Report to LeadershipReport to Leadership

The First Nations The First Nations Information Information Governance CentreGovernance Centre

Assembly of First Nations

Special General AssemblyGatineau, Quebec

December 16, 2010

Presented by: Ceal Tournier, ChairpersonBonnie Healy, Treasurer,

The FNIGC The FNIGC MandateMandate

Over the past year, a mandate and support, through national and regional resolutions have been received for the development of The First Nations Information Governance Centre including:

Assembly of First Nations Chiefs Committee on Health (June 2009)

AFN Executive (July 2009) and

Special Chiefs in Assembly, December 2009 , Resolution No. 48/2009 passed unanimously by consensus.

Regional Resolutions of Support received from 9 Regions to date:

(Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, NWT).

We are pleased to report that dedicated efforts have been made since December 2009 to make the Centre a reality for First Nations.

We have opened the doors effective August 1, 2010!

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What is The First Nations Information What is The First Nations Information Governance Centre?Governance Centre?

Framework of the CentreFirst Nations now have a dedicated Centre that will serve as the home of the First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (RHS) and build upon that successful process to provide: Credible First Nations InformationIncreased Research CapacityTraining OpportunitiesData collection, analysis and dissemination services to First Nations at the local, regional and national levels

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The First Nations Information The First Nations Information Governance Centre and Regional OfficesGovernance Centre and Regional Offices

The development of Regional Centre's will be determined by each Region

based on regional interests and strategic direction

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The Centre is designed to be a network of regionally controlled centre's supporting national, regional, and local research.

At the centre of this network is a national office or “hub” that supports, to the degree necessary, the regional affiliates.

Each First Nation Region is different from the next and the regional infrastructure is the backbone in building capacity for research and knowledge generation.

FNIGC and the regional offices follow a First Nations research agenda in a framework that ensures integrity, ethics and a cultural values.

Focus of the CentreFocus of the CentreThe First Nations Information Governance Centre will:

Be the permanent home of the RHS Be the premier source of First Nations information Be devoted to First Nations Make the most of research and information that will truly

benefit the health and well being of First Nations Strive to partner with entities that seek to achieve success in

working with First Nations, through the use of credible information and processes that respect First Nations jurisdiction to own, protect and control how their information is collected, used and disclosed

Promote and advance the First Nations Principles of OCAP Assist in building First Nations capacity in research, information

technologies, health surveillance and data analysis Measure improvements to First Nations health and well-being

through the RHS and specialized surveys

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Corporate Structure of Corporate Structure of the Centrethe Centre

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Federally incorporated entity under the Canada Corporation Act.

Bylaws developed relating to the organization and transaction of the business and affairs

THE FIRST NATIONS INFORMATION GOVERNANCE CENTRE

CENTRE DE GOUVERNANCE DE L’INFORMATION DES PREMIÈRES NATIONS

The FNIGC By Law General The FNIGC By Law General Provisions Provisions

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FNIGC By Law General FNIGC By Law General ProvisionsProvisions

By laws of the Corporation may be repealed or amended by By-law enactment by a majority of the Directors at a meeting of the Board and sanctioned by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Members at a Members meeting

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We are proud to report to the First Nations Leadership that The First Nations Information

Governance Centre opened it’s doors on August 1, 2010 and Celebrated it’s Open House on October

15, 2010

Board Members: L-R - Nancy Gros Louis Mc Hugh, QC/LAB, Bonnie Healy, AB, Lori Duncan, YKN, Tracy Antone, ON, Kathi Avery Kinew, MB

The FNIGC Offices are located at:

Head Office: 49 Ford Lane, Unit 1, Akwesasne, ON

Fax: 1-613-936-8974

Ottawa Office: 170 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 904, Ottawa,

ONFax: 613-241-7072

Telephone: 1-613-733-1916Toll Free: 1-866-997-6248

Website: FNIGC.CA

Implementation MilestonesImplementation MilestonesFor the remainder of this fiscal year; The Centre will focus on 4 major objectives in this initial year of Operation:

1. Seek funding opportunities & secure long term, operational funding

2. Establish effective communications with First Nations at all levels to

• promote and advance the RHS data utilization and access,

• promote training opportunities,

• support evidenced based decision making and

• promote First Nations Principles of OCAP

3. Continue developing effective partnerships with organizations to seek mutually beneficial outcomes with: federal, provincial ,

territorial governments, the public health network, academia, students, and aboriginal organizations

4. Develop and deliver a series of training programs

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2010-11 Key Activities of the 2010-11 Key Activities of the CentreCentre

Start Up and Operationalize the

Centre and Head Office

Funding Proposal Development

Convene Quarterly Board

Meetings (June, October,

January, March)

Staff the Centre (funding

permitted)

Implement Communication

Strategy to introduce the Centre

and its services

Progress Report to AFN Chiefs

in Assembly, July & December

2010

Develop and Disseminate Promotional Materials on Centre

Coordinate National Logo Contest Develop RHS Research Data

Centre Develop and Launch Website Develop and Release Training

Schedule Host Open House Advance promotion of RHS –

Phase 2 Data Release Coordinate the RHS Release

Conference – March 2011, Ottawa Annual Evaluation and Report to

Members at Annual Meeting

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A lot to accomplish in a short timeframe ….but we hit the road running…….

What Information is Available What Information is Available to First Nations leadership?to First Nations leadership?

As the Home of the RHS; First Nations will have access to a wealth of information based on the national data which targets many important aspects of our communities, e.g. housing, water quality, health and wellness, children, youth and adult specific information, demographics, migration, environmental impacts, economic indicators, etc.

This, coupled with your RHS Regional Results, can create a strong story that will support lobby efforts and proposal developments.

This process can only be strengthened by continued participation in the RHS and other potential specialized surveys and to build the regional and national infrastructure that will support data collection, analysis and dissemination.

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How is the Centre financially How is the Centre financially supported?supported?At the present time, the Centre has started operations based on the existing RHS national funding and from funding derived from data tabulation services. For this final year of RHS Phase 2 funding (2010-11), an Agency Agreement has been approved by the AFN Executive and the FNIGC Board of Directors that outlines responsibilities and accountabilities for the RHS funding to flow from the AFN to the Centre to meet the deliverables under the current Health Canada funding agreement.

Funding proposals for the RHS Phase 3 and the FNIGC will be developed to secure long term, sustainable funding for both the FNIGC and the Regional Offices.

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Don’t be confused with all the organizations out there proclaiming to address First Nations

Health Information & Research Issues

““He who holds the He who holds the Data,Data,

Holds the Gold”Holds the Gold”

The FNIGC is the only First Nations mandated information and research entity

that is directly accountable to First Nations

We are often asked: “Why are we creating another We are often asked: “Why are we creating another organization when we have others”. The answer is: the organization when we have others”. The answer is: the Mandate and Structure Mandate and Structure of the FNIGC is of the FNIGC is NOTNOT the same as the same as these two organizations:these two organizations:

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We have been asked….why do We have been asked….why do we use the term “Governance” we use the term “Governance” in our name?in our name?

The term governance is used to reflect the long history of the RHS process. The RHS process changed how research is currently conducted in First Nations communities in Canada.

The RHS is about “self determination” in the area of research and it is First Nations themselves that will govern how its information is collected and used by outsiders.

It means governance over ‘information” and governance over “information management”. We collect quality data from our First Nation communities and it is our First Nation leadership that will use this information to showcase the realities of First Nation communities based on sound quality data and lobby for policy changes etc.

Simply said, we provide the data for our leadership to bring about change for our communities.

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Introducing the FNIGC Board of DirectorsIntroducing the FNIGC Board of Directors

Officers:

Chair: Ceal Tournier, SaskatchewanCo-Chair: Jon Thompson, AFN Secretary: Kathi Avery Kinew, ManitobaTreasurer: Bonnie Healy, Alberta

Regional Chief Angus Toulouse, Ontario, AFN Sarah (Sally) Johnson, NS/Newfoundland Peter Birney, NB/PEI Nancy Gros-Louis Mc Hugh, Quebec/Labrador Tracy Antone, Ontario Lori Duncan, Yukon Ialeen Jones, NWT BC - vacant

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Notice: First Nations Regions Organizations will be required to submit applications for membership to The FNIGC and appoint your Delegate and Board of Director representative.

A Template for this process has been provided to the AFN Executive and can also be obtained through your First Board of Directors Representative provided

www.fnigc.ca

SAVE THE DATE…..MARCH 1-3, SAVE THE DATE…..MARCH 1-3, 20112011

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RHS National Conference: Exciting Release of the RHS Phase 2 National Results! Information and results will be presented in exciting new ways

Adult, Youth and Children Surveys conducted in 250 First Nations Communities with over 80% of the target sample achieved.

Results from the new RHS First Nations Community Survey!

Examine Changes in First Nations Communities since RHS Phase 1 (2002-03)

Entertainment /Events to be announced that will feature First Nations celebrities and top entertainment that is sure to please everyone…… Come and Join Us!

Crown Plaza Hotel (Soon the

Delta Ottawa)

Ottawa, Ontario

Information will soon be available on Agenda, Speakers, Workshops, Presenters, Info & Craft Booths, Adult, Youth &

Elder Forums, Sponsorships. Follow developments on: www.fnigc.ca

In Closing……In Closing……

Thank you for all the support provided to The First Nations Information

Governance Centre

YOUR Information Governance Centre

We are here to support the leadership at the local, regional and national

levels.

Information and research based on a First Nations Agenda can make a

difference

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