ORGANIZATIONS
There are many organizations that can help us- some provincial, some national, many are non-governemental and so often vulnerable to funding cuts. You can help to sustain these organizations by emailing them when you find their resource have been useful for you and your clients. This list is of course incomplete and ever growing, the URLs were active as of April 2019.
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
The National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH) is a national Indigenous organization established in 2005 by the Government of Canada and funded through the Public Health Agency of Canada to support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis public health renewal and health equity through knowledge translation and exchange. The NCCAH is hosted by the University of Northern BC (UNBC) in Prince George, BC. https://www.nccah-ccnsa.ca/en/
Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement- Indigenous Health
CFHI collaborates with provincial-territorial government departments, regional health authorities and Indigenous organizations and groups to support the development and spread of culturally appropriate and safe care for all Indigenous people in Canada.
National Aboriginal Health Organization
The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is a knowledge based organization that advances and promotes the health and well-being of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis through collaborative research, Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, building capacity, and community led initiatives. http://nccdh.ca/organizations/entry/national-aboriginal-health-organization
Alberta Health Services- Indigenous Health
The Indigenous Health Program partners with Indigenous peoples, communities and key stakeholders to provide accessible, culturally appropriate health services for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Alberta. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page11949.aspx
Government of Canada- Indigenous Health
Access the First Nations and Inuit home and community care program, health services and nursing care. Also find support for former students of Indian residential schools.
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/aboriginal-health.html
Montreal Urban Aboriginal Community Strategy Network (NETWORK)
The NETWORK is comprised of voluntary sector groups, volunteers and government officials who work towards the vision to improve the quality of life of the Aboriginal population living in the greater Montreal area.http://reseaumtlnetwork.com/network-documents-and-reports/?lang=en
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
The Native Counselling Services of Alberta is an “agency focused on social justice for Aboriginal people. For 45 years, NCSA has assisted Aboriginal people gain fair and equitable access to the justice, children’s services and corrections systems in Alberta.
Metis Nation of Alberta
Mission:To pursue the advancement of the socio-economic and cultural well-being of the Métis people of Alberta.The MNA website contains extensive information about governance, registration, wellness initives, education and other important issues. There are a growing number of health reports http://albertametis.com/programs-services/health/health-research-reports/
Metis Nation of BC
The Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) https://www.mnbc.ca/ represents nearly 90,000 self-identified Métis people in British Columbia, of that, nearly 18,000 are provincially registered Métis Citizens with MNBC. The Métis National Council and the Provincial Government of British Columbia, as well as the Federal Government of Canada, recognizes the MNBC as the official governing organization for Métis in BC. Métis Nation British Columbia develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis Chartered Communities and Métis people in British Columbia by providing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services.
There are numerous health related reports and resources- (eg Living with Cancer booklet) https://www.mnbc.ca/documents-resources/health