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With the change of seasons in the traditional territories of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and beyond comes a change in our everyday lives. Summer holidays come to an end, school begins again, routines shift, and the days gradually become shorter. These changes are a natural part of life - and a reminder that our health and wellbeing can evolve alongside us. To support these transitions, we’re looking forward to sharing this season’s NCCIH newsletter, including new resources to support healthy aging.
In the fall of 2025, the NCCIH began work on a series of healthy aging booklets for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis adults (18-49 years) and older adults (50+years) in Canada. The booklets were developed in response to requests from Indigenous families and community partners for culturally relevant resources to support the health and well-being of First Nations people, Inuit, and Métis people throughout the aging process. The healthy aging resources are grounded in the belief that healthy aging is a lifelong process that can start at any age. You can access the collection of booklets here.
We are also excited to announce the launch of the publication Tsawyewh Ts’eelthis: Strength For All, co-written by NCCIH’s Director Dr. Sarah de Leeuw. The book captures and celebrates the voices and teachings of 37 Carrier and Sekani Elders throughout the region, and was developed through a multi-year research project focused on strengthening mental wellness and suicide prevention for Elders in B.C.’s Northern Interior. The project was a continuation of previous research collaborations which looked at how to enhance health and wellness in Dakelh communities across the age spectrum, including children, youth and adults. Access the web story for more.
Our team is beginning to gear up to engage with our community in person for this fall conference season. We attended Carrier Sekani Family Services’ Elders Conference in Prince George this past September, where we were grateful to be part of a gathering that honoured the wisdom, lived experiences, teachings, and contributions of Elders from across our communities.
Looking ahead, we’ll be attending several upcoming events, including the First Nations Health Manager’s Association National Conference from November 3-5 in Vancouver, the National Gathering of Graduate Students November 24-26 in Toronto, and Journées annuelles de santé publique 2026 December 7-9 in Québec City. We look forward to coming together, exchanging knowledge, and continuing important conversations about Indigenous health and wellbeing.
If you are interested in knowing about our publications, visit our website or subscribe to our mailing list to receive notifications of newly released NCCIH resources, podcasts, webinars, and our regular seasonal newsletters. Please enjoy and share our knowledge resources with your community and networks, and if you have not already done so, join us on Bluesky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Vimeo, YouTube, SoundCloud, or ISSUU to participate in updates as they happen.
We hope this fall brings a meaningful season of transition, reflection, and renewal. As routines shift and we move into a new season, we hope the NCCIH can be a helpful source of information and resources. As always, we are grateful for your continued interest, engagement, and support.
Sna Chaylia
Dr. Terri Aldred, Academic Lead
National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH)
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