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#NCCIHWebinar - What does meaningful engagement mean: “Drinking tea” with practitioners of Indigenous-led community-based participatory research (ILCBPR)
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (11 am – 12:30 pm PST / 2 pm – 3:30 pm EST)
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (11 am – 12:30 pm PST / 2 pm – 3:30 pm EST)
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#NCCIHWebinar - What does meaningful engagement mean: “Drinking tea” with practitioners of Indigenous-led community-based participatory research (ILCBPR)
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (11 am – 12:30 pm PST / 2 pm – 3:30 pm EST)
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (11 am – 12:30 pm PST / 2 pm – 3:30 pm EST)
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February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
#NCCIHWebinar - What does meaningful engagement mean: “Drinking tea” with practitioners of Indigenous-led community-based participatory research (ILCBPR)
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (11 am – 12:30 pm PST / 2 pm – 3:30 pm EST)
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (11 am – 12:30 pm PST / 2 pm – 3:30 pm EST)
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New report just published from #TheNCCIH: “Indigenous health impact assessment: Systematic review of the literature” - https://loom.ly/QOCR6jU
Join the upcoming webinar “Indigenous-specific health impact assessment: What would it look like in Canada?” - https://loom.ly/BHUt3j4
#IndigenousHealth
Join the upcoming webinar “Indigenous-specific health impact assessment: What would it look like in Canada?” - https://loom.ly/BHUt3j4
#IndigenousHealth
January 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM
New report just published from #TheNCCIH: “Indigenous health impact assessment: Systematic review of the literature” - https://loom.ly/QOCR6jU
Join the upcoming webinar “Indigenous-specific health impact assessment: What would it look like in Canada?” - https://loom.ly/BHUt3j4
#IndigenousHealth
Join the upcoming webinar “Indigenous-specific health impact assessment: What would it look like in Canada?” - https://loom.ly/BHUt3j4
#IndigenousHealth
“Cree woman’s taxi offers more than just a ride for Indigenous women in crisis” - https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/shedrives-indigenous-taxi-edmonton-9.7049000 - #MedicalTravel #WomensHealth #IndigenousHealth
Cree woman’s taxi offers more than just a ride for Indigenous women in crisis | CBC News
SheDrives is a taxi service based in Edmonton that offers rides and other driving services to Indigenous women. People from as far away as the Northwest Territories have reached out to thank the founder, Regan Gamble.
www.cbc.ca
January 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM
“Cree woman’s taxi offers more than just a ride for Indigenous women in crisis” - https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/shedrives-indigenous-taxi-edmonton-9.7049000 - #MedicalTravel #WomensHealth #IndigenousHealth
“‘Change lives back home’: Indigenous students take part in U of M introductory health-care program” - https://loom.ly/xE8ppko - #Education #IndigenousHealth #KnowledgeSharing
‘Change lives back home’: Indigenous students take part in U of M introductory health-care program
Indigenous Grade 12 student Knashton Mason said he could see himself one day pursuing a pharmaceutical career as he combines calamine with other elements to make sunscreen.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
“‘Change lives back home’: Indigenous students take part in U of M introductory health-care program” - https://loom.ly/xE8ppko - #Education #IndigenousHealth #KnowledgeSharing
“GNWT and NWT Council of Leaders host summit to discuss primary health care reform” – https://loom.ly/l6X0i4Y - #CulturalSafety #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth – see also https://loom.ly/GB8D8qw
GNWT and NWT Council of Leaders host summit to discuss primary health care reform | Government of Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the NWT Council of Leaders are hosting a three-day summit in Yellowknife from January 20 to 22, 2026. The event, Following the North Star: Primary Health Care Reimagined Together, will bring together Indigenous governments, health system leaders, and national experts to share lessons and explore promising models of care.
www.gov.nt.ca
January 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
“GNWT and NWT Council of Leaders host summit to discuss primary health care reform” – https://loom.ly/l6X0i4Y - #CulturalSafety #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth – see also https://loom.ly/GB8D8qw
“SFU and FNHA sign MOU to improve health and wellness of First Nations peoples in B.C.” - loom.ly/jH0ITW8 - #IndigenousHealth #IndigenousWellness #HealthEquity #PatientAdvocate - @sfu.ca
SFU and FNHA sign MOU to improve health and wellness of First Nations peoples in B.C.
Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance and implement common goals related to First Nations health and we...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:36 PM
“SFU and FNHA sign MOU to improve health and wellness of First Nations peoples in B.C.” - loom.ly/jH0ITW8 - #IndigenousHealth #IndigenousWellness #HealthEquity #PatientAdvocate - @sfu.ca
“New mental health van aims to support First Nations people in Thunder Bay, Ont.” - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/ifna-mobile-mental-outreach-van-9.7051820 - #MentalHealth #FirstNationsHealth #HealthEquity #CulturalSafety – see also https://loom.ly/AsWgPwk
New mental health van aims to support First Nations people in Thunder Bay, Ont. | CBC News
The Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA) is launching a new service to help direct its members to different services in Thunder Bay, Ont. Here's how the mobile mental outreach van came together and how it aims to support IFNA community members.
www.cbc.ca
January 21, 2026 at 9:02 PM
“New mental health van aims to support First Nations people in Thunder Bay, Ont.” - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/ifna-mobile-mental-outreach-van-9.7051820 - #MentalHealth #FirstNationsHealth #HealthEquity #CulturalSafety – see also https://loom.ly/AsWgPwk
“New Indigenous-led hub will support homelessness and addiction recovery” - www.sootoday.com/local-news/n... - #HarmReduction #Housing #IndigenousHealth #CulturalSafety
New Indigenous-led hub will support homelessness and addiction recovery
Hub operated by Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services in Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River and Sagamok Anishnawbek
www.sootoday.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
“New Indigenous-led hub will support homelessness and addiction recovery” - www.sootoday.com/local-news/n... - #HarmReduction #Housing #IndigenousHealth #CulturalSafety
“Indigenous centre uses storytelling to honour history” - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/industry-news/property-report/article-indigenous-centre-uses-storytelling-to-honour-history/ - #IndigenousHealth #IndigenousHistory #KnowledgeSharing
Indigenous centre uses storytelling to honour history
Northern Ontario project memorializes area’s residential school survivors
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
“Indigenous centre uses storytelling to honour history” - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/industry-news/property-report/article-indigenous-centre-uses-storytelling-to-honour-history/ - #IndigenousHealth #IndigenousHistory #KnowledgeSharing
“Construction on All Nations Hope Network officially underway, as a ‘place of hope’” - https://www.ctvnews.ca/regina/article/construction-on-all-nations-hope-network-officially-underway-as-a-place-of-hope/ - #IndigenousHealth #CulturalSafety #CultureSDoH
Construction on All Nations Hope Network officially underway, as a ‘place of hope’
Shovels were dug into North Central soil on Friday, starting the construction of a new 30,000 square foot building for the All Nations Hope Network.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM
“Construction on All Nations Hope Network officially underway, as a ‘place of hope’” - https://www.ctvnews.ca/regina/article/construction-on-all-nations-hope-network-officially-underway-as-a-place-of-hope/ - #IndigenousHealth #CulturalSafety #CultureSDoH
“Teaching language, building identity: Inside Rama’s unique daycare” - www.villagereport.ca/village-pick... - #KnowledgeSharing #LanguageSovereignty #Education – see also www.nccih.ca/495/ELCC-qua...
Teaching language, building identity: Inside Rama’s unique daycare
'I spent the first two years crying,' says overjoyed administrator at Waasa Enaabijig Zaswin daycare in Rama
www.villagereport.ca
January 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
“Teaching language, building identity: Inside Rama’s unique daycare” - www.villagereport.ca/village-pick... - #KnowledgeSharing #LanguageSovereignty #Education – see also www.nccih.ca/495/ELCC-qua...
“Saskatoon school to be converted to wellness clinic with MRI” - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/saskatoon-saskatchewan-health-care-former-school-heritage-mri-9.7035598 - #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth
Saskatoon school to be converted to wellness clinic with MRI | CBC News
The provincial government is building Saskatoon’s first urgent care centre nearby on the grounds of a former elementary school, on land now owned by Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and leased long-term by the province.
www.cbc.ca
January 15, 2026 at 8:02 PM
“Saskatoon school to be converted to wellness clinic with MRI” - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/saskatoon-saskatchewan-health-care-former-school-heritage-mri-9.7035598 - #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth
“Call for proposals to support innovation in Indigenous early learning and child care” - https://loom.ly/su4oPLo - #GovCanada #ChildHealth #IELCC – see also https://loom.ly/7GxF_Jo
Call for proposals to support innovation in Indigenous early learning and child care - Canada.ca
First Nations, Inuit and Métis children have the right to access high-quality and culturally appropriate early learning and child care programs that reflect their languages, traditions and values. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in early learning and child care that is designed and led by Indigenous governments and communities to build the foundation for children to succeed.
www.canada.ca
January 15, 2026 at 4:22 PM
“Call for proposals to support innovation in Indigenous early learning and child care” - https://loom.ly/su4oPLo - #GovCanada #ChildHealth #IELCC – see also https://loom.ly/7GxF_Jo
NCCIH webinar: Indigenous-specific health impact assessment: What would it look like in Canada?
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Date and time: Thursday, January 29, 2026 (11 am – 12:30 pm PST / 2 pm – 3:30 pm EST)
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#TheNCCIH
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Date and time: Thursday, January 29, 2026 (11 am – 12:30 pm PST / 2 pm – 3:30 pm EST)
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#TheNCCIH
January 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM
NCCIH webinar: Indigenous-specific health impact assessment: What would it look like in Canada?
Zoom registration: unbc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Date and time: Thursday, January 29, 2026 (11 am – 12:30 pm PST / 2 pm – 3:30 pm EST)
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#TheNCCIH
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Date and time: Thursday, January 29, 2026 (11 am – 12:30 pm PST / 2 pm – 3:30 pm EST)
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“Building better homes key to fixing Indigenous housing crisis, says report” - www.cbc.ca/news/indigen... - #HousingSDoH #IndigenousHealth - see also www.nccih.ca/495/The_buil...
Building better homes key to fixing Indigenous housing crisis, says report | CBC News
Energy efficient homes are key to fixing some health issues and solving the housing crisis in Indigenous communities, according to a new report on Indigenous housing.
www.cbc.ca
January 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
“Building better homes key to fixing Indigenous housing crisis, says report” - www.cbc.ca/news/indigen... - #HousingSDoH #IndigenousHealth - see also www.nccih.ca/495/The_buil...
“Racism, misunderstanding block Indigenous access to HIV care in Canada” - https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/11/news/first-nations-healthcare-hiv-canada-access - #IndigenousHealth #HealthEquity - see also https://www.nccih.ca/495/experiences-rural-Indigenous-healthcare-BC.nccih?id=10496
Racism, misunderstanding block Indigenous access to HIV care in Canada
Canada’s new HIV guidelines aim to expand access but overlook realities of Indigenous communities facing disproportionate rates and different transmission patterns.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
“Racism, misunderstanding block Indigenous access to HIV care in Canada” - https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/11/news/first-nations-healthcare-hiv-canada-access - #IndigenousHealth #HealthEquity - see also https://www.nccih.ca/495/experiences-rural-Indigenous-healthcare-BC.nccih?id=10496
“Island Health exploring how to better support Indigenous patients” - https://westerlynews.ca/2025/12/06/island-health-exploring-how-to-better-support-indigenous-patients/ - #PatientCare #HealthEquity #CulturalSafety #PatientAdvocate
Island Health exploring how to better support Indigenous patients - Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News
Indigenous healing talk at health summit explores Cultural Safety and Humility Standard assessment
westerlynews.ca
January 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
“Island Health exploring how to better support Indigenous patients” - https://westerlynews.ca/2025/12/06/island-health-exploring-how-to-better-support-indigenous-patients/ - #PatientCare #HealthEquity #CulturalSafety #PatientAdvocate
“Indigenous-led conservation efforts match or surpass similar initiatives when properly funded, new research shows” - https://loom.ly/bN-tszA - #HealthyLand #IndigenousKnowledge #KnowledgeSharing - @concordia.ca
Indigenous-led conservation efforts match or surpass similar initiatives when properly funded, new research shows | News - Concordia University
Government support helps communities limit carbon emissions and promote biodiversity while maintaining cultural heritage and traditions
www.concordia.ca
January 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
“Indigenous-led conservation efforts match or surpass similar initiatives when properly funded, new research shows” - https://loom.ly/bN-tszA - #HealthyLand #IndigenousKnowledge #KnowledgeSharing - @concordia.ca
“How the beaver is teaching Indigenous communities about ecological balance and reciprocity” - https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7019918 - #HealthyLand #IndigenousHealth - see also https://www.nccih.ca/495/Indigenous-led-climate-action-land-changes.nccih?id=10524
How the beaver is teaching Indigenous communities about ecological balance and reciprocity
CBC Lite
www.cbc.ca
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
“How the beaver is teaching Indigenous communities about ecological balance and reciprocity” - https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7019918 - #HealthyLand #IndigenousHealth - see also https://www.nccih.ca/495/Indigenous-led-climate-action-land-changes.nccih?id=10524
“Nunavut's new suicide prevention minister says youth mental health is a priority” - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7014706 - #MentalHealth #YouthHealth #InuitHealth
Nunavut's new suicide prevention minister says youth mental health is a priority
WARNING: This story discusses suicide. Janet Pitsiulaaq Brewster’s appointment in the role comes at a pivotal time. Data from the territory's representative for children adn youth shows a staggering increase in injuries due to suicide attempts and suicidal ideation among young Nunavummiut last year. The CBC's Samuel Wat has more.
www.cbc.ca
January 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
“Nunavut's new suicide prevention minister says youth mental health is a priority” - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7014706 - #MentalHealth #YouthHealth #InuitHealth
“‘New wave of nurses’ integrating harm reduction into health care in B.C.” - https://westerlynews.ca/2025/12/13/new-wave-of-nurses-integrating-harm-reduction-into-health-care-in-b-c/ - #HarmReduction #PatientCare
‘New wave of nurses’ integrating harm reduction into health care in B.C. - Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News
Vancouver Island University students host harm reduction panel, naloxone training
westerlynews.ca
January 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
“‘New wave of nurses’ integrating harm reduction into health care in B.C.” - https://westerlynews.ca/2025/12/13/new-wave-of-nurses-integrating-harm-reduction-into-health-care-in-b-c/ - #HarmReduction #PatientCare
“Culturally designed video game for Inuit youths enters testing phase” - https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/culturally-designed-video-game-for-inuit-youths-enters-testing-phase/ - #YouthHealth #InuitHealth #MentalHealth
Culturally designed video game for Inuit youths enters testing phase
Newspaper of record for Nunavut, and the Nunavik territory of Quebec
nunatsiaq.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
“Culturally designed video game for Inuit youths enters testing phase” - https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/culturally-designed-video-game-for-inuit-youths-enters-testing-phase/ - #YouthHealth #InuitHealth #MentalHealth
“For the first time, a safe haven for Inuit women is being built south of Nunavut” - https://capitalcurrent.ca/for-the-first-time-a-safe-haven-for-inuit-women-is-being-built-south-of-nunavut/ - #WomensHeatlh #InuitHealth #HousingSDoH
For the first time, a safe haven for Inuit women is being built south of Nunavut - Capital Current
Ottawa's Hunt Club neighbourhood will house the city's first shelter devoted to Inuit women and children escaping violence.
capitalcurrent.ca
January 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
“For the first time, a safe haven for Inuit women is being built south of Nunavut” - https://capitalcurrent.ca/for-the-first-time-a-safe-haven-for-inuit-women-is-being-built-south-of-nunavut/ - #WomensHeatlh #InuitHealth #HousingSDoH
NCCIH webinar: H.E.A.L. Healthcare: Hearts-based Education and Anticolonial Learning in Healthcare
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Date and time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (11:30 am – 1 pm PST / 2:30 pm – 4 pm EDT)
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#TheNCCIH #NCCIHWebinar
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Date and time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (11:30 am – 1 pm PST / 2:30 pm – 4 pm EDT)
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#TheNCCIH #NCCIHWebinar
January 8, 2026 at 10:20 PM
NCCIH webinar: H.E.A.L. Healthcare: Hearts-based Education and Anticolonial Learning in Healthcare
Zoom registration: unbc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Date and time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (11:30 am – 1 pm PST / 2:30 pm – 4 pm EDT)
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#TheNCCIH #NCCIHWebinar
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Date and time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (11:30 am – 1 pm PST / 2:30 pm – 4 pm EDT)
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“Many Indigenous mothers must travel hundreds of kilometres to give birth. Meet the midwives changing that” - thewalrus.ca/indigenous-m... - #MaternalHealth #Midwifery #MedicalTravel #CulturalSafety
Many Indigenous Mothers Must Travel Hundreds of Kilometres to Give Birth. Meet the Midwives Changing That | The Walrus
A resurgence of traditional midwifery is bringing deliveries back home
thewalrus.ca
January 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM
“Many Indigenous mothers must travel hundreds of kilometres to give birth. Meet the midwives changing that” - thewalrus.ca/indigenous-m... - #MaternalHealth #Midwifery #MedicalTravel #CulturalSafety