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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 22h

“Kikino artist's work on display inside Lac La Biche hospital” - www.lakelandtoday.ca/lac-la-biche... - #ArtandHealth #ArtWellness #IndigenousHealth - see also www.nccih.ca/495/art-thri...

Kikino artist's work on display inside Lac La Biche hospital

The paintings, which were done by Kaitlyn Littlechilds, an artist from Kikino Métis Settlement, are on display inside the hospital foyer in Lac La Biche.

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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 1d

“Honouring Truth and Reconciliation through traditional foods” - stories.northernhealth.ca/stories/hono... - #IndigenousHealth #FoodSovereignty #TraditionalFoods

Honouring Truth and Reconciliation through traditional foods | Stories

On September 30, 27 Northern Health (NH) facilities honoured the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by preparing special meals for lunch and supper that highlighted traditional Indigenous in

stories.northernhealth.ca

The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 1d

“‘This is what reconciliation looks like’: Peterborough’s new CHC focuses on Indigenous health” - peterboroughcurrents.ca/news/communi... - #IndigenousHealth #CulturalSafety #HealthEquity

Community health centre officially opens in downtown Peterborough

Years after local health-care leaders first identified Peterborough badly needed a community health centre, one has finally opened in the downtown core

peterboroughcurrents.ca

The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 2d

October 20-26 marks #CanadianIntensiveCareWeek - sharing the #TheNCCIH “Cultural Safety and Respectful Relationships” resource collection: www.nccih.ca/34/Publicati...

See also: caccn.ca/events/canad...

#IndigenousHealth #HealthEquity #CulturalSafety

The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 2d

“New program offers alternative to jail time for Indigenous offenders” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #RestorativeJustice #Decarceration#IndigenousHealth - see also www.nccih.ca/495/podcast-...

B.C. program offers Indigenous offenders alternative to criminal charges | CBC News

The B.C. First Nations Justice Council has officially opened the Indigenous Diversion Centre in Prince George, B.C., which gives Indigenous offenders the option to participate in a 90-day therapeutic ...

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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 2d

Session 1(a), October 23, 10-11am (PST). Join the Zoom session for two presentations and Q&A discussions with NCCIH staff and fellow researchers - www.unbc.ca/health-resea...

#TheNCCIH #CulturalSafety #IndigenousHealth #HealthResearch

The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 2d

“FNHA, Adler University partner to advance mental health services in First Nations communities” - educationnewscanada.com/article/educ... - #FirstNationsHealth #MentalHealth #HealthEquity

Adler University - FNHA, Adler University partner to advance mental health services in First Nations communities

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Adler University have signed a three-year partnership agreement to enhance access to mental health and wellness services for First Nations in British Colu...

educationnewscanada.com

The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 3d

“Canada’s largest Indigenous plant nursery takes root in the Kootenays” - www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca/home/canadas... - #HealthyLand #Indigenization - see also www.nccih.ca/34/Publicati...

Canada’s largest Indigenous plant nursery takes root in the Kootenays

Nupqu Resource Limited Partnership has launched a project to help repopulate industrialized and developed areas with native plants

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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 4d

Call for photos: #TheNCCIH is seeking photographs for use in upcoming knowledge products focused on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis health topics.

Submission deadline: November 15, 2025

View the web story for details: www.nccih.ca/485/NCCIH_in...

#IndigenousPhotography #IndigenousHealth

NCCIH's Call for photography - submission deadline November 15

The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 4d

“Truth and reconciliation: Culture is healing” - nationtalk.ca/story/truth-... - #Reconciliation #IndigenousHealth #ArtWellness - see also www.nccih.ca/495/art-thri...

Truth and Reconciliation: Culture is Healing

Credit: The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Reconciliation is a continuous journey, calling all of us to listen, learn and reflect on the history and lived experiences of Indigenous peoples. Hear f...

nationtalk.ca

The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 4d

“New emergency safe space for Indigenous women to open in Winnipeg next year” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #WomensHealth #Housing #IndigenousHealth

New emergency safe space for Indigenous women to open in Winnipeg next year | CBC News

An emergency safe space with a number of beds where Indigenous women at risk of violence, homelessness or exploitation can stay for up to two days and access community services is expected to open nex...

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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 5d

“Provincial funding boosts Indigenous-led treatment, recovery” - news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... - #IndigenousHealth #HealthEquity #CulturalSafety - see also www.nccih.ca/495/Indigeno...

Provincial funding boosts Indigenous-led treatment, recovery

First Nations, Métis, Inuit and urban Indigenous Peoples in B.C. will have access to stronger cultural treatment and recovery services thanks to new funding.

news.gov.bc.ca

The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 5d

“First Nation healthcare gets big expansion in local areas” - www.saultstar.com/news/first-n... - #HealthCare #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth

First Nation healthcare gets big expansion in local areas

Maamwesying is expanding its Indigenous System Navigator (ISN) to Lady Dunn Health Centre and Services de santé Chapleau Health Services.

www.saultstar.com

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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 8d

October 17th is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - Sharing #TheNCCIH "Social Determinants” resource collection to help spread awareness - loom.ly/3R0y0WY

See also: loom.ly/FltcFi8

#SDoH #EndPoverty #SocialDeterminants #HealthEquity

NCCIH Report "Understanding Indigenous health inequalities through a social determinants model"

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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 8d

“Indigenous-led groups to open 400 culturally appropriate addiction treatment spaces” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #HarmReducation #CulturalSafety #IndigenousHealth

Indigenous-led groups to open 400 culturally appropriate addiction treatment spaces | CBC News

A pair of Indigenous-led organizations are receiving funding from the Manitoba government to open about 400 new addictions treatment spaces later this year — part of push from the province to support ...

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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 8d

“Helping Indigenous communities digitize old recordings to preserve culture” - www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - #OralHistory #CultureSDoH #DataSovereignty

Helping Indigenous communities digitize old recordings to preserve culture

A project that began in British Columbia is helping Indigenous communities preserve their stories — by converting old cassette tapes into digital archives for future generations.

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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 8d

“'Our stories matter': Website honours lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Manitoba” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #WomensHealth #OralHistory - see also www.nccih.ca/495/Webinar_...

'Our stories matter': Website honours lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Manitoba | CBC News

A new website and database featuring the stories of more than 400 Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit and gender-diverse people who went missing or were found murdered in Manitoba was launched in Winn...

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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 9d

October 16th marks #WorldFoodDay - Sharing #TheNCCIH “Nutrition” resources: loom.ly/fV-yT0o

See also: loom.ly/wHRBjgg, loom.ly/_szyX9c and loom.ly/GBEVQBg

#Nutrition #IndigenousHealth #FoodSovereignty

The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 9d

“Tekontaterièn:tare Multigenerational Center for Women’s Wellness launches” - www.pentictonherald.ca/spare_news/a... - #WomensHealth #CulturalSafety #IndigenousHealth #MaternalHealth

Tekontaterièn:tare launches

Dozens were welcomed at the Tekontaterièn:tare Multigenerational Center for Women’s Wellness last Saturday for its launch and open house at the Kanesatake Health Center (KHC)’s Tsonkwatentionhátie Far...

www.pentictonherald.ca

The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 10d

“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.

universityaffairs.ca

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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 11d

“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.

www.queensu.ca

The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 11d

“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 · 15d

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 · 15d

“‘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...

ubyssey.ca

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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 15d

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"