Assembly of First Nations

Summit Program

First Nations Health Transformation Summit:GETTING THE RELATIONSHIPS RIGHT: HEALTH GOVERNANCE IN THE ERA OF RECONCILIATION

February 13 - 14, 2018Fairmont Royal York Hotel100 Front Street WestToronto, Ontario

February 13 - 14, 2018 | Toronto, Ontario

“Getting the Relationships Right: Health Governance in the Era of Reconciliation”

First Nations Health Transformation Summit:

Summit Objectives

1. To connect decision-makers and influencers (First Nations, the provinces/territories and the federal government) in order to generate conversations/commitment on working together to overcome jurisdictional challenges towards improving health outcomes for First Nations.

2. To demonstrate success/share promising models of jurisdictional cooperation and innovation.

3. To support First Nations capacity development in health systems governance.

February 13 - 14, 2018 | Toronto, Ontario

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First Nations Health Transformation Summit:

Welcome from National Chief Perry Bellegarde

Dear Delegates:

On behalf of our Assembly of First Nations (AFN), I am pleased to welcome you to the AFN First Nations Health Transformation Summit.

In 2017, the AFN published the First Nations Health Transformation Agenda (FNHTA) which provides an advocacy framework for advancing First Nations health. One of the foundational messages of the FNHTA is the need to get the relationships right. This principle comes from the recognition that building First Nations developed and controlled health systems requires building relationships at all levels; right from the service delivery level, to provinces and territories, and with the federal government. In addition, these relationships must be based on the recognition and respect for First Nations inherent, Treaty and Aboriginal rights.

The First Nations Health Transformation Summit, with the theme of Getting the Relationships Right: Health Governance in the Era of Reconciliation, is part of the AFN’s efforts to facilitate this relationship building and to amplify innovative First Nations-built health programs, services and systems from across the country that have found success in overcoming jurisdictional gaps.

We continue to work to influence real and meaningful change in First Nations health, to ensure that our nations are provided the freedom, resources and tools to design and deliver health systems based on our own priorities, wisdom, and strength. I encourage all participants to participate in productive dialogue to advance the system transformations that will generate safe, healthy, and prosperous First Nations.

Sincerely,

Perry BellegardeNational Chief

February 13 - 14, 2018 | Toronto, Ontario

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First Nations Health Transformation Summit:

Welcome from Ontario Regional Chief Isadore DayDear Delegates:

On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Chiefs Committee on Health (CCoH), I am pleased to welcome you to the AFN First Nations Health Transformation Summit.

As Chair of the CCoH, I am committed to achieving health equity for our people. With this goal in mind, over the last few years, the AFN has sought to advance First Nations health systems that are built by and for First Nations people through the development and promotion of the AFN First Nations Health Transformation Agenda (FNHTA). The FNHTA sits on the foundation of three primary advocacy positions. These are as follows:

1. Getting the Relationships Right - for all of those within the healthcare world to work with First Nations in a way which respects the First Nations right to self-determination as part of Treaty, inherent and international rights.

2. Meaningful Investments in First Nations Health - simply put, effective health systems require investment. 3. Support First Nations Capacity First - sustainable solutions require supporting capacity at the First Nations

community and organizational level.

This Summit is intended to share lessons from the many innovators in First Nations health governance, and to advance the conversation around rights and responsibilities, reciprocal accountability and getting the relationships right!

I look forward to productive and positive discussions over the next two days.

Sincerely,

Isadore DayOntario Regional Chief, Chair of the AFN Chiefs Committee on Health

February 13 - 14, 2018 | Toronto, Ontario

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First Nations Health Transformation Summit:

Summit Agenda Monday, February 12, 2018 Location6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception with music by Keith Whiteduck Imperial Room, Lobby Level

Day 1 – Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Location7:30 a.m. Registration Ballroom Foyer,

Convention Level

7:30 a.m. Hot Breakfast Canadian Room Foyer, Convention Floor

8:00 a.m. Information Fair Open Ballroom, Convention Floor

8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies• Elder Valerie King, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation• Drum Group: Manitou Mkwa Singers• Welcome Remarks from the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation

Canadian Room, Convention Floor

9:00 a.m. Remarks from National Chief Perry Bellegarde9:30 a.m. Remarks from Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day9:45 a.m. Wellness Break Canadian Room

Foyer/Ballroom,Convention Floor

10:00 a.m. Keynote Address – A Doctor’s Perspective on Health Equity, Justice and Transformation in the Era of ReconciliationDr. Michael Kirlew, Family Physician in Sioux Lookout, Ont., Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine

10:30 a.m. The First Nations Health Authority: The Past, Present and Future of Systems Innovation in British ColumbiaMr. Joe Gallagher, Chief Executive Officer, First Nations Health Authority

• Question and Answer Period

12:00 p.m. Lunch Provided Canadian Room, Convention Floor

1:00 p.m. Keynote Address by the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada (Invited)

• Question and Answer Period

2:15 p.m. Wellness Break Canadian Room Foyer/Ballroom,Convention Floor

February 13 - 14, 2018 | Toronto, Ontario

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Day 1 – Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Location2:35 p.m. In Conversation: Highlighting Emerging Health Transformation Governance Models

Moderated by Dr. Valerie Gideon, Sr. Assistant Deputy Minister, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Indigenous Services Canada

• Nishnawbe Aski Nation Health Transformation:o Mr. Sol Mamakwa, Health Advisor, Nishnawbe Aski Nation o Mr. Ovide Mercredi, Former National Chief and Team Lead, Nishnawbe Aski

Nation Community Health Transformation• First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission

Health and Social Services Governance Process and MOU:o Ms. Marjolaine Sioui, Executive Director, First Nations of Quebec and

Labrador Health and Social Services Commissiono Mr. David McLaren, Director of Health, Kebaowek First Nation, and Vice-

President, First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission

• Treaty-Based Funding Model:o Okimaw Wallace Fox, Onion Lake First Nation

• Question and Answer Period

4:00 p.m. Summary of the day’s proceedings

4:15 p.m. Adjourn for Day 15:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Networking Event with Entertainment by Cheri Maracle & QuartetCome chat with your fellow delegates, share ideas and plot health transformation!

Ontario Room and Foyer, Convention Floor

Day 2 – Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Location

7:30 a.m. Hot Breakfast Canadian Room Foyer

8:00 a.m. Registration Ballroom FoyerInformation Fair Open Ballroom

8:30 a.m. Overview of Day One/Review of Summit Objectives Canadian Room8:45 a.m. In Conversation: Innovative Models on Health Transformation Across

JurisdictionsModerated by Dr. Margo Greenwood, Academic Lead of the National Collaborating Centre on Aboriginal Health and Vice-President of Aboriginal Health for the Northern Health Authority in British Columbia

• All Nations Healing Hospital, Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan:o Ms. Gail Boehme, Executive Directoro Chief Edmund Bellegarde, Tribal Chief, File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council

• First Nations Health Programs, Whitehorse General Hospital, Whitehorse, Yukon:o Ms. Tracy MacPherson, MSW, Discharge Planner/Community Liaison

• Question & Answer Period

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Day 2 – Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Location

9:45 a.m. Wellness Break

10:00 a.m. Remarks from the Honourable Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Ontario

Canadian Room

10:15 a.m. Introduction to Caucus SessionsFacilitated regional discussions on Innovations, Potential Advancements, Building Regional Bilateral and Trilateral Relationships and other topics

10:30 a.m. Facilitated Regional Caucus Sessions

• Alberta Territories Room, Main Mezzanine Floor

• AtlanticConfederation 5 Room, Main Mezzanine Floor

• British Columbia British Columbia Room, Main Mezzanine Floor

• Manitoba Toronto Room, Convention Floor

• Ontario Ontario Room, Convention Floor

• Quebec Canadian Ballroom, Convention Floor

• Saskatchewan Library Room, Main Mezzanine Floor

• Yukon/NWT Confederation 6 Room, Main Mezzanine Floor

12:00 p.m. Lunch Provided

12:45 p.m. Presentation: Cannabis and First Nations UpdateOntario Regional Chief Isadore Day will provide a brief update on the work of the AFN Cannabis Working Group and next steps.

Canadian Room

1:00 p.m. Report back from Regional Caucuses2:30 p.m. Reflections on the Summit Deliberations

Mr. Richard Jock, Chief Operating Officer, First Nations Health Authority, British Columbia

3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks by Ontario Regional Chief Isadore DayClosing Ceremonies

February 13 - 14, 2018 | Toronto, Ontario

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First Nations Health Transformation Summit:

Share Your Views! The Assembly of First Nations is interested in hearing about your vision for First Nations health transformation! Have your say! Be visionary! Win prizes!

1) What do you envision when you think of First Nations health transformation?

2) What is your role in First Nations health transformation?

3) Who are the champions of First Nations health that inspire you and why?

Please share your views by video at booth #106 in the Information Fair in the Ballroom, Convention Floor

Health Transformation Summit and Information FairThe Summit will also feature an Information Fair with exhibitors showcasing information, products and services with innovative approaches in First Nations health from associations, government partners, businesses and others. Please stop by the booths and learn more; maybe you will win a prize!

Exhibitors• Thunderbird Partnership Foundation • Spirit Pharmaceuticals • First Nations Health Managers Association • Turtle Island Arts and Crafts • First Nations Information

Governance Centre• Ongomiizwin -

Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing• British Columbia Aboriginal Network on

Disability Society • Assembly of First Nations

Store• Tribal

Traders• Health Transformation Video Booth -

Share Your Views• Natural Fibers & Crafts • Blue Dawn Jewellery• Swirling Wind • Institute of Health Economics • Association of Ontario Midwives -

Indigenous Midwifery• Public Health Agency of Canada

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Summit Information Fair

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Networking Reception February 13, 5pm - 7pm

Summit Plenary

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