Partnership

Assembly of First Nations

Advocating for the rights and quality of life of Indigenous people in Canada.

A Historic Partnership

In September 2025, the Indigenous Centre for Occupational Health & Public Safety and the Assembly of First Nations entered into a historic agreement to advance workplace health and safety across First Nations communities in Canada.

Shared Commitment to Safe Work

This partnership is grounded in a shared belief that all people deserve healthy and safe working environments. Together, ICOHPS and CCOHS are working to advance workplace safety in ways that respect Indigenous experiences, priorities, and community realities.

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

The agreement supports collaboration on safety programs, tools, and initiatives, including the development of culturally relevant resources, engagement with government and industry partners, and national dialogue focused on Indigenous occupational health and safety.

Building Practical, Culturally Grounded Solutions

By combining expertise and resources, this partnership aims to create practical solutions that help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses while supporting the well-being of Indigenous workers and communities.

Our regional partners

COIW collaborates with regional First Nations organizations that engage with national leadership and support community priorities.

Yukon Region Assembly of First Nations
Kluane Adamek
British Columbia Assembly of First Nations
Terry Teegee
The Alberta First Nations Information
Governance Centre
Saskatchewan Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations
Bobby Cameron
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
Willie Moore
Chiefs of Ontario
Abram Benedict
Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador
Francis Verreault-Paul
New Brunswick Regional Office of AFN
Joanna Bernard
Office of the Regional Chief Assembly of First
Nations Nova Scotia
Northwest Territories Dene Nation
George Mackenzie

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