Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

CANADA #115:Yukon First Nations Public Health Initiative  (Yukon First Nations Public Health Initiative)

Outline
While there are several agencies in Canada whose mandate includes aboriginal health, there are far few mechanisms for Yukon First Nations to contribute in a meaningful way to the development of the work of these agencies. This includes the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans, of funded northern health research priorities, and of public health related programs, both governmental and research focused, with potential health impact on Yukon Fist Nations. This research initiative will take a comprehensive approach to identifying, developing and evaluating mechanisms for Yukon First Nations (YFN) to play a lead role in improving the health of its members. A comprehensive approach will include: the clarification of an understanding of health as intended by YFN perspectives; consultations with other aboriginal peoples involved in similar research activities in Canada and the circumpolar north; the identification and implementation of mechanisms for the ongoing input of YFN into territorial and federal initiatives relevant to an improved health status of YFN as well as cooperative and collaborative mechanisms between self governing YFN. This research will leave a legacy of meaningful participation and involvement in all aspects of improved health status for Yukon First Nations and other northern aboriginal peoples.

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
This project will contribute substantially to improvements in aboriginal peoples’ participation in all stages of addressing health issues, will provide mechanisms for the sustainability of these improvements and will result in improved health status.

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
Collaboration will be sought with other self-governing nations, as well as nations working towards self government, both in Canada and in the circumpolar north, to share information and develop relevant best practices in this area.

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:

Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: n/a
Antarctic: n/a

Significant facilities will be required for this project:

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?
Yes, this project will leave a legacy of sustainability and relevancy for Yukon First Nations, as well as other First Nations, to meaningfully engage in all aspects of improved health

How is it envisaged that the required logistic support will be secured?

Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or international level?
This pre-proposal has been reviewed and is being submitted by the Canadian Steering Committee (CSC). Ongoing discussions will integrate this pre-proposal into a larger network of related national and international initiatives. The CSC has initially sorted this pre-proposal into: Healthy and Sustainable Communities: Healthy Communities

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE

Is the project a short-term expansion (over the IPY 2007-2008 timeframe) of an existing plan, programme or initiative or is it a new autonomous proposal?

How will the project be organised and managed?
This project will be organized and managed by CYFN.

What are the initial plans of the project for addressing the education, outreach and communication issues outlined in the Framework document?

What are the initial plans of the project to address data management issues (as outlined in the Framework document?

How is it proposed to fund the project?

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
None

PROPOSER DETAILS

Jody Butler Walker
Box 32054, Whitehorse, Yukon


Y1A 5P9
Canada

Tel: 867-393-3036
Mobile: no
Fax: 867-668-5544
Email:

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