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: Root, Ariel, Hansen, Natalie, Paterson, Emily, Pellerin, Francine, Douglas, Lloyd, Gordon, Janet
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• 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; Indigenous Public Health; Indigenous Health Sovereignty; Lookout; First Nations; Premières Nations
• Online Access: https://mulpress.mcmaster.ca/hro-ors/article/view/5275; https://doi.org/10.13162/hro-ors.v10i3.5275

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...