Community Engagement Event September 2017 at the Fort Erie Native Friendship Center

Indigenous Health Network

The Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant (HNHB) Indigenous Health Network (IHN) is made up of Indigenous health and social service providers across Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Norfolk, Brant, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Six Nations of the Grand River. Together with Ontario Health, the IHN seeks to address the health needs and issues of local Indigenous communities. We invite you to join us in our mission to build networks and connections that advance the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples and communities around the world.

Indigenous Allyship
Toolkit

A guide to honouring culture, authentic collaboration and addressing discrimination

The Indigenous Allyship Toolkit has been prepared by the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Indigenous Health Network in partnership with the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network (HNHB LHIN) to support health care providers in addressing inequities.

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How to Become an
Indigenous Ally

The Two Row Wampum Treaty, also known as Guswenta or Kaswentha

As Indigenous communities grieve the losses of all those innocent and helpless children and babies who did not make it home, we take this time to mourn our losses and pray for peace for our babies, our families and our Nations. We know this is just the beginning and more children will be found as more grounds of residential schools are examined.

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Ne’iikaaniganaa
Toolkit

Guidance for Creating Safer Environments for Indigenous Peoples

This toolkit is designed specifically to support and guide mainstream organizations on their journeys towards creating safer environments for Indigenous People. Gathering knowledge through our own journey is ongoing and we will continue to update this guidance as we learn new lessons.

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Community Engagement Event Report – Improving Health Care for Indigenous Peoples Living in Niagara and Brantford – September 2017
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Community Engagement Event Report – Improving Health Care for Indigenous Peoples Living in Niagara and Brantford – September 2017

The purpose of thesegatheringswas to create a safe space for community members and healthcare providers tolearn, share, and discuss together the opportunities for health system partners to contribute towards improving healthcare experiences and outcomes of Indigenous Peoples living in Brantford and Niagara respectively. Thesegatheringswere alsoan opportunity for the HNHB IHNto highlight key achievements from 2015-2016…

IHN Annual Report – Tending to the Sacred Fire – 2020-21
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IHN Annual Report – Tending to the Sacred Fire – 2020-21

In 2020, a global pandemic forced the world into lockdown; physical distancing became necessary tostop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In Ontario, the province went into lockdown on March 16th, and most ofthe population were required to stay home. Widespread closures signaled a shift across society, impacting the ways in which people interacted and…