News & Updates

This month has brought exciting news for ACHH, Tajikeimɨk, IWK Health, and the Wije'winen teams! We are proud to share that our group was one of four recipients of the Research Investment (FRI) funding awarded by Research Nova Scotia. Over the next seven years, this support will help us carry...

22 May, 2025

We are excited to congratulate John R. Sylliboy on his new role as Dalhousie University’s first Vice-Provost, Indigenous Relations. From co-founding the Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance to advocating for Indigenous health and education, John’s work has always been guided by the principle of Pjila’si — Mi’kmaq for “welcome.” We look forward to supporting...

22 May, 2025

The ACHH Initiative is excited to announce the newly published article by members of the ACHH Initiative team! This study assessed the app’s usability and clinical feasibility with First Nations youths and clinicians. The Kids Hurt App allows children and youth to articulate their pain through stories and descriptions, even while...

19 March, 2025

On June 12th, the ACHH Initiative collaborated on a cultural safety workshop with members of the Shannex Corporate office in Halifax, NS. ACHH Initiative team members Julie Francis and Margot Latimer had the honor of leading a comprehensive day-long session on cultural safety in healthcare for Indigenous Peoples (see image...

27 June, 2024

The ACHH Initiative is excited to announce it has created an Indigenous-led innovative cultural safety curriculum relevant for health clinicians. The six modules are informed by research with several First Nations communities in Mi’kma’ki and a partnership with Tajikeimɨk, Dalhousie University and IWK Health. This project will invite 375 health...

11 June, 2024
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