Ontario Region Update: INAC Annual Information Sessions November 2017

Ontario Region Update INAC Annual Information Sessions November 2017

Ontario Region FNIHB Manages 183 contribution agreements for First Nation Recipients, including communities, health organisations and political organisations 3 main offices: Ottawa, Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout Provides primary nursing services to over 35 remote and isolated communities Provide funding for community based prevention programs 2

Reporting and Audits Common Reports Community Based Reporting Template (CBRT) July 29 ESDRT and Annual Report Home and Community Care Reporting NIHB Oct 15/Jan 15 and July 29 Special/Program Reports COHI HSIF Prescription Drug Abuse Reinvestment One time Project E-health Nutrition North Indian Residential Schools (IRS) Drinking Water Capital 3

Reporting and Audits Audits Due July 29 Submitted through INAC Recipients must include in the appendix the Health Canada programs as outlined in Schedule FED-1 showing revenue and expenditures One line is not enough information and In order to assist Auditors, share Schedule FED-1 with them, this might avoid going back for more information Health Canada will hold funds for outstanding audits or reporting 4

Budget 2017 Budget 2017 pledged to deliver $3.4 billion over five years to address areas of critical need for First Nations, Inuit and M tis. Areas of investment include: Building, repairing and improving infrastructure on-reserve and in Inuit communities Establishing a new Indigenous framework for early learning and child care Providing support for post-secondary education, skills development and training for Indigenous Peoples Delivering better health outcomes for First Nations and Inuit Advancing reconciliation Supporting strong Indigenous communities both on- and off-reserve 5

Budget 2017 continued Of this, Budget 2017 proposes to make new investments of $828.2 millionover five years, starting in 2017 18, to improve the health outcomes of First Nations and Inuit. Year one approach developed in partnership with First Nation partners and includes: Home and Community Care Increase 86 communities base allocation to a minimum of a .5FTE nursing Healthy Child Development 51 communities have accessed funding for training activities related to healthy childhood development maternal/child health, and early childhood development children 6

Budget 2017 continued. Oral Health Initiative (COHI) Existing COHI community projects received an additional 35% in base funding Transformation of Clinical Care Projects focussed on expanding virtual emergency support, mobile ultrasound services in remote communities, and strategy to integrate paramedics into the interdisciplinary teams Infectious Diseases Support the HIV/AIDS Leadership and Network Conference Work continues with partners to develop the plans for years 2-5 7

Health Transformation FNIHB along with the provincial government, continue to engage with First Nation partners to explore health transformation to decolonize the system and increase First Nations control. NAN Charter of Relationship Principles, accountability document for Fed & Prov Governments and NAN leadership commits to health transformation, which is being launched at the NAN Health Summit Union of Ontario Indians have also signalled intent to explore health transformation with federal and provincial governments 8

Mental Health and Wellness 19 Mental Health Teams are being established through the pooling of provincial and federal funding Trilateral Social Emergency Protocol being developed Ongoing training to community and treatment centre workers, including support to achieve or maintain certification 9

NIHB AFN/FNIHB NIHB Joint Review work continues Listening to and acknowledging challenges and jointly seeking solutions additional information on AFN website Increased drive to get to yes Policy changes (mental health, Medical supplies and equipment, transportation) Working to close the health gap Increased focus on cultural orientation for NIHB staff 10

NIHB Navigators Navigators help clients navigate' the NIHB Program They are a resource for communities, organizations or individuals who need support on NIHB-related issues Navigators are employed by regional First Nations organizations Increase understanding of the NIHB Program and share information on eligible benefits Help clients and communities to resolve NIHB-related issues Link with health departments and agencies to help improve access to health services 11

NIHB Contact Information NIHB website: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/contact/fniah-spnia/fnih-spni/nihbr-ssnar- eng.php Ontario Region Client Information line: 1-800-640-0642 Ontario Region Prior Approval: 1-800-881-3921 (Health Care Providers Only) Ontario Region NIHB FAX: 613-952-7054 National Drug Exception Centre: 1-800-580-0950 (Health Care Providers Only) National Dental Predetermination Centre: 1-855-618-6291 National Ortho Review Centre: 1-866-227-0957 The First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310 12

NIHB NAVIGATORS CONTACT INFORMATION TOBI MITCHELL Southern Ontario NIHB Navigator tobi.mitchell@coo.org Phone: 877-517-6527 Cell: 416-522-7459 EMILY KING NIHB Navigator North emily.king@coo.org Phone: 807-626-9339 Cell: 416-573-7611 APRIL SAWANAS Patient Navigator Shibogama Tribal Council Phone: 807-737-1623 or 2662 (ext. 2269) Cell: 807-737-9379 13

Our Commitment to Jordans Principle Ensuring that a child first principle, that applies equally to all First Nations children, whether resident on or off reserve has been implemented. That this principle is applied to all First Nation children and that this principle is not limited to First Nations children with disabilities, or those with discrete short-term issues creating critical needs for health and social supports or affecting their activities of daily living. We are committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. We are also committed to ending discriminatory practices and inequities that have existed for too long. To ensure the necessary equity is invested for children to obtain the necessary equality. 14

How Have We Adopted Jordans Principle We are working in partnership with First Nation communities and First Nation organizations to implement Jordan s Principle, including but not limited to: Providing funding to facilitate over 500 individual requests for services for children and youth, and 72 group requests serving 16,964 children Funding has been provided for such services as: Cultural support programs Allied health services (speech language pathology, physiotherapy, etc.) Assessments (psycho-educational, behavioral, mental health, etc.) 15

Jordans Principle Contacts For more information about Jordan s Principle: ontariojordansprinciple-principledejordanlontario@hc-sc.gc.ca Each PTO has at minimum one Jordan s Principle Navigator that can be reached through calling the PTO (Six Nations also has a Jordan s Principle Navigator) 16

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