SASKTOON — Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation (DDCDC) has made a $275,000 donation to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation (JPCHF).
According to a press release, this contribution will ensure Saskatchewan First Nations and non-First Nations expectant mothers and newborns continue to have access to state-of-the-art maternal critical care equipment and culturally appropriate supplies that honour and respect patients.
DDCDC says the donation focuses on providing culturally appropriate elements for maternal patients such as smudging, moss bags, belly button pouches and much more. In addition, innovative maternal medical equipment will be purchased enabling the JPCH health-care team greater efficiency and exceptional patient care, the release states.
“The Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation supports community success through innovative partnerships and recognizes the importance of state-of-the-art maternal critical care equipment for JCPH and the inclusion of the culturally appropriate supplies for maternal care. We applaud the work of JCPH and look forward to a bright future in fostering an environment that honours and respects all cultures,” says STC Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, board chair, Dakota Dunes CDC.
“Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation is deeply committed to supporting critical equipment and programs that honour the cultural traditions and practices of First Nations mothers and families,” says Brynn Boback-Lane, president and CEO, JPCHF.
“The Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation Cares for All Project will fund both innovative medical equipment and culturally appropriate maternal supplies that will touch countless lives, bringing comfort and dignity to expecting mothers. This partnership will have a lasting impact on the health and well-being of Saskatchewan’s First Nations and non-First Nations patients. Together, we are building a future where every mother and child in Saskatchewan can feel safe, supported, and cared for in the most meaningful way.”
