Knowledge Sharing
Knowledge sharing is an important part of our work. We strive to share our findings in a way that is meaningful and helpful for the organizations and communities we serve. Learn more about our approach to knowledge sharing here.
We look at health data at three levels:
- Alliance level: includes all communities participating in the analysis combined
- Organization level: includes all communities from their respective organization combined
- Community level
In order to respect OCAP® Principles, we only share findings at the Alliance level. Communities and organizations decide how and with whom they wish to share their findings. If you want to access findings about your specific community or region, please contact us and we will connect you with the right people.
Mortality Analysis
Our first project explored the mortality experiences of First Nations people in participating communities across Northern Ontario, including the chronic conditions people had when they passed away. These are some of the most universally recognized indicators of health status. This was the first time that many of the communities had access to their own data on this topic.
We shared our findings from the project in a few ways. See below for a variety of knowledge products, from detailed reports to informative summaries.
Three organizations decided to post their reports online. To see them, please visit Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services, the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority, and the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority.
Complimentary Data Initiatives
There is some great work being done on First Nations data by other groups. We see Mamow Ahyamowen as one important part of a complete health information system for First Nations. The complete system requires sustained support for local, Provincial, and Federal data initiatives as well as First Nations-led health research. Mamow Ahyamowen is focused on providing local and regional health information in Northern Ontario. Other complementary data initiatives are described below.
Cancer in First Nations Peoples in Ontario
COO collaborated with Cancer Care Ontario and ICES to produce a report on Cancer in First Nations People in Ontario.
First Nations Early Childhood, Education, and Employment Survey
Chiefs of Ontario (COO) has worked with the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) and communities to carry out the First Nations Early Childhood, Education, and Employment Survey. COO and FNIGC have also partnered on several rounds of the Regional Health Survey. Click here to view national data for the Regional Health Survey.
MA Inspired by Tui’kn Partnership Infographics
Mamow Ahyamowen has been inspired by the work that the Tui’kn Partnership has done in Nova Scotia through their Strength in Numbers project. The Tui’kn Partnership has shared infographics from several of the analyses they have done.
Our Children and Youth Health Report
A recent report by the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (one of the Mamow Ahyamowen organizations) titled Our Children and Youth Health Report looked at the health status of children in the Northwestern Ontario communities that SLFNHA serves.