Some Indigenous communities in northern Ontario struggle with a host of mental health issues including high rates of suicide, substance abuse and depression. We avoid mentioning any communities by name, to protect the confidentiality of participants. A challenge for this study, as for the bulk of ...
We seek to build long-term, mutually beneficial working relationships with Indigenous communities near our current and future operations.
Toronto is a dynamic city full of diversity and different cultures. The Indigenous culture is one that we recognize and value. In fact, Toronto has the biggest Indigenous population in Ontario and the fourth biggest in the country. Learn more about Indigenous events and culture in the city with...
Northern Ontario data revealed a particularly high rate of homicide involving Indigenous victims, especially in the Thunder Bay and Sudbury regions. "Indigenous people were not overrepresented as homicide victims across all of Ontario, but they were overrepresented in the Thunder Bay area which had a ...
Although exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life, research suggests that breastfeeding initiation rates and duration among Indigenous communities differ from this recommendation. Qualitative studies point to a variety of f
Solutions for improving mental wellness outcomes for Indigenous Peoples need to come from Indigenous communities, according to Deloitte Canada report
Despite the official end to the practice of birth alerts in Canada,Indigenous babies continue to be separated from their mothers in First Nations communities in Northern Ontario communitiesAll jurisdictions must follow through with their commitments to end birth alerts. Mothers targeted because of the...
Indigenous peoples in Canada experience disproportionate rates of suicide compared to non-Indigenous populations. Indigenous communities and organizations have designed local and regional approaches to prevention, and the federal government has developed
Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture 2011b. Engaging Aboriginal Communities in Archaeology: A Draft Technical Bulletin for Consultant Archaeologists in Ontario. http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/publications/AbEngageBulletin.pdf. Ontario Minstry of Tourism, Culture and Sport 2016. “Archaeology.” http...
public health providers must embrace the knowledge, expertise and strong leadership of Indigenous communities to face COVID-19," write Dr. Lisa Richardson, a physician at University Health Network and Dr. Allison Crawford, a psychiatrist at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario....