This year’s NAIDOC Week theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,” celebrates a future built on the strength of young First Nations leaders, the vision of communities and the legacy of their ancestors.

Building a brighter future for the next generation means taking responsibility today – working to remove the barriers that previous generations have faced for too long.

Substance use and mental health issues continue to be major contributors to poor health outcomes among First Nations people. While data is still limited, current research shows these challenges have a disproportionate impact on First Nations communities compared to the general population.

In our latest research brief, we take a closer look at the current evidence, the underlying factors and the need for culturally safe, integrated and strengths-based approaches to care.

At the Hamilton Centre, we’re committed to supporting fair and equal access to health and wellbeing. We honour Indigenous voices, culture and resilience during NAIDOC Week and every day.

Read the full brief here.

Find a NAIDOC event in your local area.