On May 25, 2016, the Government of Ontario launched the Ontario First Nations Health Action Plan (OFNHAP), a multi-year initiative to improve health care for Indigenous peoples in Ontario. A key part of this Plan is the creation or expansion of new primary care teams; community-based models of primary health care that are designed based on the needs and cultures of the communities they will serve. We are pleased to inform you that the Expression of Interest (EOI) process for this important initiative has now opened.

Theme 2. Planning programs for equitable access to care

Theme 4. Strengthening partnerships

Theme 3. Employing and empowering the patient and caregiver perspective

CBC News article published February 10, 2017. Article in full pasted below. Cathy Alex, CBC News The Ontario government is establishing six Aboriginal midwifery programs, with the goal of offering culturally appropriate child and maternity care to a number of Indigenous communities.

Theme 1. Planning programs and fostering partnerships for healthier communities

Presentation Details

• Date: 10/18/2016
• Concurrent Session E
• Room: Pier 9
• Time: 10:45am - 11:30am
• Style: Presentation (information provided to audience, with opportunity for audience to ask question)
• Focus: Practical (e.g.

Theme 6. Leadership and governance in a changing environment

Presentation Details

• Date: 10/17/2016
• Concurrent Session C
• Time: 4:30pm - 5:15pm
• Room: Marine
• Style: Presentation (information provided to audience, with opportunity for audience to ask question)
• Focus: Balance between both (e.g.