Co-Development of Distinctions-Based Health Legislation

Programs / Theme: Health, Justice, Policy, Research

Ensuring Indigenous voices are listened to is our biggest priority. When it comes to the co-development of distinctions-based health legislation it is crucial to create space for Indigenous youth to share their perspectives and priorities.

Over the next few months, CRE will be hosting 4 Sharing Circles, and a Policy Hackathon designed to ensure just that. Doing this will help make sure that the proposed legislative options for improving access to and quality of care truly respond to diverse Indigenous realities.

Eligibility: participants do not need to have a background in health or legislation to participate in the sharing circles or the hackathon. The only requirement is that folks identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, and/or Inuit) and are between the ages of 18 and 29.

Graphic facilitators will be present for each of the sharing circles and the hackathon closing engagement as a way to create accessible, visual, and informative records of the conversations.

Have any questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us via email: centre@canadianroots.ca.

Sharing Circles

Sharing circles create a safe space for participants to share their perspectives and will allow participants to speak freely about their experiences. The structure of these sessions will ensure that others are listening, allowing for participants to take the lead in developing the direction of the circle, thus giving a sense of empowerment and trust within the circle.

Most importantly, this approach emphasizes story-telling, a practice that is so highly valued amongst Indigenous cultures.

The themes of each circle will focus on:

Experiences with the current health systems, and best practices for navigating the current system, and
Imagining alternatives to the current health system, and/or how to transform/decolonize the current health system to better reflect the needs of Indigenous youth.

More details will be shared with participants one week before the circle. Each youth participant will receive an honorarium of $150.00 for their participation in the engagements.

We hope that you will be able to join us.

Eastern (NL, NS, NB, PEI, QC) : Wednesday, October 6, 2021 (4:00-6:00PM EST)
Central (MB, SK, ON): Wednesday, October 20, 2021 (4:00-6:00PM CST)
Northern (YT, NT, NU, Northern Provinces- *see this link for breakdown): Wednesday, November 3, 2021 (4:00-6:00PM CST)
Western (BC, AB): Wednesday, November 17, 2021 (4:00-6:00PM PST)

*Please note there is limited space, however a waitlist will be available and if required, a supplementary survey will be sent to ensure as many voices as possible are heard throughout this process. If you have any questions about which to join, please do not hesitate to contact us via email centre@canadianroots.ca

Sign Up Now!

Name*
First Last
Pronouns*
Email*
What circle would you like to sign up for?*
- Eastern (NL, NS, NB, PEI, QC) : Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 4:00-6:00PM EST
- Central Region (MB, SK, ON): Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 4:00-6:00PM CST
- Northern Region (YT, NT, NU, Northern Provinces- See Graphic): Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 4:00-6:00PM CST
- Western Region (BC, AB): Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 4:00-6:00PM PST
Mailing Address
Postal Code
Which of the following best describes where you currently live?*
- Urban
- Rural
- On Reserve
- Remote
- Prefer not to say
Which gender(s) do you identify with? Select all that apply (Cisgender or cis refers to a person who identifies with the gender they were assigned at birth)*
Do you identify with any of the genders or sexualities under the LGBTQIA2+ umbrella?*
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
- Prefer not to say
How old will you be when the program starts? Please enter the number representing your age:*
Which of the following languages do you most often use at home? Select all that apply.*
What is the highest level of education you have completed?*
- Elementary School (Grade 6)
- Middle School (Grade 9)
- High School (Grade 12)
- College Certificate
- College Diploma
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD Degree
- Further credential in progress
- Prefer not to say
How many years of work experience do you have? (This includes all types of full or part time work)*
- I have no work experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5-7 years
- 7-10 years
- Over 10 years
- Prefer not to say
Which Indigenous group do you identify with? Select all that apply (This is a self-identification question, you do not need to have Indian Status or be recognized by the government)
Do you identify as a person living with a disability? (This is a self-identification question, you do not need to have an official diagnosis.)*
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
- Prefer not to say
Tell us about yourself!*
You may share anything you want! (i.e., where you are from, your community, your hobbies, etc.)
What are some things that are important to you to be reflected in the distinctions-based health legislation?*
If you work in the health sector, please tell us a little about your workplace. If not, please let us know why you want to be a part of these sharing circles.*
Internet speed:*
Please input the number provided when visiting this site: https://fast.com/
Do you have any accessibility needs you would like us to know about to better support your participation?*
Would you like to sign up to the Network?*
- I would like to sign up to the Network.
- I would like more information via e-mail.
- Not at the moment, maybe next time!
We are so excited you want to be a part of CREs programs and initiatives, and we want to ensure we always stay connected. In early 2021 CRE launched The Network, a space for Indigenous youth to connect with community groups and organizations to share best practices and opportunities. Shaped by CRE's engagement framework The Network builds to create a community that celebrates and amplifies the resiliencies and accomplishments of its members, while always centering youth voices! To find out more including the many benefits of joining, please check out at canadianroots.ca/thenetwork or reach out to network@canadianroots.ca. We hope to ‘see’ you there!
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Indigenous Youth Policy Hackathon

As we continue to find new ways to make space for Indigenous youth to lead policy discussions and decision-making, policy hackathons present an opportunity to empower and educate all in the same space, while also fostering connection with other like-minded youth.

A Policy Hackathon is an event where teams are given a case study outlining a policy problem, and given a limited amount of time to come up with policy solutions to that problem.

Their recommendations are then evaluated by a panel of judges, and a winner is declared. By their nature and structure, Policy Hackathons create space for imagining innovative policy solutions while also building people’s capacity to work in the policy field.

With a strict time limit and a diversity of backgrounds and experiences among the participants, teams can have a “sky’s the limit” conversation about solutions, resulting in surprising and creative policy recommendations.

Importantly, this dialogue happens on a foundation that centers safety, Indigenous identities, and Indigenous ways of knowing and being in the world all while you;

Learn about policy in a safe, supportive learning environment!
Meet other Indigenous youth interested in policy and governance!
Build your capacity in critical analysis and change-making when it comes to reconciliation!
Impact and contribute to the development of real legislation

Weekend 1:

Friday, November 5th: 12pm to 4pm (EST)
Saturday, November 6th: 12pm to 4pm (EST)
Sunday, November 7th: 12pm to 4pm (EST)

Weekend 2:

Saturday, November 13th: 12pm to 4pm (EST)
Sunday, November 14th: 12pm to 4pm (EST)

Successful applicants will be provided with:

A welcome package (some exciting goodies delivered right to your door)
A learners package (to help you get prepared for the hackathon)
Lunch stipends ($25.00 for each of the 5 program days)
Honouraria for your time and expertise
$1,000.00 per 1st place team member
$750.00 per 2nd place team member
$500.00 per 3rd, 4th and 5th place team members
Access to CREs Policy Alumni Network upon completion of the program

Interested in learning more about how our last few hackathons went? Check it out here!

Apply Now!

Name*
First Last
Pronouns*
Email*
Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

If selected, exciting goodies will be mailed to your door!
Date of birth:*
Which of the following best describes where you currently live?*
- Urban
- Rural
- On Reserve
- Remote
- Prefer not to say
Which gender(s) do you identify with? Select all that apply (Cisgender or cis refers to a person who identifies with the gender they were assigned at birth)*
Do you identify with any of the genders or sexualities under the LGBTQIA2+ umbrella?*
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
- Prefer not to say
How old will you be when the program starts? Please enter the number representing your age:*
Which of the following languages do you most often use at home? Select all that apply.*
What is the highest level of education you have completed?*
- Elementary School (Grade 6)
- Middle School (Grade 9)
- High School (Grade 12)
- College Certificate
- College Diploma
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD Degree
- Further credential in progress
- Prefer not to say
How many years of work experience do you have? (This includes all types of full or part time work)*
- I have no work experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5-7 years
- 7-10 years
- Over 10 years
- Prefer not to say
Which Indigenous group do you identify with? Select all that apply (This is a self-identification question, you do not need to have Indian Status or be recognized by the government)
Do you identify as a person living with a disability? (This is a self-identification question, you do not need to have an official diagnosis.)*
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
- Prefer not to say
Tell us about yourself!
You may share anything you want! (i.e., where you are from, your community, your hobbies, etc.)
What does policy mean to you?
What are some things that are important to you to be reflected in the distinctions-based health legislation?
Internet speed:
Please input the number provided when visiting this site: https://fast.com/
Do you have any accessibility needs you would like us to know about to better support your participation?
Would you like to sign up to the Network?
- I would like to sign up to the Network.
- I would like more information via e-mail.
- Not at the moment, maybe next time!
We are so excited you want to be a part of CREs programs and initiatives, and we want to ensure we always stay connected. In early 2021 CRE launched The Network, a space for Indigenous youth to connect with community groups and organizations to share best practices and opportunities. Shaped by CRE's engagement framework The Network builds to create a community that celebrates and amplifies the resiliencies and accomplishments of its members, while always centering youth voices! To find out more including the many benefits of joining, please check out at canadianroots.ca/thenetwork or reach out to network@canadianroots.ca. We hope to ‘see’ you there!
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Thank you to the Federal Government for your support!

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