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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 12h
“Mentorship helps emerging Indigenous physicians succeed” - universityaffairs.ca/news/mentors... - #Education #Mentorship #CulturalSafety
Mentorship helps emerging Indigenous physicians succeed - University Affairs
Programs help offset longstanding deficiencies in education, guidance and representation.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 1d
“How Indigenous-led health education in remote communities can make reconciliation real” - www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor... - #Education #CulturalSafety #KnowledgeSharing
How Indigenous-led health education in remote communities can make reconciliation real | Queen's Gazette
Indigenous professionals remain underrepresented in health care.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 1d
“Brantford and Paris hospitals launch first-ever Indigenous Health Strategy” - www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar... - #HealthEquity #PatientCare #IndigenousHealth - see also www.nccih.ca/495/Indigeno...
Brantford and Paris hospitals launch first-ever Indigenous Health Strategy
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is looking to advance Truth and Reconciliation efforts by launching its first-ever 2025–2028 Indigenous Health Strategy. The goal is to bridge traditional ...
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First Nations Health Authority @thefnha.bsky.social · 5d
Each season offers its own gifts, and spending time outdoors can be deeply beneficial for our mental wellness. Let us reflect on these gifts as we observe World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, so we can take care of our wellness.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hcBg3W
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 5d
“‘How can I help?’: Transforming health care in rural and Indigenous communities” - ubyssey.ca/research/rtv... - #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth #CulturalSafety
‘How can I help?’: Transforming health care in rural and Indigenous communities
Access to health care has been a long challenge in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. The Real-Time Virtual Support Network (RTVS) aims to enhance ongoing patient care and address inequities wi...
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 6d
The Chief Public Health Officer 2025 report, “Working together to thrive: Well-being and public health” is now available: www.canada.ca/en/public-he...

The report proposes actions for how professionals in public health and other sectors can advance well-being.

#PublicHealth #IndigenousHealth
New CPHO report - "Working together to thrive: Well-being and public health"
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 9d
“Whitehorse housing facility for women and families dedicated to late Indigenous leader” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #Housing #IndigenousHealth #HousingSDoH
Whitehorse housing facility for women and families dedicated to late Indigenous leader | CBC News
With 15 units, the facility provides short-term and emergency housing for Indigenous women and families including those fleeing abuse or recovering from addiction. It's in honour of the late Ta'an Kwä...
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 12d
“A traditional learning circle is opening at Point Pelee National Park. Here's a look inside” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #IndigenousHealth #IndigenousKnowledge #CultureSDoH
Caldwell First Nation leads two new initiatives at Point Pelee | CBC News
Point Pelee National Park and Caldwell First Nation are partnering for several new initiatives, starting this weekend with a new "traditional learning circle," and soon, a new mural at the tip.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 12d
“A shared vision for better health: A unique initiative in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is bringing Indigenous patient partners and UBC experts together to address barriers to eye care” - www.med.ubc.ca/news/a-share... - #VisionHealth #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth
A shared vision for better health - UBC Faculty of Medicine
A unique initiative in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is bringing Indigenous patient partners and UBC experts together to address barriers to eye care.
www.med.ubc.ca
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 13d
The NCCIH's Dr. Aldred & Dr. de Leeuw attended Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health Think Tank 2025 this week.

Also participating at the event was NCCIH’s Advisory Council member Dr. Swidrovich & former Advisory Council member Dr. Adams.

#HealthResearch
Left to right: NCCIH Academic Lead Dr. Aldred, NCCIH Director Dr. de Leeuw, and former NCCIH Advisory Committee member Dr. Adams NCCIH Advisory Committee member Dr. Swidrovich
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 13d
“The first ever Indigenous youth centre in Calgary has recently opened” - cjwe.ca/2025/09/22/t... - #YouthHealth #CulturalSafety
The first ever Indigenous youth centre in Calgary has recently opened
The Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) recently celebrated the grand opening of a new Indigenous youth ...
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First Nations Health Authority @thefnha.bsky.social · 15d
On Orange Shirt Day 2025, FNHA is celebrating the start of a landmark school year, one that moves us closer towards achieving the “Truth" in Truth and Reconciliation.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gIOrsS
Orange Shirt Day 2025 marks milestone year for Truth and Reconciliation education
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 14d
ReconciliAction webinar - By Strength, We Are Still Here: Truth, Reconciliation, and the Path Forward

October 3, 2025 from 12:00 - 1:00pm (PDT) - Learn more and register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8245c4...

#IndigenousHealh
Upcoming Webinar October 3 at 12pm (PDT) - By Strength, We Are Still Here: Truth, Reconciliation, and the Path Forward
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 14d
Stop by #TheNCCIH booth at the National Gathering of Elders today!

Learn more - www.ngekanata.com/national-gat...

#NGE2025 #IndigenousHealth
Visit NCCIH's Research Associates at our booth at the National Gathering of Elders September 29-October 2
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 14d
“Indigenous land return sparks cultural revival” - www.chch.com/chch-news/in... - #CultureSDoH #HealthyLand #IndigenousHealth - see also www.nccih.ca/34/Publicati...
Indigenous land return sparks cultural revival
In Central Saanich, a land return to the W̱SÁNEĆ Land Trust two years ago is now sparking a movement toward cultural revival and future planning.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 15d
September 30th marks Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a message from the NCCIH www.nccih.ca/485/NCCIH_in...

Orange Shirt Society - orangeshirtday.org

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...

#OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #NDTR
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 16d
“How an Indigenous design studio helped improve access to health care at UHN — and beyond” - www.theglobeandmail.com/business/sma... - #HealthEquity #CulturalSafety #Indigenization
How an Indigenous design studio helped improve access to health care at UHN — and beyond
The Indigenous Design Studio (IDS) at Toronto architecture firm Brook McIlroy helped create a safe and welcoming space for Indigenous patients
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 16d
“Indigenous women lead new HIV research and community wellness initiatives” - healthenews.mcgill.ca/indigenous-w... - #IndigenousHealth #IndigenousKnowledge #HealthResearch - @healthsciences.mcgill.ca
Indigenous women lead new HIV research and community wellness initiatives - Health e-News
New funding supports Indigenous-led engagement to advance HIV and STBBI wellness In May, a group of Indigenous women gathered at The Institute’s Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) for ...
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 16d
“This First Nation helps keep tradition of sweetgrass harvest alive in Treaty 4” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #IndigenousHealth #IndigenousKnowledge #TraditionalKnowledge
This First Nation helps keep tradition of sweetgrass harvest alive in Treaty 4 | CBC News
Members from a northern Manitoba First Nation known as the "land of sweetgrass" have travelled hundreds of kilometres to share their harvest of the medicine.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 19d
“Moving stories in motion pictures capture experiences with cancer in Ontario's Inuit community” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #InuitHealth #HealthEquity #CulturalSafety
Moving stories in motion pictures capture experiences with cancer in Ontario's Inuit community | CBC News
A new six-part video series from the Ontario Inuit Cancer Program looks to expand education on cancer prevention, recovery and care for Inuit living in the province. The organization hopes the videos ...
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 19d
“Mobile clinic in northern Alberta breaking down barriers to Indigenous health care” - ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/... - #IndigenousHealth #HealthEquity #CulturalSafety
Mobile clinic in northern Alberta breaking down barriers to Indigenous health care | RCI
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation elder says clinic services saved her life.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 20d
“Traditional feast in Stratford brings Huron-Perth Indigenous communities together” - www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar... - #IndigenousHealth #CultureSDoH
Traditional feast in Stratford brings Huron-Perth Indigenous communities together
An Indigenous feast was held in Stratford as an initiative towards showing support to First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Perth and Huron counties.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 20d
“How this Métis woman is feeding her community, one crop at a time” - www.aptnnews.ca/videos/how-t... - #MétisHealth #FoodSovereignty #TraditionalFoods
How this Métis woman is feeding her community, one crop at a time - APTN News
A North Slave Metis woman in Yellowknife has been growing a garden for her community...
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 21d
“Yukon First Nation holds first cultural caribou hunt on traditional territory in over 3 decades” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #CultureSDoH #TraditionalFoods #FoodSovereignty
Yukon First Nation holds first cultural caribou hunt on traditional territory in over 3 decades | CBC News
Kwanlin Dün First Nation citizens participated last week in the first cultural hunt for caribou on their traditional territory in over 30 years. The cultural hunt was an opportunity to share knowledge...
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 22d
“Community control for oral history” - easterndoor.com/article/comm... - #DataSovereignty #OralHistory #IndigenousHealth
Community control for oral history
Data sovereignty is at the heart of the next phase of Kahnawake’s Oral History Project, with elders’ stories and family life in Kahnawake ready to be archived in a way that above all keeps community k...
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