Overview
Delivery method
Online
Duration
Audience
All HC and PHAC Employees
Description
Please note: This event will take place in both official languages with simultaneous interpretation services provided. Participants are encouraged to ask questions in their official language of choice.
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In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30, 2026), the Surveillance Community of Practice (SCoP) and Health Equity Community of Practice (HE-CoP) are hosting a joint learning event on First Nation Data Sovereignty.
The event will be held on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 from 1:00PM – 3:00PM (EST). Join the SCoP and HE-CoP and learn about:
• How a framework for Indigenous Data Governance Principles was implemented with Indigenous partners.
• Applications of First Nation Data Sovereignty within a Northern Ontario First Nations-governed epidemiology alliance.
• Community-based approaches to First Nation Data Sovereignty.
Featured speakers include:
• Dominique-M. Legacy, Director, Indigenous Partnerships, Data & Analytics, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES)
• Beth Rachlis, Staff Scientist, ICES
• Maureen Gustafson, Knowledge Translation and Exchange Specialist, Mamow Ahyamowen
• Christina Vlahopoulos, Project Manager, Mamow Ahyamowen
• Khadyn Butterfly, Senior Analyst: Evaluation, Research & Engagement, Minomathasowin Healthy Living Public Health Department, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
