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We work with community groups, governments, and health authorities to build capacity and support community engagement through research. Our research projects and programs promote health equity, address climate change and environmental and mental health impacts, and honour Indigenous health needs and values.

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Land-based Practice for Indigenous Health and Wellness in the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut

December 9, 2016

This study describes some of the many health benefits and positive outcomes that can come from spending more time out on the land, especially in supporting youth resilience and wellness in response to high rates of suicide in Canada’s north. This research found that Land-based practice is a highly effective way of supporting Indigenous youth […]

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Inuit Traditional Knowledge for Adapting to the Health Effects of Climate Change (IK-ADAPT)

September 28, 2016

Health Effects of Climate Change and Traditional Knowledge

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The Land of our Future

Traditional Knowledge Research for Increased Unpredictable Severe Weather and Travel Safety Impacts on Community Health: Tools for the Development of Adaptation Plans

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Yellowknives Dene First Nation Emergency Preparedness – Search and Rescue Training Identifying challenges and options for safe on-the-land practices

Emergency Measures in Remote Regions

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  • Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Gathering

    September 11 - 15, 2023

    For detailed information, visit https://www.fnha.ca/wellness/healing-our-spirit-worldwide.

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