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First Nations Health Authority

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the health and wellness partner to over 200 diverse First Nations communities and citizens across British Columbia. The FNHA works to address health care service gaps through:

• new partnerships
• closer collaboration
• health systems innovation
• reforming and redesigning health programs and services for individuals, families, communities and First Nations

First Nations Health Managers Association

The First Nations Health Managers Association is a national association committed to designing and delivering training, certification and professional development for individuals who provide health services to First Nations. Their certification program leads to the Certified First Nations Health Manager professional designation, which focuses on balancing inherent ways of knowing with sound management principles.

First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission

The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission ensures First Nations in Quebec and Labrador can freely exercise their inherent right to control health and social services program delivery to the citizens of their respective nations.

Wabano

Wabano creates and delivers services that prevent ill health, treat illness and provide support and aftercare. Services are offered in a culturally sensitive way that welcomes, accepts and respects all Indigenous people.

Indigenous Dental Association of Canada

The Indigenous Dental Association of Canada's goal is to improve and support Indigenous oral health through community and capacity building by:

• building reciprocal relationships
• supporting Indigenous-led oral health research
• supporting culturally safe oral health delivery
• pursuing equitable policy decisions, centered on community support, knowledge translation, mentorship, knowledge sharing and dissemination

Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada

The Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) derives its authority from the teachings of Indigenous ancestors, from the legitimacy of the history of Indigenous experiences and from Indigenous communities and peoples. As an organization of contemporary medicine people, IPAC recognizes the health inequities of Indigenous people and communities who look to IPAC for leadership and knowledge. They believe it is their responsibility and right to come together to help improve other Indigenous peoples' physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, and to impact the determinants of Indigenous health.

National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health

The National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) supports a renewed public health system in Canada that is inclusive and respectful of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Using a holistic, coordinated and strengths-based approach to health, the NCCIH fosters links between evidence, knowledge, practice and policy while advancing self-determination and Indigenous knowledge in support of optimal health and well-being.

National Consortium for Indigenous Medical Education

The National Consortium for Indigenous Medical Education supports national medical education organizations in:

• assessing Indigenous studies
• identifying cultural safety and anti-racism initiatives
• increasing admissions and transitions of Indigenous students' medical education
• developing accountable admissions processes and improving cultural safety in curriculum

Canadian Medical Association

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is leading a national movement of physicians who believe in a better future of health. It drives change through advocacy, giving and knowledge sharing that are guided by values of collaboration and inclusion.