Anishinabek Nation Health Conference

Anishinabek Nation Health Conference is an annual conference for health professionals.

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• January 2022: The seventh annual conference, titled We’eni Masaadan Gibimaadziwin — Journey Well as you Walk your Life, was held in January 2022. The event served as the platform for presenting the Tony H. Jocko Memorial Heroes in Health Awards.
• January 2022: The seventh annual event was held in January 2022 with the theme of journeying well through life. The conference featured Christopher Mushquash as a keynote speaker to discuss the process and impact of medical diagnosis.
• January 2022: The seventh annual conference featured a presentation on Indigenous Palliative Care Approaches on January 19, 2022. The virtual event was titled We’eni Masaadan Gibimaadziwin – Journey well as you walk your life. Approximately 150 people participated in the health conference sessions.
• February 2023: The eighth annual instance of this conference featured a presentation by Sheila Wahsquonaikezhik on the trauma of human trafficking. Attendees at the event heard about the high percentage of human trafficking incidents occurring within Ontario.
• October 2023: The ninth annual event was held in North Bay to celebrate health achievements and safety efforts. The conference served as the venue for presenting the Tony H. Jocko Memorial Heroes in Health Award in 2023.
• November 2023: The 9th annual conference was held in October 2023 at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre in North Bay. The event featured presentations on sensitive topics including pregnancy loss, neonatal death, and traditional Indigenous grieving ceremonies.
• November 2023: The ninth annual event was held on October 17, 2023, in North Bay. The conference featured a presentation by Susie Jin regarding diabetes complications, lifestyle factors, and management strategies.
• November 2023: The ninth annual event was held on October 18, 2023, in North Bay. The conference featured a presentation by Astrid Guttmann regarding the impacts of prenatal opioid exposure on First Nation children.
• November 2023: The 9th annual conference took place on October 17, 2023, in North Bay. The event featured a presentation by Andrea Sereda regarding the failures of the dominant Western medical system.
• October 2025: The 11th annual conference was held in October 2025 in Baawaating with a theme centered on reclaiming wellness through culture and connection. Approximately 160 participants attended the event to discuss health priorities, including the emerging need for better vision care for youth.
• November 2025: The 11th annual Anishinabek Nation Health Conference was held on October 22, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie. The Anishinabek Nation Health Conference featured a keynote presentation by Chantal Larocque on the topic of hotel and travel safety.
• November 2025: The conference featured a presentation by Chett Monague on holistic wellness methods. Participants at the event were encouraged to create 21-day goals using the Medicine Wheel and Western health frameworks.
• November 2025: The 11th annual edition of this event took place on October 21, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie. The conference featured a keynote address by Stephanie Stevens regarding holistic health and Indigenous worldviews.
• October 2026: The 12th annual event is scheduled for October 27-29, 2026, at the Quattro Hotel and Conference Centre in Sault Ste. Marie. The conference features keynote speakers discussing topics such as gambling impacts, menopause, planetary health, and cultural safety. A variety of workshops at the event cover subjects like healing for men, gut health, and caring for those with serious illness.
• October 2026: The 12th annual conference, titled Sacred Responsibility: Advancing Indigenous Health Priorities, took place from October 27-29, 2026. The event was hosted at the Quattro Hotel and Conference Centre in Sault Ste. Marie.