First Nations Regional Health Survey Phase 2 (2008/10): Ontario Region Final Report

Living in First Nations Communities Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Information Governance Centre © Chiefs of Ontario 2012 Ontario Region Report on the Adult, Youth and Children Living in First Nations Communities i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Regional Health Survey (RHS) is considered the foremost national First Nations survey that has produced important innovations in data sharing, ethics and cultural [...] Some First Nation adults reported having feelings of depression some of the time (27.6%) or a little of the time (15.3%) in the past month. [...] This report represents the hard work and dedication of all Ontario First Nations, who participated directly and indirectly, towards the betterment of the health and well-being of our Children, Youth, Adults and Elders within our communities. [...] The FNIGC National Office ensured that the RHS research methodologies were ethically congruent to the RHS Code of Research Ethics; acknowledging and respecting the rights of self -determination of all First Nations including the right of First Nations’ jurisdiction and authority to make their own decisions about research practices within their own communities (FNIGC, February 2007). [...] Respecting First Nations and the OCAPTM Principles, the completed Ontario Region RHS 2008/10 report was presented to the First Nations during the COO Health Forum in February 2012.