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As we reach the midpoint of summer in the traditional territories of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation, we are enjoying the warmth, renewal, and opportunities for connection that this season brings. Whether you are taking a break during summer holidays or seeking respite from the heat, we invite you to explore the summer edition of the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) newsletter.
On May 8, the NCCIH had the honour of signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), reaffirming a partnership that has spanned more than two decades. The agreement will see UNBC continue to host NCCIH on its Prince George, BC campus, extending a relationship that began when NCCIH was established in 2005. We look forward to the future of this partnership and the many opportunities it will continue to create for our organization and the communities we serve. Learn more about this partnership and event on NCCIH’s webpage.
At the end of May, we gathered in Iqaluit for our annual Advisory Committee meeting to discuss the future direction, priorities, and impact of the NCCIH. Raising up my hands to our Advisory Committee members who continue to play a vital role in guiding NCCIH’s work by providing valuable insights on Indigenous health and wellbeing. Their knowledge and perspectives help strengthen our connections with Indigenous communities across the country and inform our efforts to advance meaningful and impactful initiatives. We invite you to visit our webpage to learn more about the members of the NCCIH Advisory Committee and the diverse perspectives and expertise they bring to this important work.
All four sessions of NCCIH’s webinar series on Indigenous Health Impact Assessment are now available online. Hosted between January and March, the series was led by Dr. Diana Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Environmental Health Governance. We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Lewis, her co-presenters, and the team at the IndigenERA Lab for delivering such insightful and informative webinars – their expertise and contributions helped foster timely discussions on Indigenous approaches to health impact assessment. View NCCIH webinars.
We concluded our conference season this past April at the International Congress on Academic Medicine, where we had the opportunity to connect with colleagues and partners engaged in public health and Indigenous health and wellbeing. We encourage you to request NCCIH publications through our website, or contact us any time. We welcome any comments or questions you may have!
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.
Summer is a time to strengthen relationships – not only with the land, but also with one another. In this spirit, NCCIH is pleased to share updates on the resources, collaborations, and opportunities that continue to support Indigenous health and wellbeing across the country.
Sna Chaylia
Dr. Terri Aldred, Academic Lead
National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH)
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