Partnership Between the Indigenous Centre for Occupational Health and Public Safety (ICOHPS) and CCOHS Aims to Enrich Workplace Safety in Indigenous Communities

Quotes

“Partnering with the Indigenous Centre for Occupational Health and Public Safety is key to advancing workplace health and safety for Indigenous communities and their workers. By combining our expertise and resources, we can share knowledge, align resources, and develop culturally relevant programs that address the unique needs of Indigenous communities across Canada.”

- Anne Tennier, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)

“We look forward to working with CCOHS to strengthen health and safety in ways that truly respect the experiences, strengths, and priorities of Indigenous communities. Together, we can build practical, culturally grounded solutions that support the well-being of our workers and communities through our Indigenous Laws of the people.”

- Toby Desnomie, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Indigenous Centre for Occupational Health and Public Safety (ICOHPS)

Quick Facts

• The Indigenous Centre for Occupational Health and Public Safety (ICOHPS) develops public safety-awareness education programs in a variety of fields as well as needed safety management systems for their operations. They work with employers and their employees, and community members engaging in work, family and play activity, that will in turn reduce human and financial losses for their Nations.
• The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is Canada's national resource for the advancement of workplace health and safety. The Centre promotes the total well-being – physical, psychosocial, and mental health – of working people in Canada by providing information, education, tools, and solutions that encourage attitudes and methods that will lead to improved worker physical and mental health, and prevention of work-related injury and illness. A federal departmental corporation, CCOHS is governed by a tripartite Council of Governors with representation from employers, labour and jurisdictions who are dedicated to the advancement of workplace health and safety across Canada.

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