International

Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS)

CIOMS is an international, non-profit organisation established jointly by WHO and UNESCO, and through it's membership, is representative of a substantial proportion of the biomedical scientific community.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

As the United Nation's global development network, teh UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Orgnisation (UNESCO)

UNESCO's mission and activities are driven by global visions of sustainable development encopassing observance of human rightsm mutual respect and the alleviationof poverty.

United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

An advisory body to the Economic and Social Council, with a mandate to discuss Indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

UNFPA is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.

World Health Organisation: Health Services, Indigenous

Provides links to activities, reports, news and events, as well as contacts and cooperating partners in the various WHO programs and offices working on this topic.  There are also many links to related websites and topics.

Canada

Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy

Promotes a culturally appropriate approach to healing and wellness.  It has become a source of innovative expertise in Aboriginal healing and health services accross North America.

Assembly of First Nations (AFN)

The AFN is the national organisation representing First Nations citizens in Canada and does so irrespective of age, gender or place of residence.

Canadaian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)

The CIHR is the government of Canada's health research funding agency.

Canadians for Health Research (CHR)

A non-profit organisation committed to encouraging communication among the public, the scientific community and government to promoting the stability and quality fo Canadian health research.

Centre for Aboriginal Health Research (CAHR)

CAHR is a joint initiative of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, and the Foundations for Health.  The CAHR is involved in a number of activities in Aboriginal health, including supporting research designed to assist First Nations and Aboriginal communities, producing new knowledge about health and healthcare, and building research capacity of students and community-based researchers.

Centre for Enquiry into Health and Allied Themes (CEHAT)

The research centre of Anusandhan Trust, CEHAT is involved in research, action, service and advocacy on health and allied themes.

Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment (CINE)

Located within McGill University, CINE is a multi-disciplinary research and education resource for Indigenous Peoples, which was created by Canada's Aboriginal leaders.

First Nations University of Canada

This university is independently administered offering post-secondary education in a cuturally supportive First Nations' environment.

Indigenous Health Research Development Program (IHRDP)

The IHRDP is committed to a student-centred approach to community-based health research, and increasing the capacity in Aboriginal health research in Ontario.

Indigenous Peoples' Health Research Centre (IPHRC)

The IPHRC is a partnership between First Nations University of Canada, University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan, aiming to foster community-generated Indigenous research.

Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health

Supports research that addresses the specific health needs of Canada's Aboriginal people.

National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)

NAHO is an Aboriginal designed and controlled body committed to influencing and advancing the health and well-being of Aboriginal Peoples, using knowledge-based strategies.

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

The NSERC is the national instrument for making strategic investments in Canada's capability in science and technology, by suuporting both basic university research as well as the advanced training of highly qualified people.

Social Sciences and Human Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)

The SSHRC is a federal agency that promotes and supports university-based research and training in the social sciences and humanities.

New Zealand

Health Research Council fo New Zealand (HRC)

The HRC is the crown agency responsible for the management of the Government's investment in public good health research.

New Zealand Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health is responsible for ensuring that the health and disability system works for all New Zealanders, including providing policy advice on improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities, providing health information and planning and funding public health and disability support services.