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		<title>Announcing the recipients of the 2021 FNIGC National Student Bursary Program</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipients of the 11th annual FNIGC National Student Bursary program. This year’s recipients are Courtney Defriend, Tasha Shields, Keith Wood Brooks, and Latiya Northwest. Each will receive $2,500 and free registration to FNIGC’s The Fundamentals of OCAP® online course. Established in 2011, the...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipients of the 11<sup>th</sup> annual FNIGC National Student Bursary program. This year’s recipients are Courtney Defriend, Tasha Shields, Keith Wood Brooks, and Latiya Northwest. Each will receive $2,500 and free registration to FNIGC’s <a href="https://fnigc.ca/training/fundamentals-ocap.html"><em>The Fundamentals of OCAP®</em></a> online course.</p>
<p>Established in 2011, the FNIGC National Student Bursary is awarded each year to exceptional First Nations students enrolled in college or university studying in fields related to the advancement of First Nations data sovereignty. This year, FNIGC received a record 137 applicants from nine provinces. Recipients are chosen following a review of applications by a committee established by the FNIGC Board of Directors.</p>
<p>“We are glad to be able to provide these bursaries each year to outstanding First Nations students and help them along the path to completing their studies,” FNIGC’s Chairperson, Leona Star, said “When we assist First Nations students in achieving their goals, we’re supporting the next generation of First Nations professionals and strengthening our communities.”</p>
<p><strong>2021 Bursary Winners</strong></p>
<p><strong>Courtney Defriend</strong></p>
<p>Courtney Defriend (Ti&#8217;yuqtunat) is Coast Salish from Stz&#8217;uminus First Nation on Vancouver Island and is also of European descent. Courtney lives on Snuneymuxw territory with her young daughter, husband, and three pets. With a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care and a Master of Arts in Leadership, Courtney applies a trauma-informed and systemic lens to her doctoral studies, which focuses on accessibility of health services for First Nations people. Courtney started her career in services with Indigenous children and families. After 13 years, she moved into working in community based health services with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA). Her work in mental health alongside Vancouver Island First Nations communities has led her to her current work with the provincial research team within the FNHA. In addition to her work and school interests, Courtney is a published author and above all, enjoys family time. Follow Courtney’s journey:</p>
<p><strong>LinkedIn: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-defriend-264940183/?originalSubdomain=ca"><strong>Courtney Defriend</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtney.defriend/?hl=en"><strong>@courtney.defriend</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Tasha Shields</strong></p>
<p>Tasha Shields lives in St. Thomas, Ontario, and is of First Nations (Oneida of the Thames) and European ancestry. Tasha completed her Bachelor of Arts in Community Health and a post-graduate certificate in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion before entering the workforce. After working as a policy analyst at a provincial Indigenous organization, she returned to school, earning a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) in 2013. Since completing her MPH she has worked on several complex Indigenous health research projects, inspiring her to work towards her next educational goal. She is now pursuing a doctoral degree in Public Health at the University of Waterloo. Tasha is passionate about supporting Indigenous businesses and artists. Follow Tasha’s journey:</p>
<p><strong>LinkedIn: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashashields/?originalSubdomain=ca"><strong>Tasha Shields</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tashamarieshields/"><strong>@tashamarieshields</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Keith Wood Brooks</strong></p>
<p>Keith Wood Brooks is Cree from God’s Lake Narrows, Manitoba. Currently he is finishing his Honour’s degree in economics, specializing in econometrics at the University of Manitoba and plans on doing his Master’s in Economics in fall 2022. He was inspired to study economics as a way to better understand the economic gap between First Nations and Canadians, and he plans to one day work in economic development. Growing up in an isolated First Nations community made him think deeply about why economic inequality exists and why it persists today, especially for remote communities like his. Besides school, his time is mostly spent with his lovely eight-month-old daughter, working, and being active. He works out at the gym between three to six days a week depending on how busy he is.</p>
<p><strong>Latiya Northwest</strong></p>
<p>Latiya Northwest is a nehiyaw iskwew (Cree woman) from Samson Cree Nation, Alberta. She is currently working towards a combined Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences and Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies program at the University of Alberta. While attending university, she sat on her community’s Nipîy (water) Committee that manages their own water affairs, as well as the Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Committee at the university for the 2021–­­2022 year. While attending school, she works as a Plains Cree language teaching assistant for an introductory class at the university.</p>
<figure id="attachment_3867" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-3867" style="width: 431px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-3867" src="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2021-Bursary-Award-Winners-300x240.png" alt="" width="431" height="345" srcset="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2021-Bursary-Award-Winners-300x240.png 300w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2021-Bursary-Award-Winners-1024x819.png 1024w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2021-Bursary-Award-Winners-768x614.png 768w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2021-Bursary-Award-Winners-1536x1229.png 1536w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2021-Bursary-Award-Winners-219x175.png 219w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2021-Bursary-Award-Winners.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-3867" class="wp-caption-text">Top: Latiya Northwest, Keith Wood Brooks. Bottom: Courtney Defriend, Tasha Shields</figcaption></figure>
<p>Since it was established more than a decade ago, FNIGC’s National Student Bursary program has awarded more than $53,000 to 27 First Nations post-secondary students across Canada. To learn more about FNIGC’s National Student Bursary program go <a href="https://fnigc.ca/national-student-bursary/">here</a>.</p>
<p>For more information on the bursary application process, contact Kristine Neglia, Manager, Education and Training, at <a href="mailto:bursary@fnigc.ca">bursary@fnigc.ca</a></p>
<p>For more information about FNIGC, visit <a href="http://www.fnigc.ca/">FNIGC.ca</a> or contact Brad Mackay, Manager, Communications, at <a href="mailto:communications@fnigc.ca">communications@fnigc.ca</a>.</p>
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		<title>Recipients of the 2020 FNIGC National Student Bursary Program Announced</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 13:46:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipients of the 10th annual National Student Bursary program. This year’s recipients are: Chantai Minet, Mitchell Maracle, Destiny Bird, and Kate Dunn. Each recipient receives $2,500 and free registration to the FNIGC’s The Fundamentals of OCAP® online course. Established in...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipients of the 10<sup>th</sup> annual National Student Bursary program. This year’s recipients are: Chantai Minet, Mitchell Maracle, Destiny Bird, and Kate Dunn. Each recipient receives $2,500 and free registration to the FNIGC’s <a href="https://fnigc.ca/training/fundamentals-ocap.html"><em>The Fundamentals of OCAP®</em></a> online course.</p>
<p>Established in 2011, the FNIGC National Student Bursary is awarded each year to exceptional First Nations students enrolled in college or university studying in fields related to the advancement of First Nations data sovereignty. Recipients are chosen following a review of applications by a committee established by the FNIGC Board of Directors.</p>
<p>The FNIGC’s Chairperson, Leona Star, shared her thoughts on the value of the annual bursary program saying, “We are thankful to be able to support the next generation of First Nations researchers and epidemiologists who will create a stronger pathway that supports First Nations to tell their story through data, information, and research.” She added, “These bursaries will continue to help First Nations students move one step closer to achieving their goals – grounded and supported through their ancestral knowledge and ways of knowing.”</p>
<p><strong>2020 Bursary Winners</strong></p>
<p><strong>Chantai </strong><strong>Minet</strong> was raised in the Yukon Territory and identifies as someone with mixed ancestry: First Nations (Tlingit), European, and Asian. Chantai obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Calgary in 2014. She is currently a candidate in the Master of Science in Educational Psychology Program, specializing in Counselling Psychology at the University of Calgary. Chantai has an expansive interest in culture expressed through her love of travelling and the creative arts. She has backpacked around the world, partnering with various philanthropic organizations to provide support to communities in need. Her current research with the University of Calgary explores contemporary Indigenous identity and well-being. In her spare time, she enjoys venturing to the mountains, yoga, and writing poetry. Amongst other things, she values healthy relationships, humility, kindness, and the courage of storytelling. Follow Chantai’s journey on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_enchantai/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Mitchell Maracle</strong> is a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Tyendinaga Territory. He is currently completing an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Geology with a minor in General Science at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Mitchell was fortunate enough to return to post‑secondary education to follow his passion in geology after previously working for the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun in the Yukon in mineral exploration. He hopes to further specialize and become involved with Indigenous communities across Canada regarding natural resources and geo‑hazards on traditional lands. Follow Mitchell’s journey on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-maracle-1845b817a/"> LinkedIn</a> and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mitchmaracle/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Destiny Bird</strong> is a young and ambitious Indigenous woman from Treaty 6, Paul First Nation. She is completing her Master of Arts in Justice Studies at Royal Roads University, where she also completed an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies in 2019. Destiny has also completed a diploma in Correctional Services from MacEwan University. She is passionate about volunteering and helping people achieve their greatest potential. Her goal is to work within her field for a few years until she decides she is ready to take on an even greater educational goal, a PhD. Follow Destiny&#8217;s journey on <a href="https://twitter.com/thebirrdy">Twitter</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Kate Dunn</strong> is Anishinaabe of Mississauga First Nation in Ontario and is currently living in Calgary, Alberta. She has a background in nursing, a Master’s degree in Public Health, and is pursuing a Doctorate in Social Sciences at Royal Roads University focusing on Indigenous Health. Her doctoral research focuses on Indigenous perspectives of health and wellness through Wisdom Seeking interviews with Indigenous Knowledge Holders that facilitate a respectful and culturally relevant approach to hepatitis C care and cure. Kate’s goal is to give back by focusing her research and work on positive social impact through wellness and changing health disparities. Follow Kate’s journey on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-dunn-b59607120/">LinkedIn</a>.</p>
<figure id="attachment_3607" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-3607" style="width: 435px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-3607" src="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Copy-of-2020-Bursary-Award-Winners-2-300x240.png" alt="A collage featuring headshot photos of the 2020 National Student Bursary Program Winners. From left to right, the top images are of Chantai Minet and Mitchell Maracle. From left to right, the bottom images are of Destiny Bird and Kate Dunn" width="435" height="349" srcset="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Copy-of-2020-Bursary-Award-Winners-2-300x240.png 300w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Copy-of-2020-Bursary-Award-Winners-2-1024x819.png 1024w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Copy-of-2020-Bursary-Award-Winners-2-768x614.png 768w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Copy-of-2020-Bursary-Award-Winners-2-1536x1229.png 1536w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Copy-of-2020-Bursary-Award-Winners-2-219x175.png 219w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Copy-of-2020-Bursary-Award-Winners-2.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-3607" class="wp-caption-text">Top: Chantai Minet and Mitchell Maracle. Bottom: Destiny Bird and Kate Dunn.</figcaption></figure>
<p>Since it was established nearly a decade ago, FNIGC’s National Student Bursary program has awarded more than $43,000 to 23 First Nations post-secondary students across Canada. This year’s four bursaries were possible, in part, thanks to a generous contribution from Tracey P. Lariault, Assistant Professor of Critical Media and Big Data in the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University.</p>
<p>To learn more about FNIGC’s National Student Bursary program go <a href="https://fnigc.ca/what-we-do/partnerships-and-capacity/national-student-bursary/">here</a>.</p>
<p>For more information on the bursary application process, contact Erin Corston, Senior Advisor, Partnerships &amp; Capacity, at <a href="mailto:partnerships@fnigc.ca">partnerships@fnigc.ca</a>.</p>
<p>For more information about FNIGC, visit <a href="http://www.FNIGC.ca">FNIGC.ca</a> or contact Brad Mackay, Manager, Communications, at <a href="mailto:communications@fnigc.ca">communications@fnigc.ca</a>.</p>
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		<title>First Nations data sovereignty takes the spotlight in new BCFNDGI video</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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<a href="https://www.bcfndgi.com/"> British Columbia First Nations’ Data Governance Initiative</a> (BCFNDGI).</p>
<p>Founded in 2013, the BCFNDGI is a collaboration of  B.C. First Nations to collectively get access to the capacity and resources they need to better govern their own data. Led by long-time Data Warrior Gwen Phillips, the Initiative was founded on the principle that the scarcity of quality data was a barrier to First Nations self-government, and that there was a need to create a comprehensive province-wide approach to First Nations data governance.</p>
<p>A citizen of the Ktunaxa Nation, Gwen has worked for the Ktunaxa Nation Council for nearly four decades. She is also a member of FNIGC’s <a href="https://fnigc.ca/about-fnigc/our-board-of-directors/">Board of Directors</a> and a B.C. First Nations’ Data Governance Initiative champion. Recognizing the importance of knowledge sharing, the BCFNDGI recently produced a video that provides a convincing, plain-language introduction to First Nations data sovereignty, data governance, and information management.</p>
<p><iframe title="Gwen Phillips - Indigenous Data Sovereignty" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/528334437?h=f6bf0ee261&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write"></iframe></p>
<p>The 11-minute video, which was produced and narrated by Gwen, explores how data sovereignty can be a tool for self-government, and how First Nations-led data collection provides governments with the information they need to make sound decisions that address the distinct needs and priorities of their Nations.</p>
<p>Click <a href="https://vimeo.com/528334437/f6bf0ee261">here</a> to watch the video.</p>
<p>Visit the BCFNDGI <a href="https://www.bcfndgi.com/">website</a> to learn more about their data sovereignty efforts.</p>
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		<title>Introducing the recipients of the 2019 FNIGC National Student Bursary</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>This year’s recipients are: <strong>Nicole Shingoose, Shawna Louise McKenzie, Fiona Lizotte, </strong>and <strong>Étienne Lacasse-Vollant</strong>.</p>
<p>Established in 2011, the <a href="https://fnigc.ca/what-we-do/partnerships-and-capacity/national-student-bursary/">FNIGC National Student Bursary</a> is awarded each year to exceptional First Nations students enrolled in college or university, studying in fields related to the advancement of First Nations data sovereignty.</p>
<p>Selected by a committee approved by FNIGC’s Board of Directors, each recipient receives $2,500 and free registration to FNIGC’s <a href="https://fnigc.ca/ocap-training/">Fundamentals of OCAP®</a> online course.</p>
<p>“Education and capacity building are critical to nation rebuilding and to achieving data sovereignty” says Bonnie Healy, Chair of FNIGC’s Board of Directors. “We need First Nations epidemiologists, statisticians, and data analysts who are able to apply our own world view to our own data. It’s our hope that the FNIGC bursary helps these students get one step closer to achieving their goals.”</p>
<p><strong>Meet this year’s recipients:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Nicole Shingoose</strong> is Saulteaux from Cote First Nation and Plains Cree from Moosomin First Nation. She is currently enrolled in the Medical Radiologic Technology program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic after having completing a degree in Mathematics with a minor in Life Science at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario. After graduation Nicole plans to work as an X-ray technologist and eventually further her education by applying to a secondary discipline such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Follow Nicole’s journey on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/nicoleshingoose?lang=en">@NicoleShingoose</a>.</p>
<p>A single mother,<strong> Shawna Louise McKenzie</strong> is Anishnaabe Kwe from Chippewas of Rama First Nation and Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. She is completing her Honours BASc in Media, Film, and Communication studies at Lakehead University in Orillia, Ontario. Her current areas of focus and interest include surveillance and Big Data. She says that education has been a blessing and has opened her eyes beyond the immediate and mainstream media, to see past the history of social norms. Follow Shawna’s journey on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/shawnarama1">@ShawnaRama1</a>.</p>
<p>A third-year student at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus, <strong>Fiona Lizotte</strong> is Syilx from Okanagan Nation. She is completing her Bachelor of Science and currently working as a math and physics tutor for Aboriginal students while volunteering her time as an assistant volleyball coach. After graduation Fiona plans on attending dental school to pursue a career specializing in serving First Nations’ oral health needs. Follow Fiona’s journey on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/fionalizotte?lang=en">@fionalizotte</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Étienne Lacasse-Vollant </strong>is Innu from Uashat mak Mani-utenam First Nation. He is currently completing his second bachelor&#8217;s degree in social work at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi and a Master&#8217;s degree at Université Laval. His thesis is focused on Indigenous spiritual practices and how they contribute to the spiritual healing of participants in the community of Uashat mak Maliotenam. His interest in this topic stems from several community members who speak of the re-appropriation of Indigenous spirituality as a component of their identity, and as a means of healing and reconciliation from the wounds of colonization. Follow Étienne’s journey on <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/%C3%A9tienne-lacasse-vollant-4a269a164">LinkedIn</a>.</p>
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<p>Since it was established nearly a decade ago, FNIGC’s National Student Bursary program has awarded more than $33,000 to 19 First Nations post-secondary students across Canada. This year FNIGC was able to offer four bursaries.</p>
<p>Thank you to Tracey P. Lauriault, Assistant Professor of Critical Media and Big Data in the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University, and Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa for their generous donations.</p>
<p>To learn more about FNIGC’s National Student Bursary program go <a href="https://fnigc.ca/what-we-do/partnerships-and-capacity/national-student-bursary/">here</a>.</p>
<p>For more information on the bursary application process, contact Erin Corston, Senior Advisor, Partnerships &amp; Capacity, at <a href="mailto:ecorston@fnigc.ca">ecorston@fnigc.ca</a>.</p>
<p>For more information about FNIGC, visit FNIGC.ca or contact Brad Mackay, Manager, Communications, at <a href="mailto:bmackay@fnigc.ca">bmackay@fnigc.ca</a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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...</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>Rest assured that we remain available to support you in your important work. On our end, FNIGC has directed its staff to work remotely and has postponed all travel for the time being – but the work of advancing First Nations data sovereignty continues.</p>
<p>Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:info%40fnigc.ca">info@fnigc.ca</a> to let us know how we can support you – and our apologies for any delay in responding.</p>
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		<title>Meet the recipients of the 2018 FNIGC National Student Bursary</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>Selected by a committee made up of members of the FNIGC Board of Directors, each recipient of the 2018 bursary will receive $2,500 along with free registration to FNIGC’s Fundamentals of OCAP® online course.</p>
<p>This year’s recipients of the FNIGC National Student Bursary are <strong>Taylor Wilson</strong> of Fisher River Cree Nation in Manitoba, and <strong>Brittany Tourangeau</strong> of Smith’s Landing First Nation in the Northwest Territories.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1485" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1485" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1485" src="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/final_merged_image-960x672-1.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="420" srcset="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/final_merged_image-960x672-1.jpg 960w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/final_merged_image-960x672-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/final_merged_image-960x672-1-768x538.jpg 768w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/final_merged_image-960x672-1-250x175.jpg 250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1485" class="wp-caption-text">Taylor Wilson (Fisher River Cree Nation) and Brittany Tourangeau (Smith&#8217;s Landing First Nation)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Ms. Wilson, a graduate student at the University of Winnipeg, is enrolled in the Masters in Development Practice: Indigenous Development program. Ms. Wilson’s proposed research will see her examine health and fitness nutrition education in Indigenous communities using Indigenous and Western food systems, as part of an effort to combat obesity and chronic diseases. Ms. Wilson hopes to build a bridge between health and food sovereignty through education and knowledge exchange.</p>
<p>Ms. Tourangeau is enrolled in the undergraduate nursing program at Aurora College in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. After graduation she plans on working in the Northwest Territories to build accurate statistical data on First Nations people. Ms. Tourangeau aspires to be a voice for her community and an advocate for a healthy future for all in a culturally respectful way.</p>
<p>As the 2018 recipients of the National Student Bursary, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Tourangeau will each receive $2,500 to help support their studies, and free registration in The Fundamentals of OCAP®, the only online course dedicated to the First Nations principles of OCAP®.</p>
<p>Established in 2013, the FNIGC National Student Bursary is awarded annually to qualifying First Nations college or university students who are pursuing degrees in the fields of epidemiology, population health, biostatistics, or information and data management technology. The application process for the seventh annual bursary will begin in the summer of 2019.</p>
<p>FNIGC is a First Nations non-profit operating with a mandate from the Assembly of First Nations. FNIGC envisions that every First Nation will achieve data sovereignty in alignment with its distinct worldview.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second volume of the <a href="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fnigc_rhs_phase_3_volume_two_en_final_screen.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">National Report of the First Nations Regional Health Survey Phase 3</a>, 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 living on reserve and Northern communities across Canada.</p>
<p>This final volume, which marks the conclusion of a landmark five-year survey process conducted by FNIGC and its Regional Partners across the country, explores national RHS Phase 3 data related to health-care access, language, culture, nutrition, food security, physical activity, and personal and community wellness. Among the RHS Phase 3 Volume Two’s key findings are:</p>
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<li><strong>Most First Nations youth and adults have a strong sense of belonging and safety in their community.</strong> The majority of First Nations adults (80.6%) rated their sense of community belonging as somewhat or very strong, while 81.5% adults reported feeling reasonably or very safe in their community. More than three-quarters (76.6%) of First Nations youth reported a somewhat or very strong sense of belonging to their community, and 83.2% of youth felt very or reasonably safe in their community.</li>
<li><strong>First Nations children have a strong connection to culture.</strong> More than one quarter (26.2%) of First Nations children report that they always or almost always participate in their community’s cultural events, and nearly half (45.2%) reported that they sometimes participated.</li>
<li><strong>First Nations youth are experiencing significantly higher rates of bullying.</strong> More than 1 in 4 (27.9%) of First Nations youth had experienced bullying in the RHS Phase 3, compared to 1 in 10 (11.7%) in the RHS Phase 2 (2008-2010).</li>
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<p><a href="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fnigc_rhs_phase_3_volume_two_en_final_screen.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-360 size-full" src="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/rhs_3_v_2_cover.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="519" srcset="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/rhs_3_v_2_cover.jpg 400w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/rhs_3_v_2_cover-231x300.jpg 231w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a></p>
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<li><strong>Access to primary health care remains an issue in First Nations communities.</strong> More than 1 in 5 (21.3%) First Nations adults reported not having a primary health-care provider, compared to 15.8% among the general population.</li>
<li><strong>First Nations women (youth and adults) have significantly higher rates of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts compared to First Nations men (youth and adults).</strong> Female adults reported higher percentages of lifetime suicidal thoughts (18.7%) compared with male adults (13.7%); and nearly twice as many female adults (14.3%) as male adults (8.2%) reported a suicide attempts in their lifetime. Female youth (aged 12-17) reported significantly higher percentages of lifetime suicidal thoughts (23.1%) compared with male youth (9.3%); and three times as many female youth reported suicide attempts in their lifetime (15.6%), compared with male youth (5.2%).</li>
<li><strong>Food insecurity continues to be an alarming and urgent health issue in First Nations communities.</strong> While half (49.2%) of First Nations households were categorized as food secure, more than one-third (37.7%) of households were moderately food insecure, and more than 1 in 10 (13.1%) were severely food insecure. (This represents only a slight decrease from the RHS Phase 2, which showed that 45.7% of households were food secure, 38.3% were moderately food insecure, and 14.1% were severely food insecure).</li>
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<p>“The results from the second volume of this essential First Nations-led report reveal some of the strengths, challenges, and resiliencies of our First Nations communities across the country, while also challenging a lot of common assumptions and misconceptions,” says Dr. Jonathan Dewar, Executive Director of FNIGC.</p>
<p>“It’s my hope that the information contained in the RHS Phase 3 report will serve to inform decision-making at all levels of government, as well as contribute to a richer body of knowledge about the ever-changing nature of life in First Nations communities, for researchers, policy makers, politicians, media, and the general public.”</p>
<p>The RHS was the first—and is still the only—national health survey created, conducted, and carried out by First Nations people for First Nations people. Launched in 1997, the RHS is rooted in Traditional and Western understandings of health and well-being and gathers information in First Nations reserve and northern communities across Canada.</p>
<p>RHS Phase 3, the latest phase of the survey, began data collection in April 2015 and wrapped up 18 months later finishing with 23,764 surveys completed in 253 First Nations communities, or 78 percent of its target number—a highly successful response rate for a survey of this size and complexity. The results of the second volume of the RHS Phase 3 are contained in the National Report of The First Nations Regional Health Survey Phase 3: Volume Two, which was released today during the Assembly of First Nations’ Annual General Assembly in Vancouver, British Columbia.</p>
<p><i>Copies of the 168-page report can be <a href="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/53b9881f96fc02e9352f7cc8b0914d7a_FNIGC_RHS-Phase-3-Volume-Two_EN_FINAL_Screen.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/53b9881f96fc02e9352f7cc8b0914d7a_FNIGC_RHS-Phase-3-Volume-Two_EN_FINAL_Screen.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1601406248088000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEV8eedlfHkSvJLvbXJz-7X9UhHUQ">downloaded</a> from our <a href="https://fnigc.ca/online-library/">Online Library</a> or by visiting FNIGC’s booth (#261) at the Circle of Trade at the Vancouver Convention Centre East, 999 Canada Place, as part of the Assembly of First Nations&#8217; 39th Annual General Assembly. </i></p>
<p>FNIGC is an incorporated non-profit organization operating with a special mandate from the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs in Assembly (Resolution #48/2009). First Nations-led, FNIGC envisions that every First Nation will achieve data sovereignty in alignment with its distinct worldview.</p>
<p><em>Media: Brad Mackay <a href="tel:613-314-2575">613-314-2575</a> or <a href="mailto:bmackay@fnigc.ca">bmackay@fnigc.ca</a></em></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/713c8fd606a8eeb021debc927332938d_FNIGC-RHS-Phase-III-Report1-FINAL-VERSION-Dec.2018.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><em>National Report of The First Nations Regional Health Survey Phase 3: Volume 1</em></strong></a>, released today in Ottawa, is the culmination of the third phase of a landmark five-year survey process conducted by FNIGC and its Regional Partners across the country. Among the key findings of Volume 1 of the RHS Phase 3 are:</p>
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<li>More than three-quarters (75.3%) of First Nations youth said they had abstained from any alcohol consumption in the previous year; a significantly higher proportion than that reported in the RHS Phase 2 (2008-2010), which showed that nearly two-thirds (61.0%) of youth had abstained from alcohol.</li>
<li>Nearly three-quarters (74.4%) of First Nations adults reported being directly or inter-generationally affected by their parents’ or grandparents’ attendance in Indian Residential School.</li>
<li>Only 1 in 10 (10.4%) youth reported smoking on a daily basis, and only 6.8% reported smoking on an occasional basis; this marks a significant decrease from the RHS Phase 2 (2008-2010) which reported 20.4% of youth were daily smokers (a decrease of nearly 50 percent) and 12.8% were occasional smokers.</li>
<li>A significantly higher proportion of First Nations adults reported having higher levels of educational attainment in 2015-2016; 14.8% reported high school as being their highest level attainment (compared to 9.8% in RHS Phase 2) and 3.2% reported having attained a Graduate-level education (compared to 1.3% in the RHS Phase 2). Levels of post-secondary attainment remained stable, at 45.6%.</li>
<li>The age-standardized prevalence of diabetes among First Nations adults was 19.2%, which represents a steady trend-over-time when compared to 20.7% in the RHS Phase 2 (2008-2010), and 20.1% in the RHS Phase 1 (2002-2003).</li>
<li>The percentage of First Nations adults reporting household mould or mildew was 39.7%, which marks a significant decrease compared to 50.9% in RHS Phase 2 and 44% in RHS Phase 1 (2002-2003).   Despite this, the current First Nations rate is still three times higher than the rate in the general population (13%).</li>
<li>More than two-thirds (69.7%) of First Nations adults were actively participating in the labour force*, a number that was slightly higher that the labour force participation rate in the general Canadian population (65.7%); yet they still experience lower employment rates (47.1% ) and higher rates of unemployment (61.1%) than the general population. (<em>*the labour force participation rate is defined as the percentage of adults either employed or actively seeking employment</em>).</li>
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<p>“The results from the first volume of this essential First Nations-led report reveal some of the strengths, challenges, and resiliencies of our First Nations communities across the country, while also challenging a lot of common assumptions and misconceptions” says Dr. Jonathan Dewar, Executive Director of FNIGC.</p>
<p>“It’s my hope that the information contained in the RHS Phase 3 report will serve to inform decision-making at all levels of government, as well as contribute to a richer body of knowledge about the ever-changing nature of life in First Nations communities for researchers, policy makers, politicians, media, and the general public.”</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1912" src="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/713c8fd606a8eeb021debc927332938d_FNIGC-RHS-Phase-III-Report1-cover.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="409" srcset="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/713c8fd606a8eeb021debc927332938d_FNIGC-RHS-Phase-III-Report1-cover.jpg 400w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/713c8fd606a8eeb021debc927332938d_FNIGC-RHS-Phase-III-Report1-cover-220x300.jpg 220w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/713c8fd606a8eeb021debc927332938d_FNIGC-RHS-Phase-III-Report1-cover-128x175.jpg 128w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>The RHS was the first—and is still the only—national health survey created, conducted, and carried out by First Nations people for First Nations people. Launched in 1997, the RHS is rooted in Traditional and Western understandings of health and well-being and gathers information in First Nations reserve and northern communities across Canada.</p>
<p>RHS Phase 3, the latest phase of the survey, began data collection in April 2015 and wrapped up 18 months later finishing with 23,764 surveys completed in 253 First Nations communities, or 78 percent of its target number—a highly successful response rate for a survey of this size and complexity. .</p>
<p>The first RHS Phase 3 results are contained in the <a href="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/713c8fd606a8eeb021debc927332938d_FNIGC-RHS-Phase-III-Report1-FINAL-VERSION-Dec.2018.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>National Report of The First Nations Regional Health Survey Phase 3: Volume 1</em></a>, which is being released today on Day Two of the “20 Years of First Nations Data: The Path to RHS Phase 3,” FNIGC’s RHS data release conference at the Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel in downtown Ottawa. In addition, more than 80 charts and figures published in the report are now available on <a href="https://fnigc.ca/dataonline/">FNIGC Data Online</a>, FNIGC’s free-to-use data tool: <strong><a href="https://fnigc.ca/dataonline/">fnigc.ca/dataonline</a>.</strong></p>
<p>A copy of the 170-page report can be downloaded here: <strong><a href="https://fnigc.ca/rhs3report"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="file-icon" title="application/pdf" src="https://fnigc.ca/news/://resize/application-pdf-32x32.png" alt="" width="16" height="16" /></a></strong><em><a title=" National Report of The First Nations Regional Health Survey Phase 3: Volume 1" href="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/713c8fd606a8eeb021debc927332938d_FNIGC-RHS-Phase-III-Report1-FINAL-VERSION-Dec.2018.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> National Report of The First Nations Regional Health Survey Phase 3: Volume 1</a></em></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://fnigc.ca/news/new-report-provides-unprecedented-look-at-trends-over-time-in-the-health-and-well-being-of-first-nations-communities/">New report provides unprecedented look at trends over time in the health and well-being of First Nations communities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://fnigc.ca">The First Nations Information Governance Centre</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 &#38; 14, 2018, “20 years of First Nations Data: The Path to RHS Phase 3” will bring...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>On March 13 &amp; 14, 2018,<strong> “20 years of First Nations Data: The Path to RHS Phase 3</strong>” will bring FNIGC’s Regional Partners, field workers, First Nations leaders, researchers, academics and guest speakers together in Ottawa for a first-look at the latest data from the landmark First Nations Regional Health Survey (FNRHS, or RHS).</p>
<p>Taking place at the Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel, the conference will include presentations of regional and national-level data and selected trends from the RHS Phase 3, alongside discussions about the RHS survey development process, the evolution of the RHS over the past 20 years, and the impact the RHS has had in First Nations communities over time.</p>
<p>“The RHS was the first—and is still the only—national health survey created, conducted and carried out by First Nations people for First Nations people, and we want to take this opportunity to help celebrate its social and cultural impact over the past two decades,” says Jonathan Dewar, FNIGC’s Executive Director.</p>
<p>“Further, this third phase of the survey promises to be the most important and exciting, as it will allow us for the first time to look at selected RHS data trends over time.”</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1917 size-medium" src="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dvyvvzdxcaer4ug_crop-960x698-1-300x218.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="218" srcset="https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dvyvvzdxcaer4ug_crop-960x698-1-300x218.jpg 300w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dvyvvzdxcaer4ug_crop-960x698-1-768x558.jpg 768w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dvyvvzdxcaer4ug_crop-960x698-1-241x175.jpg 241w, https://fnigc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dvyvvzdxcaer4ug_crop-960x698-1.jpg 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Founded in 1997, the RHS is FNIGC’s original survey process. Rooted in Traditional and Western understandings of health and well-being, the survey gathers information in First Nations reserve and Northern communities across Canada.</p>
<p>RHS Phase 3, the latest phase of the survey, began data collection in April 2015 and wrapped up 18 months later finishing with more than 24,000 surveys completed in 253 First Nations communities, or 78 percent of its target number—a record in the history of the survey.</p>
<p>In addition to spotlighting the latest release of data from the RHS, FNIGC’s national conference will also serve as a celebration of the hard-work and dedication of FNIGC and its Regional Partner organizations that have contributed to the success of the milestone First Nations survey over the past two decades. This will culminate in an evening celebration on Tuesday, March 13, featuring food and live music.</p>
<p>FNIGC will also be live-streaming the entire conference on its Facebook Page (Facebook.com/FNIGC) to ensure that as many people as possible can take part.</p>
<p>Come join FNIGC for a healthy debate and help celebrate the continued success of this unique First Nations survey.</p>
<p>Registration is $150 ($50 for students) and includes all meals and refreshments. Space is limited to 150 spots. Registration can be completed online at FNIGC.ca/RHS3Conference.</p>
<p>For more information please contact Lyndsy Gracie at <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:lgracie%40fnigc.ca">lgracie@fnigc.ca</a>.</p>
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