
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.
Featured Researcher

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











Indigenous & Northern Communities Publications
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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