Reconciliation in Action: Mohawk Medbuy and Medical, Surgical & Safety Supplies Limited Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Medical, Surgical & Safety Supplies Limited (MSS) and Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) are pleased to announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore avenues for collaboration through meaningful dialogue.
“Our agreement with MSS is a win-win for both our organizations,” said Tony DiEmanuele, President and CEO of Mohawk Medbuy. “We have great esteem for the work MSS is doing and look forward to engaging with them, and our collective Members, customers and stakeholders in this shared journey of reconciliation. It’s a central element of our new Environmental, Social and Governmental (ESG) Program commitments.”
MSS is headquartered in Hay River, Northwest Territories and is the largest Indigenous-owned medical company in Canada. A trusted and valued partner in the delivery of health care services, MSS is a fully integrated wholesale network that operates in all three territories and six provinces.
“We're excited to be working with Mohawk Medbuy,” said James Hiebert, President of MSS. “MMC is a key partner in our collective work towards economic reconciliation – the authentic and meaningful integration of Indigenous communities, people and their businesses into the economic engine of Canada.”
The Mohawk Medbuy / MSS Memorandum of Understanding represents an innovative and strategic reconciliation partnership to leverage both organizations’ scale, scope and expertise. By bringing Indigenous and traditional, mainstream supply chains together through collaboration and mutual respect, we’re heightening the visibility of Indigenous businesses and growing Indigenous influence on Canada’s health care supply chains.
“Together we’re showing the power of reconciliation in action,” added James. “We’re two like-minded organizations committed to self-determination, economic advancement and wellness for all Indigenous people and future generations to come.”
About Medical, Surgical & Safety Supplies Limited
Medical, Surgical & Safety Supplies Ltd. is a Certified Aboriginal Business that was founded in 1992 in Hay River, Northwest Territories. MSS’s mission is to be a trusted and valued partner in the delivery of health care services that is focused on enhanced outcomes and a client-friendly experience.
MSS is a people-oriented business that has evolved during the last 30 years into a fully integrated wholesale distribution network, distributing to hubs in NT, YT, NU, BC, AB, SK, MB, ON and QC.
About Mohawk Medbuy
Mohawk Medbuy is a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization that supports hundreds of hospitals and non-acute care providers in ON, NB, NS, NL, PEI, MB and YT. MMC provides efficient, cost-effective procurement of medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceutical products, capital equipment and food/nutrition solutions, as well as warehousing and logistics, accounts payable and linen services. The Burlington, Ontario-based organization also has offices in Thunder Bay, London and Brantford and a linens facility in Hamilton.