“We need to build on the extensive knowledge we have. I am really optimistic we are in an important time of change and transformation.”
— Grand Chief Ed John (Akile Ch'oh), Second NCCAH National Forum on the Social Determinants of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health, February 2009

Making a Difference

 

WELCOME TO THE NCCAH

The National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health, located at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, BC, supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in realizing their public health goals and reducing the health inequities that currently exist for Aboriginal populations in Canada. Established in 2005, the centre uses a coordinated, holistic and comprehensive approach to the inclusion of Aboriginal peoples in the public health system, guided by a respect for Indigenous knowledge and for cultural, geographic and historical diversity. Learn more.  

 

HIGHLIGHTS & UPDATES
Messages of Mothering: Stories, Voices, and Visions for the Generations
The Sacred Space of Womanhood: Mothering across the Generations was a two day gathering on mothering and womanhood hosted by the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH) in Ottawa, Ontario, January 24-25th 2012.
Federal Budget Impacts to Aboriginal Health
The 2012 Federal Budget includes $200 million in annual cuts to Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada in an effort to reduce waste and duplication. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AAND) have had their funding cut by $165 million. These cuts have directly and significantly impacted several Aboriginal organizations and their work in First Nations, Métis and Inuit health.
The role of Inuit knowledge in the care of children: a fact sheet series
The NCCAH has released a series of fact sheets that make significant contributions to an understanding of Inuit worldviews at the heart of Inuit well-being.
...with Dad: Strengthening the Circle of Care
How can we support Indigenous men in their journey as fathers? The NCCAH recently staged a national event to find out, as we work to ensure a role for First Nations, Inuit and Métis fathers in communities, programs, research and policies in Canada.
The state of Inuit public health in Canada: gaps, trends and needs
Inuit health in Canada faces unique challenges.  A report released December 2011 synthesizes current knowledge and identifies trends and gaps for the four northern Inuit regions as well as key southern Canadian cities.
Partners
Our partners make it possible for us to do what we do. Visit NCCPH to find out more about the Collaborating Centres program, read the latest NCC E-Bulletin, and view the full list of our supporting partners. 

Resources
Read our Activities Report 2010: Sharing Knowledge - Making a Difference.


See our Resources page for reports and more.
Newsletter
Keep updated about our activities by reading our newsletter "Closing The Circle." 

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Address
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
3333 University Way Prince George, British Columbia
V2N 4Z9 Canada

Tel: 250.960.5250
Fax: 250.960.5644

Or you can visit our Contacts page for the complete list of staff and contact information