Recognizing First Nations Jurisdiction and Authority over Public Health for the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority

• Published in: Health Reform Observer - Observatoire des Réformes de Santé
• Main Authors: Ariel Root, Natalie Hansen, Emily Paterson, Francine Pellerin, Lloyd Douglas, Janet Gordon
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English; French
• Published: McMaster University Library Press 2023
• Subjects: indigenous health; public health; indigenous sovereignty; self-determination; indigenous governance; indigenous law; decolonization; determinants of health; wellbeing; health policy; covid-19; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270; Lookout; First Nations; Premières Nations
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.13162/hro-ors.v10i3.5275; https://doaj.org/article/60ab4c044bae4fd9ac326c59aa8ef9fc

Health outcomes for First Nations people living in community are challenged by the impacts of ongoing colonial laws, practices, and structures. First Nations control over developing community-led solutions is vital to improve overall wellbeing of First Nations people and communities. The Sioux Looko...