Thunderbird Partnership Foundation
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Thunderbird Partnership Foundation is a national organization participating in the ACCESS Open Minds network.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- January 2018: The foundation hosted a training workshop in Thunder Bay on January 10-11, 2018, regarding mental wellness implementation. Staff from the organization provided practical activities and protocols for integrating Indigenous practices into community programming. The organization scheduled similar training sessions in Toronto and Sault Ste. Marie during January 2018.[2]
- January 2019: The foundation's executive director, Carol Hopkins, provided a keynote address regarding substance use and mental health.[3]
- March 2020: The foundation developed analytical tools and frameworks to help Indigenous communities address cannabis and opioid issues. Executive Director Carol Hopkins presented the foundation's multi-perspective approach to cannabis at a forum in March 2020. The organization offers a Train the Trainer program that includes sections on facilitating neutral community conversations.[4]
- March 2020: The foundation developed a community-based data collection and analytical tool for Indigenous communities to use. The organization advocates for the inclusion of Indigenous frameworks in national and international drug policy conversations.[5]
- June 2020: The foundation's Executive Director, Carol Hopkins, co-led a mental wellness session for Anishinabek Nation employees.[6]
- June 2020: The foundation's Executive Director, Carol Hopkins, provided clinical and cultural perspectives during a mental health session for the Union of Ontario Indians.[7]
- May 2021: The organization advocated for the rapid release of funds from the 2021 Federal Budget to address addictions and mental health issues. It identified community-led solutions such as harm reduction, safe consumption spaces, and emergency shelters for people experiencing homelessness. The foundation highlighted that First Nation addictions workers earn 45% less than their provincial counterparts despite maintaining high standards of certification.[8]
- July 2021: The foundation collaborated on the launch of the Soar Above Stigma initiative in 2021.[9]
- October 2021: The foundation was a partner in developing the Soar Above Stigma campaign to support Indigenous mental wellness.[10]
- July 2023: Connor Lafortune held a contract with this organisation to work in life promotion, mental health, and healing.[11]
- July 2024: The foundation is a partner in the national initiative to support Indigenous youth mental health services. It is led by Dr. Carol Hopkins.[12]
- September 2025: As of September 2025, the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation is developing a community-based model of care and resources to address complex trauma. Representatives of the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation conducted a literature review to define competencies and skills needed for trauma response. The Thunderbird Partnership Foundation works to ensure that wellness resources are meaningful to the specific context of First Nations lives.[13]
- September 2025: The foundation is one of the leading Indigenous organizations participating in the national mental health network.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Closing critical gaps in Indigenous youth mental health through national initiative", Anishinabek News, 22 September 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Discussion continue with First Nations Mental Wellness in northern Ontario", Anishinabek News, 16 January 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Tremendous attendance continues at 4th annual Anishinabek Health Conference", Anishinabek News, 31 January 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek front-line workers to contribute to the Anishinabek Nation Cannabis Health Strategy", Anishinabek News, 25 March 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sacred Indigenous Knowledge scholar educates Anishinabek front-line workers on cannabis", Anishinabek News, 27 March 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Managing mental wellness in the workplace and COVID-19: An Indigenous perspective – Part 1", Anishinabek News, 17 June 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Managing mental wellness in the workplace and COVID-19: An Indigenous perspective – Part 2", Anishinabek News, 18 June 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Federal Budget 2021: New funding can’t come soon enough to address First Nations opioid and methamphetamine crisis", Anishinabek News, 1 May 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Soar Above Stigma campaign launches to champion messages of kindness, acceptance, culture, and compassion for Indigenous communities", Anishinabek News, 22 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Mental wellness campaign encourages kindness, acceptance, culture, and compassion", Anishinabek News, 8 October 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabe students announced as recipients of RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarships", Anishinabek News, 7 July 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Strengthening capacity to support Indigenous youth mental health services", Anishinabek News, 20 July 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Details of complex trauma of First Nations peoples provided at Toronto wellness conference", Anishinabek News, 10 September 2025 (archived copy; original article).