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This FNIGC brochure explains how data collected through the FREEES survey is securely protected and governed by First Nations. OCAP® principles guide every step, from consent to data use.
This 2019 report by the Yellowhead Institute explores First Nations data sovereignty in Canada, highlighting the impact of colonial data systems and the urgent need for Indigenous-led data governance.
Explore the RHS 2002/03 adult questionnaire that documented First Nations and Inuit health, culture, and wellness across Canada.
Explore how the RHS 2002/03 youth questionnaire documented First Nations and Inuit youth health, culture, and wellness.
Explore how the RHS 2002/03 child questionnaire documented health, culture, and family life for First Nations and Inuit children.
Findings from the 2015–16 RHS highlight Mi’kmaq community health, including mental health, chronic conditions, and the protective role of culture in Nova Scotia.
Explore the FNIGC’s RHS Phase 3 National Report, a landmark study of First Nations health, social, and cultural well-being across Canada, upholding OCAP® principles.
Explore the RHS 2008/10 adult questionnaire, a foundational tool capturing First Nations perspectives on health, culture, and community life.
The RHS 2008/10 youth questionnaire gathered detailed data on First Nations youth health, culture, and wellness across Canada.
The RHS 2008/10 child questionnaire gathered holistic data on First Nations children’s health, culture, and family life across Canada.
The RHS 2008/10 Community Survey questionnaire collected data on housing, water, culture, and governance to link community factors to health outcomes.
Explore the RHS Phase 2 National Report (2008/10) on First Nations adults, youth, and children, revealing critical insights into health, wellness, and cultural resilience.
This report presented results from the 2008/10 First Nations Regional Health Survey’s Community Survey, capturing community-level indicators across 236 First Nations communities in Canada.
This 2006 independent report confirms the RHS as a global leader in Indigenous-led health research, combining cultural principles with survey science.
A comprehensive, community-driven health report from 238 First Nations across Canada. Data on wellness, housing, culture, and systemic barriers. Rooted in Indigenous frameworks.
Discover how the 1997 RHS captured Indigenous-led health data across Canada, revealing wellness priorities, service gaps, and the need for culturally grounded care.
Discover how the 1997 RHS captured Indigenous-led health data across Canada, revealing wellness priorities, service gaps, and the need for culturally grounded care.
A landmark Indigenous-led report examining child health, elder wellness, and the impacts of residential schools across 188 First Nations and Inuit communities in Canada.
In 1996, the Assembly of First Nations Chiefs Committee on Health mandated that a First Nations health survey be implemented every four years across Canada. Learn about the result here.
Explore how this report defined a vision-driven, culturally rooted framework for Indigenous health, grounded in Indigenous intelligence and community-led transformation.
Explore the key themes used in the 2008 First Nations health survey, including traditional healing, food security, and residential school impacts across all ages.