BCHS officially opens Indigenous Family Space at hospital – BrantBeacon

March 12, 2025

In an effort to advance reconciliation efforts and ensure Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) services remain responsive to Ogweho:weh patient needs, BCHS has officially opened Onkwehon:we Raotihwa:tsire Kanakti:yo and Anishnaabe Gudwehaangiswin aachkinigan as the original peoples’ family room (Indigenous Family Space) at the Brantford General Hospital.

This is an important step forward in creating a welcoming, inclusive healthcare experience for First Nations, Indigenous and Métis people at BCHS.

“This expanded site is a welcome addition and a permanent space for our people to come together,” said Michelle Bomberry, Manager, Indigenous Programming for BCHS. “Our valued tradition of community is important, and this space was designed with our direct input. It is a culturally safe place to be ourselves, practice our healing, and importantly and this will be a central point where Ogweho:weh families can gather.”