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Welcoming Mary Burgaretta and Marilyn Maychak to the Aboriginal Steering Committee at HELP

The Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) is delighted to announce the addition of Mary Burgaretta and Marilyn Maychak as new members of the Aboriginal Steering Committee (ASC).

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Reflections from the Indigenous Data Sovereignty Symposium

Earlier this summer, faculty, staff, students, and community members gathered in the xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Garden at the UBC Farm for an Indigenous Data Sovereignty Symposium. We invite you to hear reflections from the day, directly from HELPers Dakota Anderberg and Sophie Carriere.

News

Jeremy Y’in Neduklhchulh Williams, ASC Member at HELP, Appointed New Role at BC Ministry of Children and Family Development

HELP is thrilled to celebrate the appointment of Jeremy Y’in Neduklhchulh Williams, Chair of the Aboriginal Steering Committee (ASC), to the new role of Assistant Deputy Minister and Indigenous Child Welfare Director (ICWD) at the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).

Data in Action

Building a Community Wellness Framework: South Island Indigenous Authority

Our latest Data in Action story spotlights South Island Indigenous Authority (SIIA), a community partner of HELP, and how their team has been able to use data from the Child Development Monitoring System as part of their wellness framework development. This collaboration demonstrates the potential for Monitoring System data to help identify and support child and youth well-being, honouring the unique identities, strengths and needs of communities.

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ASC Profile: How Jeremy Y’in Neduklhchulh Williams is Transforming Systems and Advancing Reconciliation

An integral part of the Aboriginal Steering Committee (ASC) at HELP, Jeremy Y’in Neduklhchulh Williams is a proud member of the Ned’uten Dakelh/Lake Babine Nation, originating from the Raven clan and sitting as a guest of the Fireweed clan in Wet’suwet’en and Gitxsan territory. Our first-ever ASC Profile looks at how Jeremy has pursued his passion for supporting children and youth for a number of years in the public sector, supporting First Nations leadership and systemic change.

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Building Capacity for Indigenous Partnerships with the Spring Roots Circle

On May 28, 2024, faculty, staff, and students from UBC, as well as Indigenous community members and other learners, were gathered for the first Roots Circle: a day of speakers, activities, and networking to learn, share, and build community around Indigenous-led research.

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Call for Applications for the Aboriginal Steering Committee at HELP

The Aboriginal Steering Committee (ASC) at HELP is seeking two new members! First established in 2003, the ASC at HELP is made up of community members with First Nation, Inuit and Métis ancestry, including Elders. ASC members are vital to ensuring that HELP’s research has meaning for, and is consistent with, First Nation, Inuit and … Continued

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HELP Among Recipients for 2023 Strategic Investment Fund

The award will fund the project, Actualizing Indigenous Data Sovereignty Principles, which aims to bring equity to HELP’s data and knowledge sharing processes, fostering research and evidence-based decision-making to enhance the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children.

Events

Full Moon Grandmother Zoom

Please join us for this month’s Full Moon Grandmother Zoom on Monday, November 27. Hosted by Kinwa Bluesky, this Moon’s teachings will be about the Whitefish Moon (Adikameg-kìzis).

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HELP Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Aboriginal Steering Committee

Over the past two decades, the Aboriginal Steering Committee (ASC) at HELP has continued to support a deeper understanding of the social, environmental, and cultural determinants of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis children’s health and wellbeing.