The Chiefs of Ontario is looking for individuals, Youth, and Elders/Knowledge Keepers to sit on the First Nation Regional Social Survey Committee. Applicants for membership should have knowledge and experience in First Nation Social Service, Child and Family social practices, an understanding of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, experience with community based research,
(Toronto, Ont. – November 7, 2024) In a landmark announcement, Ontario Premier Doug Ford endorsed the First Nations Data Table (FNDT) initiated by the Chiefs of Ontario (COO). The FNDT brings together First Nations Leadership and Ontario government officials to address First Nations data sovereignty. It will be a forum for mutual learning and discussion
The Chiefs of Ontario’s Research and Data Management Sector has released a research paper analyzing the effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on First Nations in Ontario. AI is a powerful and disruptive technology. It has a great deal of potential, but this potential comes paired with serious risks for First Nations. This paper lays out
Download Full RFP Here: RFP First Nations Data Governance SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You are invited to submit a proposal for a project undertaken by the Chiefs of Ontario to examine models and develop options for the exercise of First Nations data sovereignty in Ontario. As part of this project, the successful applicant will be required to
You are invited to explore this contract opportunity to build on your relationships with members of First Nations communities to ensure First Nations research is done with deep respect for and involvement of First Nations. Your role will be to help implement the Regional Health Survey IV (RHS IV) by working with First Nations communities
This report presents the results of the First Nations Labour and Employment Development (FNLED) survey. The survey was designed by the First Nations Information and Governance Centre (FNIGC). It was the first major national survey initiative focused on employment, labour, jobs, and skills in First Nations communities across Canada. The survey built on the work
For several years, ICES has been working closely with Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) partners to develop unique partnerships that include data governance and data sharing agreements. These partnerships have enabled Indigenous-driven analyses using ICES data. ICES’ ongoing commitment to this work is articulated in our current strategic plan. In October of 2017, ICES
Welcome to The Fundamentals of OCAP® The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) is pleased to offer The Fundamentals of OCAP®, an online training course developed in partnership with Algonquin College Corporate Training. This self-guided course takes learners through seven modules that are designed to introduce the fundamental concepts of OCAP®, information governance, and First
