Now in its second decade of existence, FNIGC remains committed to supporting the health and well-being of First Nations people living and raising their families across the country through the assertion of data sovereignty.
Since FNIGC was established as a stand-alone entity in 2010, our work has evolved to encompass three national surveys of First Nations people living on-reserve and in northern communities, which have yielded numerous survey reports; research initiatives that align with First Nations values and priorities; many publications and knowledge translation and outreach efforts; strategic partnerships at national, regional, and community levels; and ambitious capacity building activities – all to support our efforts to fulfill the vision that every First Nation will achieve data sovereignty in alignment with its distinct world view.
FNIGC continues to grow into its mandate by developing new research products, creating innovative ways to make our data available to communities, building capacity in research and information governance, promoting OCAP® education and training, and preparing for the implementation of the national First Nations Data Governance Strategy.
The past few years have presented some unprecedented challenges and introduced many uncertainties, but these were also a timely reminder of the power of community to come together and support one another during trying times. We are grateful to have been able to continue the important work we have been tasked with, and for our staff, Board of Directors, and partners that make it possible.
This site is an important resource that provides the latest news and insights from FNIGC, as well as our current reports, publications, resources, and tools. We will also be adding new content that represents our renewed commitment to Knowledge Translation. I encourage you to explore the site and return regularly for updates about our work.
