The Centre For Wise Practices ⬌ Indigenous Health

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TODAY at 11am EST.

How can art support healing and shape healthcare? Join Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health for the next Seeds of Change Speaker Series, featuring Indigenous artist Shelley Niro and curator Elwood Jimmy in a conversation about art, healing and education in healthcare.

📅 Nov. 9 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
📷 Women’s College Hospital Auditorium and online via Zoom Learn more and register at the link in bio.

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How can art support healing and shape healthcare?

Join Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health for the next Seeds of Change Speaker Series, featuring Indigenous artist Shelley Niro and curator Elwood Jimmy in a conversation about art, healing and education in healthcare.

📅 Nov. 9 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
📍 Women’s College Hospital Auditorium and online via Zoom

Learn more and register at the link in bio.

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Registration link in bio

Join us for another installment of the Seeds of Change Speaker Series! Hosted by Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health, this hybrid gathering will feature a conversation between Seeds of Change Gallery contributing artist Shelley Niro, and gallery curator Elwood Jimmy, on healing, art and education in healthcare.

The Seeds of Change Art Collection at Women's College Hospital (WCH) features all Indigenous women and 2-spirited artists and with a thematic focus on healing. The artworks were selected and curated by Sara Roque and Elwood Jimmy and incorporated into the hospital space. Through the installation of these works, WCH creates a welcoming environment for Indigenous patients, their families, staff and students. The importance of Indigenous expression is emphasized through this variety of artistic works. Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health recognizes art as medicine and promotes its use in health care settings.

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Registration link in bio

Join us for another installment of the Seeds of Change Speaker Series! Hosted by Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health, this hybrid gathering will feature a conversation between Seeds of Change Gallery contributing artist Shelley Niro, and gallery curator Elwood Jimmy, on healing, art and education in healthcare.

The Seeds of Change Art Collection at Women's College Hospital (WCH) features all Indigenous women and 2-spirited artists and with a thematic focus on healing. The artworks were selected and curated by Sara Roque and Elwood Jimmy and incorporated into the hospital space. Through the installation of these works, WCH creates a welcoming environment for Indigenous patients, their families, staff and students. The importance of Indigenous expression is emphasized through this variety of artistic works. Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health recognizes art as medicine and promotes its use in health care settings.

[The Centre For Wise Practices ⬌ Indigenous Health @WCHIndigenous]

Registration link in bio

Join us for another installment of the Seeds of Change Speaker Series! Hosted by Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health, this hybrid gathering will feature a conversation between Seeds of Change Gallery contributing artist Shelley Niro, and gallery curator Elwood Jimmy, on healing, art and education in healthcare.

The Seeds of Change Art Collection at Women's College Hospital (WCH) features all Indigenous women and 2-spirited artists and with a thematic focus on healing. The artworks were selected and curated by Sara Roque and Elwood Jimmy and incorporated into the hospital space. Through the installation of these works, WCH creates a welcoming environment for Indigenous patients, their families, staff and students. The importance of Indigenous expression is emphasized through this variety of artistic works. Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health recognizes art as medicine and promotes its use in health care settings.

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Healthcare appointments can be stressful, but preparing for them and knowing your rights can help you feel more confident in advocating for yourself and your needs

We discuss advocacy tips for before and during healthcare appointments – including communication, rights, and other resources.

🔗 Explore the @ScienceUpFirst x #GCWPIH resource library to see our whole collection of sexual and reproductive health focused resources: https://t.co/hs5xCVokL8

#KnowYourHealth #PreparingForAppointments #IndigenousHealth #ScienceUpFirst

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A new @NRDC report exposes how the tissue industry is tied to ongoing harm in #GrassyNarrows

“We want to restore a healthy future and our way of life for the next generation.” — Chief Sherry Ackabee

https://t.co/yD07lyLqP0

#FreeGrassy

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: T-shirt and Pin Sales & Info Booth

Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Women’s College Hospital, Labyrinth (1415)

Stop by the Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health booth to learn more about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, purchase an orange T-shirt or pin, and support the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA).

Come by, learn, connect and show your support for truth and reconciliation.

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Interested in Indigenous community advocacy, environmental justice, and healthcare?
Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health invites you to the next webinar in our Indigenous Environmental Health Justice speaker series. We are grateful to be joined by Dawna Hope (BSc) and Dr. Murray Richardson (PhD) to discuss Indigenous water governance and community action on September 17th at 12PM EST.

Bridging Indigenous and Western Science in Water Governance within the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Traditional Territory: Colonial Legacies and Legal Obligations under Chapter 14 of Yukon First Nations Final Agreements
Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom Webinar
Link to register in bio

This series is an open invitation to anyone curious about Indigenous environmental health justice and the ongoing work of expanding how health is understood and addressed within systems shaped by colonialism. Together, we aim to foster thoughtful dialogue, meaningful engagement, and knowledge exchange. We invite you to join us to learn about the documentation and management of mining and climate change impacts on water quality on the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun.

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What does free, prior, and informed consent look like? And how do you know when you may need more support?

Learn more via the @ScienceUpFirst x #GCWPIH resource library: https://t.co/hs5xCVokL8

#FPIC #FreePriorAndInformedConsent #KnowYourRights #KnowYourHealth #IndigenousHealth #ScienceUpFirst

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Wildfire Support - see the link in our bio for ways to support affected communities

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Your body. Your rights.

Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) is more than a healthcare principle - it's a human right recognized in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Every person has the right to make informed decisions about their own body, free from pressure, coercion or discrimination.

For many First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, these rights have not always been respected. Understanding your rights is an important step toward advancing culturally safe, equitable healthcare.

Swipe through to learn what FPIC means. The full post can be seen on Facebook, Instagram and our website, which explores why FPIC matters, and where to find support if your rights have been violated.

Stay tuned for the continuation of this series on Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, where we discuss “How to Know When Support is Needed”

🔗 Explore the @ScienceUpFirst x #GCWPIH resource library for more Indigenous health resources: https://t.co/hs5xCVokL8

#FPIC #UNDRIP #KnowYourRights #IndigenousHealth #HealthEquity #ScienceUpFirst

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Meet the new Indigenous Patient Navigator! As Indigenous Patient Navigator, Andrew can provide help navigating the health system and accessing services, health coordination services, advocacy, and can even attend appointments.

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ZKA’AN NI-BMIWDOOWIN GCHI-KINOOMAADWINAN, Building the Fire, Walking with Medicine is a one-week program for Indigenous students in grades 9 and 10 with an interest in exploring healthcare opportunities. This program is run collaboratively with the University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Access and Outreach (OAO) and the Office of Indigenous Health, ZKA’AN NI-BMIWDOOWIN GCHI-KINOOMAADWINAN, and will provide 10 youth with culturally safe and trauma-informed programming with opportunities to build long-lasting relationships from within the program. With greater exposure to Indigenous leadership, knowledges, governance systems and healing practices, participants were encouraged to reflect on the environment around them and were empowered to carve their own meaningful paths forward, walking with confidence, a greater sense of connection, purpose, and community.

This summer, ZNGBK programming will be held in August 2026, in person at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. The program aims to nurture each student’s understanding of Health and Wellness including what it means with regards to self, family, community, and nationhood. 10 participants interested in exploring or pursuing a career in health, research and sciences and identify as First Nations, Inuit, Metis, as well as being currently in grades 9 and 10, will be chosen through an application process.

More info and application to apply here, and link in bio: https://t.co/SLy7DL9vga

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Interested in Indigenous community advocacy, environmental justice, and healthcare?

Join Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health tomorrow May 21st at 12PM ET for our Indigenous Environmental Health Justice speaker series. We are grateful to be joined by Dr. Lianne Leddy (PhD) to discuss uranium mining and community action.

Environmental Health Justice Rounds: Uranium Date: Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Zoom Webinar
Link to register: https://t.co/2jm999Zhw7

The series is an open invitation to those living and working in community, advocacy, clinical, research, land-based, and creative practices - committed to or curious about environmental health justice and the ongoing work of expanding how health is understood and addressed within systems shaped by colonialism. Together, we aim to foster thoughtful dialogue, meaningful engagement, and knowledge exchange. We invite you to join us to learn about the historical precedence of uranium mining and community advocacy and resistance in Serpent River First Nation.

[The Centre For Wise Practices ⬌ Indigenous Health @WCHIndigenous]

Interested in Indigenous community advocacy, environmental justice, and healthcare?

Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health invites you to our Indigenous Environmental Health Justice speaker series. We are grateful to be joined by Dr. Lianne Leddy (PhD) to discuss uranium mining and community action on May 21st at 12pm ET.

Environmental Health Justice Rounds: Uranium Date: Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Zoom Webinar
Link to register: https://t.co/2jm999Zhw7

The series is an open invitation to those living and working in community, advocacy, clinical, research, land-based, and creative practices - committed to or curious about environmental health justice and the ongoing work of expanding how health is understood and addressed within systems shaped by colonialism. Together, we aim to foster thoughtful dialogue, meaningful engagement, and knowledge exchange. We invite you to join us to learn about the historical precedence of uranium mining and community advocacy and resistance in Serpent River First Nation.

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River Run Rally 2026 🌊🌊🌊

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 12pm | Toronto

RSVP: https://t.co/0Ed5iRSkQG

Join Grassy Narrows youth and community members as they travel 1,700km to demand mercury justice.

#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows