{"id":13262,"date":"2026-03-09T20:06:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T20:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianaccreditation.ca\/fresh\/?page_id=13262"},"modified":"2026-04-22T16:47:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T16:47:41","slug":"indigenous-practice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/canadianaccreditation.ca\/fresh\/indigenous-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Indigenous Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Land Acknowledgement<\/strong><\/p>

CAC’s home office is in Edmonton, Alberta, or Amiskwaciw\u00e2skahikan in the Nehiyawewin (Cree) language. Amiskwaciw\u00e2skahikan (Edmonton)\u00a0is proudly situated on the traditional territory of Treaty No. 6, which is the ancestral homelands, as well as a gathering place of Indigenous peoples since time immemorial and will continue\u00a0to be so for generations to come. CAC is\u00a0also honoured and privileged\u00a0to work in many other traditional territories\u00a0with various nations across multiple geographic\u00a0regions, encompassing traditions throughout Turtle Island.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\r\nINDIGENOUS PRACTICE<\/span>\r\n

Accreditation that reflects who you are<\/strong> and the communities you serve.<\/h1>\r\n

We believe Indigenous communities deserve health and human services that reflect their values, their culture, and their ways of knowing. Accreditation, done right, helps make that possible.<\/p>\r\nConnect With Us<\/a>\r\nLearn About Accreditation<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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CAC & Indigenous Communities<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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of all CAC-accredited programs carry the Indigenous designation<\/h4>\t\t\t
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Indigenous Health centres accredited across Canada<\/h4>\t\t\t
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Indigenous Treatment Centres accredited across Canada<\/h4>\t\t\t
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Our commitment to Indigenous communities isn’t a program or policy. It’s built into how we work .<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Indigenous Voices at the table<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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CAC is committed to ensuring Indigenous perspectives shape our work. Indigenous representation is maintained on our Board, and every effort is made to include Indigenous membership across our committees, so that the standards guiding Indigenous programs reflect the communities they serve.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Indigenous Designation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Indigenous designation recognizes programs built around Indigenous values, cultural safety, and community, which defines the service delivery model. It’s available to Indigenous-governed organizations that serve Indigenous peoples or are working towards the Enhanced Indigenous or Cultural Safety Standards designation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We are actively engaged in research toward incorporating Indigenous Ways of Knowing into the 2027 Edition of our standards- a direct reflection of our ongoing commitment to authentic representation<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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COMMUNITY VOICES<\/p>\r\n

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\"CAC is the only accrediting body that supports the Indigenous community and Indigenous service delivery by having Indigenous program standards.\"<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Donald Langford, Executive Director<\/p>\r\n

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WHERE WE SHOW UP<\/p>\r\n

Present in the community<\/h2>\r\n

CAC participates in key Indigenous health and wellness conferences \u2014 building relationships, listening to communities, and learning from the people our accreditation serves.<\/p>\r\n

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YSAC Conference<\/p>\r\n

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Quality Improvement & Safety Network \u2014 First Nations Health Authority<\/p>\r\n

February 24-25, 2026<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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First Nations Health Managers Association Conference<\/p>\r\n

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FOR INDIGENOUS ORGANIZATIONS<\/p>\r\n

Is CAC accreditation right for your organization?<\/h2>\r\n

If your organization delivers health, wellness, addictions, child and family, or social services to Indigenous communities, CAC's Indigenous designation may be a meaningful fit.<\/p>\r\n

Our coordinators understand the unique context of Indigenous service delivery. We don't apply a one-size-fits-all process \u2014 we work with your organization to understand your community, your values, and your goals.<\/p>\r\nStart a Conversation<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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What to Expect<\/p>\r\n

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An unhurried conversation<\/p>\r\n

We start by listening to you. You tell us about your organization and what accreditation could mean for your community.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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A guided self-assessment<\/p>\r\n

We work through the Indigenous standards together, identifying strengths, opportunities, and a realistic timeline that respects your organization's capacity. The goal is integration.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Support through every phase<\/p>\r\n

Your coordinator is with you from application through designation and beyond. The relationship doesn't end when the review does.<\/p>\r\nResources for You<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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