Fall 2019
In the fall of 2019, support staff created plain language plans for the new analysis projects. These were circulated among First Nations served by members organizations so they could make an informed decision as to whether they wanted to participate.
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Starting in June 2019 and lasting well into subsequent years, support staff shared findings from the Learning From Our Ancestors project with member organizations. This happened in a number of ways depending on the needs of the organization, such as presentations and press conferences.
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In the spring of 2019, building on their new logo and visual identity, Mamow Ahyamowen launched its website. Around this time, Mushkegowuk Council joined the Alliance, bringing the total number of organizations served to ten.
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Early in 2019, the group held a face-to-face meeting in Thunder Bay. Support staff shared preliminary data from the Learning From Our Ancestors project with Steering Committee members for feedback. Based on what they learned, participants decided that the next projects should focus on injuries, chronic conditions, and mental health and addictions.
Read MoreFall 2018
In the fall of 2018, data analysis for the Learning From Our Ancestors project began! The analysis team was comprised of representatives from Mamow Ahyamowen and ICES. Together, they brought information back to the Steering Committee as needed. Shortly thereafter, Mamow Ahyamowen commissioned a logo and visual identity to help solidify their branding and…
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In the Summer of 2018, 59 out of the 74 First Nations served by Mamow Ahyamowen organizations at the time decided to participate in the Learning From Our Ancestors project.
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Throughout the Winter of 2017 leading into 2018, Mamow Ahyamowen focused heavily on funding. The original funding was extended, and one of the contributing researchers received an Early Researchers Award to work on Knowledge Translation and Exchange. The group also submitted a successful proposal for a grant through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Read MoreFall 2017
Early in the fall of 2017, the group submitted an Applied Health Research Questions request to ICES for the Learning From Our Ancestors project. It also re-engaged First Nations served by the organizations to refamiliarize them with the analysis plan. Around this time, the group also held its second face-to-face meeting in Sudbury. Elders…
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During the summer of 2017, Matawa First Nations Management and Keewaytinook Okimakanak joined the group. This brought the total number of organizations in the group to nine.
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Throughout the spring of 2017, the group began to explore partnership models. It also assessed internal and external data holdings that it may be able to use or access. It was at this time that participants learned about ICES, an independent non-profit organization that uses population-based health information to assess and improve the Ontario health…
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