Emerging Priorities

NAHO recognizes that there is a significant gap between Non-indigenous history and Aboriginals’ education.

Social Determinants

Our organisation takes the approach Aboriginals education in terms of spirituality, connectedness, self-determination, and self-reliance as an advanced way of attending to their historical context in society.

Child, Youth & Family

NAHO supports proposals to that aim at improving both the child’s and the family’s educational outcomes. Such initiatives include access to quality and affordable education.

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An indigenous elder in traditional dress conducting a sacred healing ceremony with cannabis and hemp plants, surrounded by burning sage, illustrating the spiritual and practical aspects of traditional plant medicine in a serene natural setting.

Sacred Medicine: CBD Oil’s Deep Roots in Indigenous Healing Practices

For millennia, indigenous healing traditions have woven together plant medicine and spiritual practices, creating a profound legacy that continues to influence modern wellness approaches. While CBD oil Canada represents a contemporary evolution of plant-based healing, its relationship with traditional medicines offers valuable insights into indigenous health and well-being. From the sacred use of cannabis-related plants by various First Nations healers to the complex understanding of plant-spirit relationships, indigenous knowledge systems have long recognized the therapeutic potential of …

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Indigenous Canadians in a community setting, sharing and enjoying freeze-dried treats, with elements of traditional clothing and decor.

How to Introduce Freeze Dried Treats to Indigenous Canadians

Introducing freeze-dried treats to indigenous Canadians can be an exciting and enriching experience. Freeze-dried treats offer a convenient and nutritious snack option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are lightweight, easy to store, and maintain most of the nutritional value of fresh foods, making them an excellent choice for communities that may have limited access to fresh produce year-round. Learning about the freeze dried candy process can further enlighten how these treats are produced and their benefits.
Here’s how you can thoughtfully and respectfully introduce these delightful treats to Indigenous communities in Canada.
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Traditional Games of Native Americans

Native American cultures, rich in tradition and history, have long included games as an integral part of their societal fabric. These games, extending beyond mere pastimes, functioned as interactive review games, educational tools, physical conditioning, and spiritual ceremonies. They also acted as simulators for real-life situations, preparing the young for adult responsibilities. This article delves into the diverse range of games played by Native American tribes, highlighting their cultural significance and the values they embodied.
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Lacrosse
Originally known as stickball, lacrosse was more than a game to many …

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Smoking And Aboriginal Communities

Reasons for High Smoking Rates in Aboriginal Communities

Smoking has long been one of the most common bad habits for any human. As mentioned by Eurovap, There are a lot of factors that influence one from doing the habit aside from easy stress-reliever and peer pressure to look cool. Pollution in the cities might include tens of thousands of smoking and vape daily but it is to be noted that smoking can also be rampant in indigenous or Aboriginal communities.
Reasons for High Smoking Rates
According to the report of NSW for 2017 – 2018, Aboriginal people smokers range from ages 16 and up. The rate for these people to be serious smokers is 28.2 percent, which is around twice the rate for them to be non-smokers. For NSW, reducing that ‘…

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Become Our Aboriginal Community Member

Our community is grounded on a strength-based approach to history as this is essential in upholding the credibility of our organization, and we are committed to moving the Government`s agenda on supporting indigenous population forward.