The Canadian Institute for Health Information and the Métis National Council formalize their relationship and commitment to share and learn from each other with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
Press Release
February 11, 2025
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and the Métis National Council (MNC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), solidifying their commitment to working together in partnership. This agreement marks an important step in addressing the health data and information priorities of the MNC and its Governing Members (GMs), ensuring Métis-led solutions for better health outcomes.
CIHI and the MNC share a mutual interest in advancing each other’s mandates and organizational capacity through the exchange of best practices, knowledge and strategic dialogue. This partnership will focus on providing MNC with custom data analyses, capacity-building, general expertise in health information and product development to support advocacy and policy development. Through this work, we aim to improve the health and wellness of Métis citizens.
In 2020, CIHI signed its Declaration of Commitment to Advance Cultural Safety and Humility (PDF). This commitment reflects the high value CIHI places on cultural safety and humility and its intention to support First Nations–, Inuit- and Métis-determined health data priorities.
“This collaboration with CIHI marks a pivotal moment in our journey toward self-determined healthcare systems. By integrating Métis principles of ownership, control, access, and stewardship in health data, we are advancing our National Data Strategy to ensure all Métis have access to accurate, culturally relevant health data. Strengthening our data governance and building capacity empowers Métis Governments to take charge of their healthcare systems, reflecting our Vision of Health where Métis citizens thrive, grounded in culture and self-determination .” — Victoria Pruden, President, MNC
“CIHI and the MNC have a common interest in improving the health and wellness of all Métis citizens. Our collaboration will centre on the sharing of best practices, information, experiences and expertise to support advocacy and policy development and expand organizational capacity. CIHI is grateful for the trust the MNC has placed in our organization and is committed to supporting MNC with their health data priorities.” — Dr. Anderson Chuck, President and CEO, CIHI
About the Métis National Council
Established in 1983, the MNC advocates on behalf of its Governing Members to advance Métis Nation priorities at the national and international level, including in the areas of education, economic development, emergency management and health. The MNC is committed to accountability and transparency within its operations, and to its relationships with MNC Governing Members.
The Métis vision of Health is “Through Métis self-determined healthcare systems, all Métis are healthy, happy, resilient, grounded in their culture and language and thriving as individuals and as members of their Métis families and communities.”
About the Canadian Institute for Health Information
CIHI is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides essential information on health systems and the health of people in Canada.
We honour the traditional territories upon which our staff live and the original caretakers of these territories since time immemorial. We recognize that the abundance we enjoy today comes at a cost. We are committed to reconciliation, nurturing trusting, longstanding relationships and supporting First Nations–, Inuit- and Métis-determined health data priorities. This includes upholding principles of Indigenous data sovereignty and advancing cultural safety and humility in health systems, as we work together to co-create better data and better health.
Communications contacts
Melissa Lagacé, Communications, MNC
melissal@metisnation.ca
Angela Baker, Communications, CIHI
anbaker@cihi.ca
613-854-0961
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