Visit NCCIH at booth no. 36 at ICAM 2026

The International Congress on Academic Medicine #ICAM2026 - Visit #TheNCCIH at booth no. 36 to explore the latest NCCIH publications and share your health stories with us!

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NCCIH's spring 2026 newsletter now available

Newsletter: Closing the Circle Spring 2026 - News and events in Indigenous health from the NCCIH -  https://conta.cc/47WZkV8

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A smiling young boy in a blue shirt sits against a beige background with the text highlighting an Indigenous project. Logos of three organizations are at the top.

Un jeune garçon souriant portant un t-shirt bleu est assis devant un fond beige, avec un texte mettant en avant un projet autochtone. Les logos de trois organisations sont placés en haut.

3️⃣ Miyo-pimâtisiwin (Good life) for Pîtoteyihtam (those who think differently) in Kinosao Sipi

📢 Part of our series highlighting KBHN Indigenous Stream–funded projects!

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#KBHImpact #Neurodiversity #IndigenousHealth #CommunityLeadership

NCCIH report summary "The treaty right to health: A sacred obligation”

April 16 Advance Care Planning Day - sharing #TheNCCIH report summary “The treaty right to health: A sacred obligation” : https://loom.ly/qcoO8VM

See also: https://loom.ly/xSI9pi8 and https://loom.ly/gzcYtZ4

#IndigenousHealth #ACPDay2026

NCCIH's “Stories of our health” feature Alexander Anguttautuq

#TheNCCIH “Stories of our health” series continues this week, highlighting Alexander Anguttautuq’s digital story: https://loom.ly/7v-9ZmU and podcast episode: https://loom.ly/yk359d0

Learn more: https://loom.ly/nWTDdKs

#IndigenousHealth #IndigenousYouth #DigitalStorytelling

This year‘s primary issue being addressed at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is health. We are one of the only Native led nonprofits working at the intersections of Indigenous disability justice & media & arts. #Indigenous #IndigenousHealth #Disability

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Red Sucker Lake Anisininew Nation launches local practical nurse program Assiniboine College is delivering training for at least 20 residents in the northern fly-in Manitoba First Nation to become nurses. The hope is to help improve nurse retention and recruitment numbers ...

“Red Sucker Lake Anisininew Nation launches local practical nurse program” - www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - #Education #IndigenousHealth #CulturalSafety #Nursing

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New from CIHI: an Indigenous-led cancer report where First Nations leaders shaped the story, not just the data. What good health research looks like. Worth reading. buff.ly/n04lzKh #IndigenousHealth #HealthEquity

NCCIH's latest webinar is now available

Now online: #TheNCCIH webinar “What does meaningful engagement mean: ‘Drinking tea’ with practitioners of Indigenous-led community-based participatory research (ILCBPR)” with Dr. Diana Lewis and Dr. Heather Castleden - https://loom.ly/pBJ-eQI

#IndigenousHealth #NCCIHWebinar

Indigenous Nurses Day text with heart with hands graphic

Join #TheNCCIH in celebrating #IndigenousHealth on April 10.

Learn more: https://www.nccih.ca/485/NCCIH_in_the_News.nccih?id=594

#ThankaNurse #IndigenousHealth #IndigenousNursesDay

Sign up for NCCIH's seasonal newsletters

#TheNCCIH seasonal e-news is a free, reliable, one-stop-shop of the latest news, events, and knowledge products, as well as a curated list of pertinent resources on Indigenous health produced by organizations from across Canada. https://loom.ly/UhIWaQ0

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NCCIH's “Stories of our health” feature Jesse Macdonald

We’d like to continue #TheNCCIH “Stories of our health” features, spotlighting Jesse Macdonald’s digital story: https://loom.ly/WrYT_58 and podcast episode: https://loom.ly/2F8osFQ

Learn more: https://loom.ly/nWTDdKs

#IndigenousHealth #DigitalStorytelling #IndigenousYouth

Resource: Core competencies for public health in Canada: Release 2.0."

In celebration of Canadian Public Health Week #TheNCCIH is sharing the report "Core competencies for public health in Canada: Release 2.0.": https://loom.ly/bto_6O4

See also: https://loom.ly/IiEYJRI

#CPHW #HealthEquity #CulturalSafety #IndigenousHealth

Moving forward with Indigenous-led treatment and recovery, substance-use services in Terrace New treatment, recovery withdrawal-management services will support people with addiction challenges

“Moving forward with Indigenous-led treatment and recovery, substance-use services in Terrace” - news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... - #HarmReduction #IndigenousHealth #CulturalSafety

New paper alert 📘 Our ATTACH™ program supports Indigenous families with strengths-based parenting. Read more: link.springer.com/article/10.17269/s41997-... #NewPaper #ATTACHProgram #IndigenousHealth #ParentingSupport #ReflectiveFunctioning #ChildDevelopment #AttachmentMatters

Interested in joining the working group? Learn more and apply (application details at the bottom of the page): g-i-n.net/working-gr...

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NCCIH's “Stories of our health” feature Jackson Cameron

For this week’s “Stories of our health” feature, we invite you to explore both Jackson Cameron’s digital story: https://loom.ly/iwmiFFk and podcast episode: https://loom.ly/vm6d73c

Learn more: https://loom.ly/nWTDdKs

#IndigenousHealth #IndigenousYouth #DigitalStorytelling

New project aims to help Indigenous people with diverse needs KAMLOOPS - The B.C. government is launching a new pilot project aimed at helping Indigenous people with develo...

“New project aims to help Indigenous people with diverse needs” - cfjctoday.com/2026/03/28/n... - #HealthEquity #CulturalSafety #IndigenousHealth

#FirstDoNoHarm #ChronicAllies #LongCovidAwareness #MedEd #PublicHealth #IndigenousHealth #Stigma #LongCovid #LongCovidKids

Returned to an integrated youth services centre I trained nearly a decade ago🩵 Some things haven’t changed—limited space for Nenqayni youth, rising mental health & opioid challenges. But peer workers are reclaiming space. Back to listen and hold space 🐦‍⬛ #IndigenousHealth #FullCircle

New Indigenous healing space brings traditional practices into mental health care at LHSC | CBC News A new Indigenous healing space at London Health Sciences Centre is bringing cultural practices into mental health care. The space reflects a growing recognition among health experts that Indigenous he...

“New Indigenous healing space brings traditional practices into mental health care at LHSC” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #MentalHealth #CulturalSafety #IndigenousHealth

Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation celebrates first in-community health care aide graduates Eight members of Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation are being recognized after completing a Health Care Aide training program delivered in partnership with RRC Polytech. The graduates have finished...

“Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation celebrates first in-community health care aide graduates” - www.steinbachonline.com/articles/ros... - #Education #IndigenousHealth #CulturalSafety

NCCIH's “Stories of our health” feature Destiny Henyu-Rinsma

#TheNCCIH continues to highlight youth voices through the “Stories of our health” series. This week features Destiny Henyu-Rinsma and both her digital story: https://loom.ly/bxlf_xI and podcast episode: https://loom.ly/atmeVjY

Learn more: https://loom.ly/nWTDdKs

#IndigenousHealth #IndigenousYouth

User Testing an mHealth Behavioral Health App for Hopi/Tewa Youth During the #covid19 Pandemic: #usability Study Background: American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people represent a culturally diverse people group within the United States. AI/AN people experience some of the most severe health disparities in the United States, including behavioral health. A quarter of AI/AN people in the United States live on tribal lands, experiencing significant barriers to mental health resources and broadband infrastructure for telehealth. We developed Amplifying Resilience Over Restricted Internet Access (ARORA)—a mobile health (mHealth) smartphone app, promoting mindfulness practices and community building through AI/AN culture and values. Originally co-designed with both Hopi/Tewa and Navajo youth and adults, this study evaluated app resonance among Hopi/Tewa youth, supporting its iterative design. While we initially planned in-person user testing, this was moved online due to the #covid19 pandemic. Objective: This study assessed the potential and acceptability of an mHealth app supporting Hopi/Tewa youth practicing mindfulness inspired by their culture, values, and beliefs. This research served as preliminary work for an ongoing, iterative participatory action research study, identifying points of improvement to align with our partner community’s goals. Methods: After meeting with 6 community advisory board members and focus groups prior to this study, we developed a prototype for ARORA. This study evaluated intuitiveness and #usability through testing and interviews with Hopi/Tewa youth. All meetings with stakeholders were moved online due to the #covid19 pandemic. Using screen-sharing via Zoom (Zoom Communications, Inc) and Android emulators, we received feedback for the iterative design process. Results: This study involved 9 participants aged 16-24 years. Of these participants, 1 was male and 8 were female; all identified as Hopi/Tewa and/or Tewa. This study included a quantitative assessment using a modified version of the User Version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale. The mean score across all questions was 3.71 (SD 0.427), suggesting generally positive reception. Qualitative results from thematically analyzing open-ended focus group data produced 5 open codes and 12 axial themes, reaching thematic saturation after engaging with 9 participants. Qualitative feedback revealed that while its use was generally enjoyable, the ARORA app could be more specific to Hopi/Tewa culture. Finally, we reflect on adaptations made to our initial protocol in response to the #covid19 pandemic, offering guidelines for future mHealth work involving rural or hard-to-reach communities. Conclusions: In this evaluation and #usability testing of the ARORA prototype, participants expressed interest and engagement in the mindfulness activities. Participants also identified spaces in which the app could improve, both in #usability and in cultural groundedness, especially with the visual dimensions of the app. Reflecting on our experience in facilitating remote user testing, we encourage future work in rural mHealth to consider practices for conducting research when in-person meetings are not feasible.

JMIR Formative Res: User Testing an mHealth Behavioral Health App for Hopi/Tewa Youth During the #covid19 Pandemic: #usability Study #mHealth #BehavioralHealth #IndigenousHealth #MentalHealth #Telehealth

Development of a Culturally Adapted Smartphone App (IndigeQuit) Designed to Help American Indian and Alaska Native People Quit Commercial Cigarettes: User-Centered Mixed Methods Study Background: Due to the colonization of tobacco plants by European settlers and the subsequent intensive marketing of commercial tobacco products to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in the United States, commercial cigarette smoking accounts for half of all deaths among AI/AN people. Limited awareness, access to treatment, and the absence of culturally relevant, effective smoking cessation interventions contribute to these high death rates. Objective: This study aims to culturally adapt iCanQuit, a smartphone smoking cessation app proven efficacious for the general population, for AI/AN people. Methods: A user-centered and community-based participatory research (CBPR) mixed methods approach was applied to culturally adapt iCanQuit for AI/AN people in collaboration with a community advisory board (CAB) of AI/AN individuals using a 3-step process. Step 1 identified ways to culturally adapt the iCanQuit for AI/AN people through 1-on-1 qualitative interviews with 8 prior iCanQuit AI/AN participants. Step 2 involved developing prototypes of cultural refinements identified in step 1 through regular biweekly meetings of the CAB, research, and app development teams. The prototypes were then evaluated with a separate group of 4 prior iCanQuit AI/AN participants through 1-on-1 qualitative interviews. Step 3 involved beta testing the app through a 6-day diary study followed by 1-on-1 qualitative interviews with a nationally recruited group of 7 AI/AN adults who smoke commercial cigarettes. The development work associated with step 3 was further informed by the CAB and the research and app development teams. Results: Key findings identified 5 cultural refinements that informed subsequent app development and testing: (1) stories featuring AI/AN adults and elders emphasizing culture, spirituality, family, and community; (2) honoring the Earth as a motivator for cessation; (3) a guide character representative of AI/AN people; (4) clear distinction between ceremonial and commercial tobacco use; and (5) use of earth tones in visual design. In Step 3, all 7 (100%) diary study participants rated the beta version of the app as excellent or good/meets expectations (5/7, 71%, and 2/7, 29%, respectively) and that it felt made for them. They suggested 6 modifications which were incorporated into the final version of the app: (1) include vaping frequently asked questions, (2) feature motivation icons more prominently, (3) increase notification frequency, (4) track today’s cigarettes rather than yesterday’s, (5) allow users to update how much they spend per pack of cigarettes; and (6) rename the medications tool to reflect the inclusion of AI/AN traditional healing modalities. Conclusions: A user-centered and CBPR development process yielded IndigeQuit—one of the first known apps developed specifically to help AI/AN adults quit commercial cigarette smoking. Clinical Trial: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06145763; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06145763

JMIR Formative Res: Development of a Culturally Adapted Smartphone App (IndigeQuit) Designed to Help American Indian and Alaska Native People Quit Commercial Cigarettes: User-Centered Mixed Methods Study #PublicHealth #TobaccoCessation #IndigenousHealth #AIAN #SmokingPrevention

NCCIH's Tuberculosis (TB) Collection

March 24 marks World Tuberculosis Day and NCCIH would like to help spread awareness by sharing #TheNCCIH Tuberculosis Resource Collection: https://loom.ly/4GWbpCA

See also: https://loom.ly/RlXgbg0 and https://loom.ly/NlN_r6k

#IndigenousHealth #WorldTBDay #EndTB

There are only 3 days left to participate in NCCIH's survey

Participate in #TheNCCIH 2026 #survey and help us better meet the needs of our audiences - https://loom.ly/zHKmyKA

#IndigenousHealth #KnowledgeSharing

True leadership in medicine is rooted in humility and equality. How will you lead today?

#IndigenousHealth #WomenInMedicine #InclusiveLeadership #MondayMotivation

NCCIH Webinar "Pathways to Indigenous health - Cold war uranium mining and its impact on land, water, and Anishinaabe wellness" with Dr. Lianne Leddy

Today is #WorldWaterDay - sharing #TheNCCIH video “Cold war uranium mining and its impact on land, water, and Anishinaabe wellness” - https://loom.ly/B_Dkxpo

See also: https://loom.ly/hsYvl8Y https://loom.ly/zWAp8zI and https://www.worldwaterday.org/

#IndigenousHealth #SafeDrinkingWater

Water is poured into a glass.

Access to safe water impacts our health. Long-term drinking water advisories are in place in 29 Ontario Indigenous communities, with some advisories lasting 25+ years. This #WorldWaterDay, advocate for water security. #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth

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