Event Details

The Aaniish Naa Gegii is a 62-question health and well-being survey that was developed with and for Indigenous youth aged 8-18. This measure is guided by the Medicine Wheel Teaching of Emotional, Spiritual, Mental, and Physical Health.

In this PHO Rounds, participants will learn about this measure, its purpose and potential in communities, and how all people in Ontario can benefit from learning about a novel Indigenous Measurement Based Care tool and its importance to supporting Indigenous youth health and well-being.

Intended audience: Public health clinicians, public health unit staff working with Indigenous populations, youth and/or in health equity, community care staff and researchers.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Explain the concept and significance of data sovereignty, particularly in Indigenous contexts.
• Describe the Aaniish Naa Gegii Measure, including its origins, components, and intended use.
• Demonstrate how to apply the Aaniish Naa Gegii Measure effectively within community settings.
• Evaluate the purpose and impact of the Aaniish Naa Gegii Measure on community well-being and data practices.

Blaine Wolfe (Knowledge Translator, CHEO) and Teia Maracle (Engagement Coordinator, CHEO) are Indigenous to Turtle Island, Blaine from Curve Lake and Teia from Tyandanaga.

Using their lived experience, they promote the usage of the children’s health and wellbeing measure to empower communities to harness their data, use it to make change in their children’s lives, and provide information for data-driven decision making.

The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.

Public Health Ontario Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).

Other colleges, including the College of Family Physicians of Canada, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, may accept RCPSC accredited events on a per-hour basis. Please contact your relevant college should you have any questions.

In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check "Yes" beside the question "Do you require CME credits?" on the registration form.

For more information or for a record of registration for other Continuing Education purposes, please contact capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.

Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.