. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

7. Consent Items to be Considered Separately

MOTION:
That the following items be passed as part of the Consent Agenda: 12.2 a b c d e f g, 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5.
Moved:                            Councillor Parnell
Seconded:                      Mr. Sharpe
Motion carried.            (M-2018-007)

MOTION (12.2):
That the Board of Health for Peterborough Public Health receive the following for information:
– Letter dated December 19, 2017 from Premier Wynne in response to the Board Chair’s initial letter dated November 29, 2017 regarding Child Care Worker Immunization.
– Letter dated January 2, 2018 from the County of Peterborough to Minister Hoskins regarding the Expert Panel Report.
– Letter dated January 9, 2018 from the Board Chair to Premier Wynne regarding Rowan’s Law.
Correspondence from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa):
– Email dated December 12, 2017 regarding alPHa 2018 Provincial Election Policy Priorities
– E-newsletter dated December 13, 2017
Letters/Resolutions from other Local Public Health Agencies:
– Nutritious Food Basket – Sudbury and District
– Ontario Public Health Standards and Funding – Renfrew
Moved:                            Councillor Parnell
Seconded:                      Mr. Sharpe
Motion carried.            (M-2018-007)

MOTION (12.3):
That the Board of Health for Peterborough Public Health receive the staff report, Update: Guarding Minds at Work, for information.
Moved:                            Councillor Parnell
Seconded:                      Mr. Sharpe
Motion carried.            (M-2018-007)

MOTION (12.4):
That the Board of Health for Peterborough Public Health receive the staff report, Procurement for Dental Clinic Renovation 2018, for information.
Moved:                            Councillor Parnell
Seconded:                      Mr. Sharpe
Motion carried.            (M-2018-007)

MOTION (12.5):
That the Board of Health for Peterborough Public Health receive the staff update, Cannabis Legalization, for information.
Moved:                            Councillor Parnell
Seconded:                      Mr. Sharpe
Motion carried.            (M-2018-007)

8. Delegations and Presentations

9. Confirmation of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting

MOTION:
That the minutes of the Board of Health for the Peterborough Public Health meeting held on December 13, 2017 be approved as circulated.
Moved:                                Councillor Parnell
Seconded:                           Deputy Mayor Fallis
Motion carried.                 (M-2018-008)

10. Business Arising From the Minutes

11. Staff Reports

11.1 Staff Presentation: Ontario Public Health Standards – Organizational Requirements

Dr. Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health, provided a presentation on “Ontario Public Health Standards – Organizational Requirements.”

MOTION:
That the Board of Health for Peterborough Public Health receive the following for information: Presentation: Ontario Public Health Standards – Organizational Requirements
Moved:                                 Ms. Davies
Seconded:                           Mr. Connolley
Motion carried.                 (M-2018-009)

12. Consent Items

13. New Business

14. In Camera to Discuss Confidential Matters

15. Motions from In Camera for Open Session

16. Date, Time, and Place of the Next Meeting

The next meeting will be held February 14, 2018 in the Dr. J.K. Edwards Board Room, 3rd Floor, Peterborough Public Health, Jackson Square, 185 King Street, Peterborough, 5:30 p.m.

17. Adjournment

MOTION:
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by:                   Deputy Mayor Fallis
Seconded by:             Councillor Parnell
Motion carried.         (M-2018-010)

The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 a.m.

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In keeping with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Peterborough Public Health is committed to:

  • ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities,
  • providing programs and services that are accessible to all,
  • implementing a process to ensure that all employees, volunteers, and contractors who provide services on the agency’s behalf are provided with appropriate training on the AODA regulations,
  • making agency information and communications accessible to persons with disabilities, and
  • fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain employees with disabilities.

Peterborough Public Health shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that:

  • Programs and services are provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities.
  • The provision of programs and services to persons with disabilities and others shall be integrated unless an alternate measure is necessary, whether temporarily or on a permanent basis, to enable a person with a disability to obtain, use or benefit from programs and services.
  • Persons with a disability shall be given an opportunity equal to that given to others to obtain, use and benefit from programs and services.

Persons with disabilities may:

  • be accompanied by a guide dog or other service animal and use and keep the animal with them unless the animal is otherwise excluded by law,
  • be accompanied by a support person,
  • use their own assistive devices for the purpose of obtaining, using, PPH’s programs and services, and
  • request a copy of our policy and any related materials in an alternate format.

How to request information in other formats

If you require information in an alternate format you may contact us in several ways.

E-mail info@peterboroughpublichealth.ca

Phone: 705 743 1000

 

 

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At certain places in this website, links to other Internet addresses can be accessed. Such external Internet addresses contain information created, published, maintained or otherwise posted by institutions or organizations independent of Peterborough Public Health. Thus, no guarantee can be made as to their accuracy or availability.

Serving you through Social Media

We welcome your participation on our social media platforms: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.  These platforms are monitored regularly during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Comments outside of business hours will be reviewed the following business day.

Peterborough Public Health’s use of social media is intended to enhance our communication and encourage community engagement – not to replace normal Peterborough Public Health business processes. If you would like to request a public health service, please contact us at 705-743-1000 or toll free at 1-877-743-0101, or fill out the online form on our Contact Us webpage.

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Peterborough Public Health welcomes respectful comments on our social media channels.

Peterborough Public Health reserves the right to remove any content that:

  • Includes false, misleading information
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  • Includes spam or repeated comments
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  • Violates a legal ownership interest of another party
  • Violating privacy legislation, including discussion of items in closed session meetings
  • Does not comply with municipal, provincial or federal legislation
  • Promotes an individual religion or religious service.

Notwithstanding the criteria listed above, Peterborough Public Health reserves the right to post, refuse to post, or remove, any content from its social media at any time, without notice and to block repeat offenders.

Zero Tolerance

Respect is a core value of Peterborough Public Health. This drives our commitment to professionalism and effective communication.

We are pleased to take your calls and emails and posts but Peterborough Public Health has zero tolerance for anyone who uses profane, abusive or disrespectful language or images. Any such calls and emails will not be responded to, and where these messages or images include threats, police will be contacted.

The overall goal is to ensure that all parties participate online in a respectful, relevant way.

You are responsible to protect your privacy:

When you registered for your social media account, you provided personal information to the provider. And since then, you may have added even more information and photos to your profile. Peterborough Public Health would like to remind you that if you don’t have your privacy settings restricted, then anyone who “likes” or “follows” our account could potentially view your personal information. Be sure to get to know the security settings within the Social Media you are using.

About your personal information:

Personal information, which includes your Internet Provider (IP) address, is being collected, managed, processed and or stored by a third-party service provider and is therefore, not in the sole domain, custody and control of Peterborough Public Health. Additionally, your personal information may cross the border to a foreign jurisdiction and will therefore, be subject to the governing laws of that jurisdiction.

Peterborough Public Health will post topics and updates on public health activities and, from time to time, will ask for your feedback. This information will be monitored, reported back to staff and sometimes the Board of Health.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT !  Because of the large influx of applications, when applying for a position, please place your first and last name, position classification and Job ID in the subject line of your e-mail application to careers@peterboroughpublichealth.ca.

E.g. Jane Smith, Administrative Assistant, 12-E-2000

If these directions are not followed your application may be rejected.

 

Current Vacancies:

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Complaints

For information about complaints please refer to the Board policy which can be found here. To submit a complaint via email please e-mail us at: info@peterboroughpublichealth.ca

Please note: Email correspondence is not secure. To report confidential information, please contact Peterborough Public Health directly.

Environmental Complaints

If your complaint pertains to a potential environmental hazard that is likely to have an adverse effect on the health of a person, such as poor air quality, exposure to toxic chemicals, lack of heating, condition of a home, contaminated food, exposure to sewage or contaminated water, please email us.  Your complaint will be directed to the appropriate staff person for response.

Please submit via email info@peterboroughpublichealth.ca

Bylaws & Policies

Board of Health By-Laws
By-Law Number 1, Management of Property
By-Law Number 2, Banking and Finance
By-Law Number 3, Calling and Proceedings at Meetings
By-Law Number 4, Appointment of an Auditor
By-Law Number 5, Powers, Duties, and Term of Office of the Chairperson And Vice-Chairperson
By-Law Number 7, Execution of Documents
By-Law Number 8, Building Code Act – Sewage Systems
By-Law Number 9, Procurement of Goods and Services
By-Law Number 10, Conduct of Open and In-Camera Meetings

Board of Health Policies and Procedures
Accessibility
Accommodation
Accessibility
Appointments Provincial Representatives
Authority and Jurisdiction
Board Leadership and Committee Membership Selection
Complaints – Public
Contractor Performance and Litigation
Correspondence
COVID Vaccination Policy for BOH Members
Donor Recognition
Delegation of Authority
Effective Governance by Effective Board Members
Ethics Reporting Policy
Exit Interviews for Vacating Board Members
Human Rights and Discrimination
Immunization
Jordan’s Principle
Land Acknowledgement and Recognition of Indigenous Cultures
Medical Officer of Health
Medical Officer of Health – Performance Appraisal
Medical Officer of Health – Selection
Medical Officer of Health – Absence
Orientation for Board of Health Members
Remuneration of Board of Health Volunteers
Remuneration of Members
Remuneration Review
Sponsorship, Policy
Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention
Vision, Mission and Values

Board of Health Committees – Terms of Reference
Governance Committee
Indigenous Health Advisory Circle
Stewardship Committee

Members

Chair
Joy Lachica
Councillor, City of Peterborough (Town Ward)

Vice Chair
Ron Black
Deputy Mayor, Township of Selwyn

Members at Large

Bonnie Clark
Warden, County of Peterborough
Mayor, Township of Otonabee – South Monaghan

Dan Moloney
Provincial Appointee

Dave Haacke
Councillor, City of Peterborough (Northcrest Ward)

Dr. Hans Stelzer
Provincial Appointee

Kathryn Wilson
Councillor, Hiawatha First Nation

Keith Riel
Councillor, City of Peterborough (Ashburnham Ward)

Matthew Graham
Mayor, Township of Cavan Monaghan

Nodin Knott
Councillor, Curve Lake First Nation

Paul Johnston
Provincial Appointee

Dr. Ramesh Makhija
Provincial Appointee

Scott Baker
Provincial Appointee