Indigenous & Northern Communities
The Conference Board of Canada helps leaders build a prosperous, healthy future for Indigenous and Northern communities, governments, and businesses. As a leader in research and stakeholder engagement, our work addresses critical knowledge gaps around northern and remote development, reconciliation, and future skills that challenge decision- and policy-making.
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Amanda Thompson
Senior Research Associate
Dr. Amanda Thompson is a Senior Research Associate at The Conference Board of Canada working on research projects for the Centre for the North. Amanda has a PhD in experimental psychology and a strong background in quantitative research methods and analysis.
Indigenous Representation in Healthcare
May 14, 2025
This analysis is part of the Future Skills for Indigenous Healthcare research project undertaken for Canada’s Future Skills Centre. The project will develop insights that can be used to increase both the Indigenous talent pool and professional development for Indigenous people in healthcare professions in Canada.
Online experience • 6-min read
Partner: Future Skills Centre
Comparing Labour Market Needs & Skills: Northern Ontario, Yukon, & Nunavut
This report captures information gleaned from employers on the skills and occupations in demand in…
This primer provides an overview of Northern Ontario’s labour market conditions. It is part of…
This primer reviews academic and grey literature on key labour market issues in Yukon. It…
This primer focuses on the issue of unemployment that impacts Nunavut’s overall labour market. It…
We share our economic forecast for the regions of Northern Ontario, Yukon, and Nunavut from
Indigenous & Northern Communities Publications
Les professionnels de la santé autochtones jouent un rôle important dans la réduction des inégalités…
Indigenous healthcare professionals can play an important role in addressing health inequities between Indigenous and…
Ce rapport présente les renseignements recueillis auprès des employeurs sur les compétences et les professions…
This report captures information gleaned from employers on the skills and occupations in demand in…
This primer provides an overview of Northern Ontario’s labour market conditions. It is part of…
Ce condensé offre un aperçu de la situation sur le marché du travail dans le…
Executive Councils & Research Centres
Centre for the North
This collaborative research initiative provides a safe space for constructive dialogue on Northern issues. The centre embraces the North’s diversity and works to fill the knowledge gaps that challenge decision-making and policy development on Northern and Indigenous policy issues.
Corporate-Indigenous Relations Council
Drive success and prosperity for industry, public sector organizations, and Indigenous communities and businesses by learning how to create and leverage equitable, productive, and collaborative corporate-Indigenous relations.
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