Giving to Our Communities

As an organization that is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, we recognize that we have a role to play in reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous communities. To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we strive to take meaningful action to support positive change and progress in the communities we serve:

• Since 2022, Dynacare has partnered with Indigenous communities in Ontario as part of the #Dynacare4Diabetes campaign to offer accessible diabetes testing at convenient pop-up events.
• In 2023 Dynacare joined PanAm’s Medical Careers Exploration Program, which introduces Indigenous students to all the possibilities that exist in the healthcare field and aims to inspire, support and prepare students in their pursuit of healthcare careers. We welcome students at our Winnipeg laboratory for hands-on practicum days.
• In 2024 Dynacare launched the Mino Pimatisiwin Scholarship in partnership with Herzing College. The scholarship will be awarded to two Indigenous recipients to undertake a Medical Laboratory Assistant certification in Winnipeg. In addition to the scholarship, Dynacare provides the scholarship recipients with the opportunity to complete their student practicums at our Winnipeg laboratory.

We hope that these initial steps provide opportunity to ensure Indigenous peoples have equitable access to training, education and job opportunities; lead to greater participation and representation in healthcare, and in supporting Indigenous communities.