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Supporting TB Care in First Nations Communities 

Introduction

Join us for the first in a two-part webinar series exploring the social realities of tuberculosis (TB) and the importance of a culturally responsive approach to TB care. This webinar will center on TB in First Nations communities. The second webinar (date to be determined) will focus on TB among Inuit.

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Introduction

Join us for the first in a two-part webinar series exploring the social realities of tuberculosis (TB) and the importance of a culturally responsive approach to TB care. This webinar will center on TB in First Nations communities. The second webinar (date to be determined) will focus on TB among Inuit. Speakers will offer practical insights into the socioeconomic factors influencing TB and offer strategies for health and social service providers to strengthen their practice through cultural safety, competence and humility. An interactive Q&A will highlight key actions to advance the TB response.

Presented by NCCID and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), with the guidance of an advisory committee of First Nations and Inuit health professionals and community leaders.

  • Date and time: Monday, March 23, 2026 | 12-1pm CT / 1-2pm ET
  • Language: English
  • Organized by: NCCID, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and an Advisory Group of First Nations and Inuit health professionals and community leaders with TB expertise.
  • Webinar Series Advisory Group: Tina Campbell, Marilee Nowgesic, Liza Sam, Mishael Gordon, Raymond Obed, Linette McElroy, and Shawna Witney.

Speakers

  • Tina Campbell, RN | TB Advisor, Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority | Co-Chair, Stop TB Canada
  • Marilee Nowgesic | Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA)
  • Liza Sam, RN, BScN | TB Clinical Nurse Educator, First Nations Health Authority

Moderator

  • Signy Baragar, NCCID

To lay the groundwork for a focused and impactful webinar, all attendees are strongly encouraged to review the following resource in advance:

Chapter 12 An introductory guide to tuberculosis care to improve cultural competence for health care workers and public health professionals serving Indigenous Peoples of CanadaDownload

Registration

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Accomodations

Please let us know of any accommodations you may require by emailing cdic.webinars-webinaires.lmti@phac-aspc.gc.ca. For ASL/LSQ interpretation, please send your request to us soon as possible in advance of the webinar. Interpretation services are subject to interpreters’ availabilities. Closed captioning can be provided as an alternative support.

You will need internet connection to participate in Zoom webinars through the web-based interface; however, you may also join the audio by phone for the English presentation.

Note. French interpretation is not available by phone at this time. To hear the French interpretation audio, you will need to join Zoom via the web-based interface and select computer audio.

to join by phone (english audio only)

  1. Dial the Zoom number (provided in the confirmation email)
  2. Enter the meeting ID (the nine (9), ten (10), or eleven (11) digit ID provided to you by the host, then the pound (#) key.)
  3. You will be prompted to enter your unique participant ID. This only applies if you have joined on the computer or mobile device. Press # to skip.