The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)

📖 OCAP® Principle #3: Access

Access means First Nations have the right to obtain information and data about themselves, no matter where it’s held, and decide who else can access it, and under what conditions.

Learn more about The First Nations Principles of OCAP® ⬇️
🔗 fnigc.ca/ocap-training/

👏Please join us in congratulating the recipients of our 14th Annual FNIGC Student Bursary: Jorden Hendry, April Quill, Damien Rodriguez, and Palmer Spence. 👏

Learn more about these outstanding First Nations students at the link below👇.

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FNIGC’s "Cannabis and Mental Well-being Community Toolkit" supports FN individuals, families, and communities in making informed choices about cannabis use.

This #WellnessWednesday, explore the Community Toolkit at the link below!

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FNIGC’s Family Models of Care in First Nations in Early Childhood report shows that kids with regular nutritious diets hit more developmental milestones.

Explore how home life & social factors shape early development:

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Understanding First Nations family models of care is key to supporting thriving children.

Our report found 95% of kids were raised in nurturing homes, and those in rich learning environments hit more milestones.

📘 Read more: ow.ly/9AGi50WfEkg

This National Indigenous History Month, we celebrate the strength of First Nations, Inuit & Métis language revitalization.

From immersion schools to apps like @FirstVoices, communities are reclaiming their voices.

Let’s uplift this vital work.

June is National Indigenous History Month — a time to honour the traditions, voices, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada.

All month long, FNIGC will be sharing stories and perspectives.

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The Indigenous History and Heritage Gathering (IHHG), hosted by NCTR & FNCCEC, takes place June 2–4 in Winnipeg, MB.

Register & learn more: ihhg.ca

Please note that FNIGC's offices and operations will be closed on Monday May 19 in observance of Victoria Day. They will re-open on Tuesday, May 20.

YouTube video by Moose Hide Campaign The Story of the Moose Hide Campaign

Today is #MooseHideCampaign Day — a powerful Indigenous-led movement to end violence against women & children.

Wearing the moose hide pin is a pledge to honour, respect & protect.

Learn more & watch the story: 🎥 youtu.be/4FipVWaTaJE

Understanding mental health in FN communities starts with data that reflects our lived experiences. FN-led surveys like the First Nations Regional Health Survey (RHS) help support wellness & self-determination. Learn more this Mental Health Month

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On May 10 we honour Bear Witness Day, a day dedicated to honouring the memory of Jordan River Anderson and his family, who championed the creation of Jordan’s Principle 20 years ago.

To learn more about Bear Witness Day please follow the link below.

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The first week of May is Mental Health Awareness Week, presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

At FNIGC, we honour the importance of listening, sharing, and healing together.

🔗https://cmha.ca/mental-health-week/

Red Dress Day Red Dress Day 2025, held every May 5th, is a National Day of remembrance and activism honouring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited People (MMIWG2S+).

Today (May 5th) is Red Dress Day. Inspired by Jaime Black’s REDress Project, it honors our communities' loss and resilience. Learn more: amnesty.ca/red-dress-day/. Let’s unite for healing, justice, and change across Turtle Island.

CBC.ca - watch, listen, and discover with Canada's Public Broadcaster CBC is Always Here for Canada. Home for News, Entertainment, Sports, Music and much more.

FNIGC's CEO @jonathandewar.bsky.social is quoted in this CBC article about researchers at @uofguelph.bsky.social who are developing a policy that would protect Indigenous people from research exploitation via wastewater sampling.

Read more at the link
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