Naming a long-term care home after Bernice Redmond, Canada's first Black nurse
Scarborough Community Council is asked to approve naming a new long-term care facility at 4610 Finch Avenue East after Bernice Redmond, a pioneering Black nurse and the first Black woman appointed to the Victorian Order of Nurses. The home will also include a Black-focused care unit. Community organizations testified in strong support.
From the floor
“I think a name will tell the story of what the building is about, what the services are going to be about. It's the same thing with the naming of Taiu. Taiu is an African name, a Swahili name, which means be in good health.”Speaker not identified
“She's also the first black woman to be appointed to the Victorian Order of Nurses. And so it is with that spirit that we are supporting this naming.”Speaker not identified
“Representation matters. It inspires young people, honors those who have come before us, and strengthens the connections between communities and the services designed to support them.”Speaker not identified
Also in this item
• The facility will include a Black-focused care unit, designed to serve Black and racialized communities with culturally tailored care.
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Motion passed unanimously to name the long-term care home in honor of Bernice Redmond.
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