1.5: Aboriginal Public Health Policy

Increase capacity in this area and develop a strong Aboriginal public health policy

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To address the significant health disparities experienced by Aboriginal Canadians, PHAC will increase its capacity in this area and develop a strong Aboriginal public health policy. Currently, the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada provides public health programming and services to on-reserve First Nations communities and the Inuit. Provincial/ territorial governments provide programming and services to off-reserve First Nations and other Aboriginal populations, including the Inuit. PHAC provides some programs to off-reserve First Nations and other Aboriginal populations, including the Métis, and there are Aboriginal components in a number of PHAC’s programs, but the need for an over-arching strategic policy on Aboriginal public health is clear. In this analysis, one area of particular concern is the need for better data and information on the health of Aboriginal populations, which will need to be addressed as part of a broader framework. To develop this Aboriginal public health policy and assume a greater role in developing and delivering Aboriginal public health programs across Canada, PHAC will launch and maintain collaborative relationships with national and regional Aboriginal organizations and other federal departments.

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