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Our data.
Our stories.
Our future.

We envision that every First Nation will achieve data sovereignty in alignment with its distinct world view.

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How does FNIGC make an impact?

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Our Impact

Our national surveys are by First Nations, for First Nations.

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Our Surveys

How can I access FNIGC data?

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FNIGC DATA

How can OCAP® help to protect your information?

Learn more about the First Nations principles of OCAP® here.

OCAP®

What is the First Nations Information Governance Centre?

Understanding the Principles of OCAP®

The First Nations principles of OCAP® establish how First Nations’ data and information will be collected, protected, used, or shared. OCAP® is a tool to support strong information governance on the path to First Nations data sovereignty.

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Message from our Chair

Leona Star

Data sovereignty is among the most pressing issues facing First Nations from coast-to-coast-to-coast. As Nations we have always recognized that data, information, knowledge, and research are critical when it comes to accessing resources, influencing government policy, or assessing the effectiveness of policies, services, programs, or public health interventions that affect our people. Access to timely, relevant, and quality data is essential to effectively advocate for change needed to adequately address health disparities Nations have experienced as a result of colonization and systemic racism.

Supporting and advocating for this kind of evidence-based decision-making is what has fueled the important work of the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) since our inception as an independent non-profit more than a decade ago and, in fact, since the original work of the National Steering Committee began more than two decades ago. FNIGC and its partners remain at the forefront of data sovereignty and information governance efforts.

This new website offers a comprehensive overview of the breadth of FNIGC’s many projects and initiatives that serve to support First Nations data sovereignty on a multitude of levels. I invite you to spend some time visiting the site to discover the great work that has earned FNIGC national and international renown.

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Message from our CEO

Jonathan Dewar

Welcome to the new and improved FNIGC.ca. The first major overhaul of our online presence in more than seven years, our new look and feel represents months of planning, consultation, and creative collaboration about how we could best serve our many First Nations partners, as well as many other users, including researchers, policy makers, educators, and learners across Canada.

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 other 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.

We have designed the new website to highlight this work, while also enhancing access to data for communities and to our many publications. This website is accessible to First Nations visitors wherever they reside and includes a version that is optimized for those with a variety of internet connections.

I encourage you to explore the site and also return regularly as we will be adding new content that represents our renewed commitment to Knowledge Translation.

Leadership Team

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Spotlight

Introducing A First Nations Data Governance Strategy

On behalf of its Board of Directors and network of Regional Partners, the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) presents Canada’s first national strategy to…

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First Nations data sovereignty takes the spotlight in new BCFNDGI video

As part of our mandate, FNIGC is proud to support and promote our partners across the country who share our vision that every First Nation…

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Happy Holidays from FNIGC

The past year has brought more than its fair share of uncertainty and unexpected challenges. But it has also reminded us of the power of…

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Applications for FNIGC’s 2020 National Student Bursary are now being accepted

The application period is now closed. This year, FNIGC will grant up to four $2,500 bursaries to outstanding First Nations students enrolled in a post-secondary…

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Our Members

Union of Nova Scotia Indians

Union of Nova Scotia Mi’Kmaq

First Nation Education Initiative Incorporated

First Nations Education Initiative Incorporated

First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission

Commission de la santé et des services sociaux des Premières Nations du Québec et du Labrador

First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba (Nanaandawewigamig)

First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba (Nanaandawewigamig)

Chiefs of Ontario

Chiefs of Ontario

Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations

Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations

Alberta First Nations

Alberta First Nations Information Governance Centre

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Dene Nation

Council of Yukon First Nations

Council of Yukon First Nations

First Nations Health Council

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341 Island Road, Unit D
Akwesasne, ON K6H 5R7
Tel: 613-733-1916
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