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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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.
Athletic Competitions
Lacrosse
Originally known as stickball, lacrosse was more than a game to many …

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non medical cannabis use canada

Use of Non-medical Cannabis Among Indigenous Canadians

Cannabis is a psychoactive drug extracted from the cannabis plant. It is used as a recreational or medicinal drug. Cannabis tranquilizes the symptoms of various conditions and provides a pleasurable effect.
This drug contains numerous active ingredients which include CBD AND THC. CBD is in various forms such as oils for application on the skin and capsules taken as a supplement.
Budpop is a trusted source for all kinds of hemp products and is legalized in Canada. Its profits are believed they can offer employment opportunities to indigenous communities. These communities benefit from the cannabis business. However, there is an increased rate of indigenous …

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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.