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AICH Initiative, in collaboration with IWK Health and Dalhousie University, partners with communities and clinicians to improve healthcare for Indigenous children by understanding their pain.

07/29/2026

Did you know that AICH developed and delivers a Cultural Safety for Indigenous Peoples in Healthcare course?

Our course was developed with Mi'kmaw and Indigenous scholars, Elders and community and reaches pre-licensure and post-licensure healthcare workers through our partnerships with Atlantic Canadian hospitals and universities.

Learn more at the "Education" tab on our website!

06/26/2026

Happy Pride Month from AICH!

This month and every month, AICH stands with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and aims to uplift and affirm each and every 2SLGBTQIA+ person.

Aligning with Indigenous knowledge, AICH understands that wellness includes emotional, physical, spiritual and mental health. AICH hopes that all Indigenous youth and children are able to thrive in their identities, today and always.

06/26/2026

We are wishing a huge congratulations to our Indigenous Scientific Director at AICH, Dr. Katie Gloade, for graduating from her PhD in Health from Dalhousie University! We are very proud of you Dr. Gloade, and look forward to continuing to work alongside you.

06/26/2026

Did you know that there are 13 Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia, each with unique, rich and interrelating histories? Nova Scotia is part of Mi’kma’ki, which includes New Brunswick, PEI, Maine, Newfoundland, and parts of Quebec.

During National Indigenous History month, we encourage you to learn more about the Indigenous histories of the Nations in your region, from Indigenous resources. In Mi’kma’ki, some of these resources include:

Ulnooweg Education Centre Ulnooweg Education Centre
Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Ctr Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre
Tajikeimik Tajikeimik Mi’kmaw Health and Wellness
Mi’kmaw History Month: https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca

Canada’s healthcare system has also had a historical and ongoing deeply harmful impact on Indigenous peoples, including youth and children. This is something we work to overcome through our research and interventions. To learn more about our research, click the “Education” link in our bio.

06/26/2026

Our Spring Etuaptmu'k W'loti newsletter is here! Etuaptmu'k W'loti is our Research Nova Scotia funded grant to use Mi'kmaw knowledge to grow wellness for Indigenous youth in Mi'kma'ki/Nova Scotia. In this newsletter, we highlight our newest hires, Daisy Peter-Paul, Dr. Brent Young, and Keah Hansen! Click the News link in our bio to read on.

06/26/2026

Attention: Mi’kmaw and Indigenous Health Research Undergraduate & Graduate Students

AICH is offering student research awards to an undergraduate, master's and doctoral student (3 total) to contribute to our research program development, evaluation, analysis and knowledge mobilization within the Etuaptmu’k W’loti project objectives. The overall goal of this funding program is to develop Mi’kmaq/Indigenous postsecondary health research capacity.

The deadline to apply is June 22nd, 2026. Click the link in our bio to learn more, and apply!

06/26/2026

We have an exciting update!

With Springtime comes transformation and just like the seasons, we are changing. We have decided to rename and reconceptualize our work as the Atlantic Indigenous Children’s Healing (AICH) Initiative.

Moving from “Aboriginal” to “Indigenous” is in line with contemporary views on appropriate terms for Indigenous peoples. "Indigenous" better reflects the diversity of the original people, as well as the legality of Indigenous peoples' land claims, autonomy, rights and treatment.

Read more about our exciting new name change in the News link in our bio, and follow us for more communication as AICH!

06/26/2026

Our ACHH team member Courtney Pennell is seeking Mi'kmaq and Indigenous community members who have in-patient experience at IWK Health to share their knowledge and stories about culturally safe cafe. Full details on how to contact her to participate in the story-sharing session are provided on the poster, and a honorarium is provided.

06/26/2026

May 10th is Bear Witness Day to remember and honour Jordan River Anderson and to ask that we all bear witness to the Jordan's Principle. The Jordan's Principle is the legal rule that makes sure that First Nations children receive the services and supports they need, when they need them.

06/26/2026

May 5th is Red Dress Day, which is also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People.

Red Dress Day was inspired by Métis artist Jaime Black’s 2010 red dress art installation, in which she hung empty red dresses to represent missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people continue to be disproportionally impacted in Canada. ACHH remembers and honours the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People, and stands in solidarity with families and communities affected who pursue justice, healing and change.

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IWK Health
Halifax, NS

Website

https://aichinitiative.ca/, https://www.instagram.com/aichinitiative/

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