ICHR Summer students attend 45th Dene Nation Assembly
“The Institute for Circumpolar Health Research’s summer students, Sophie Roher and Thomsen D’Hont, attended the 45th Dene National Assembly from July 20th – 24th, 2015. The Dene National Assembly convenes annually in July and is hosted by a different community within Denendeh (Northwest Territories) each year. This year, the charter community of Délįne hosted the […]
Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health
Naming and spiritual ceremony and feast to mark the naming of the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health. Read More
A scoping review of Indigenous suicide prevention in circumpolar regions
Suicide is a serious public health challenge in circumpolar regions, especially among Indigenous youth. Indigenous communities, government agencies and health care providers are making concerted efforts to reduce the burden of suicide and strengthen protective factors for individuals, families and communities. The persistence of suicide has made it clear that more needs to be done. […]
FOXY Wins Arctic Inspiration Prize
Congratulaitons to FOXY organizers on receiving the Arctic Inspiration Prize. The prize is awarded to “teams who have made a substantial, demonstrated and distinguished contribution to the gathering of Arctic knowledge and who have provided a concrete plan and commitment to implement their knowledge into real world application for the benefit of the Canadian Arctic, […]