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 will achieve data sovereignty in alignment with its distinct world view. A great example of this is the British Columbia First Nations’ Data Governance Initiative (BCFNDGI). Founded in 2013, the...
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The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) and its Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipients of the 9th annual FNIGC National Student Bursary, which is awarded each year to outstanding First Nations post-secondary students. This year’s recipients are: Nicole Shingoose, Shawna Louise McKenzie, Fiona Lizotte, and Étienne Lacasse-Vollant. Established in 2011, the FNIGC National Student Bursary is awarded each...
To our First Nations partners, colleagues, and friends across the country: We at FNIGC send our very best to all of you during this challenging time. Your health and well-being are of the utmost importance to us and we hope you are taking all the recommended precautions to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Rest assured...
Happy Holidays from the entire team at FNIGC. Please note that our offices will be closed for from December 23, 2019 through to January 6, 2019. Have a safe and sound break and we’ll see you in the New Year!
The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) is pleased to announce the recipients of its sixth annual National Student Bursary, which is awarded each year to two outstanding First Nations college or university students. Selected by a committee made up of members of the FNIGC Board of Directors, each recipient of the 2018 bursary will...
The second volume of the National Report of the First Nations Regional Health Survey Phase 3, released today by the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC), provides unparalleled insight into a wide array of factors, from language and culture to health-care access and food security, that affect the health and well-being of First Nations people...
A new report released by the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) provides unprecedented insight into a wide range of factors affecting the health and well-being of First Nations people living on reserve and in Northern communities across Canada. The National Report of The First Nations Regional Health Survey Phase 3: Volume 1, released today in...
The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) is pleased to announce a not-to-be-missed two-day conference that will feature the official release of data from the First Nations Regional Health Survey Phase 3, FNIGC’s foundational survey process. On March 13 & 14, 2018, “20 years of First Nations Data: The Path to RHS Phase 3” will bring...