Framework Summary
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About the Framework
The First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous Health Framework was developed in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous leaders, communities, organizations and Nations.
Vision
To provide a platform to build upon in the discussions and development with First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous partners of a First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous Health Plan.
Areas of Focus
- Build and Sustain Productive Relationships – Building and sustaining productive partnerships and continuing to honour established relationships with First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous leaders, communities, organizations and nations based on trust, accountability and mutual respect
- Equitable Access to Culturally Safe Care – Strengthening access, quality and safety of health services and the health system with and for First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous people, families, communities and nations
- Build and Enhance Capacity and Education – Building and enhancing the capacity of First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous partners, health system partners and Ontario Health to understand, respond to and meet First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous health needs and priorities
- Measure, Monitor and Evaluate – Supporting and promoting effective data collection, analysis, evaluation and governance that impact First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous people, communities, organizations and nations and collaboratively address their priorities
- Coordinate Regional and Provincial Programs and Services – Coordinating, communicating and aligning programs and services to best serve First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous people, communities, organizations and nations across the health system in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous partners
Next Steps
The framework’s areas of focus are the starting point for discussions with partners to develop the First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous Health Plan.
The health plan will set out focused action areas for Ontario Health, for First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous partners, and for health system partners, as we work together to improve Indigenous health and eliminate inequities.
Background
Urgent action is needed to address the health outcomes and access to health care among Indigenous peoples in Ontario. We know this can only be done effectively in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous leaders, organizations, communities and nations. This work includes supporting Indigenous-led health initiatives in areas such as:
- First Nations Health Transformation
- mental health and addictions programs and services
- traditional health, healing and healers
As a partner in Indigenous health, we are committed to moving forward the following initiatives:
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls’ Calls for Justice
- Jordan’s Principle and Joyce’s Principle to support the efforts of Indigenous peoples in achieving self-determination
For more information, please email Indigenous Health Equity and Coordination at Ontario Health.