The Food, Environment, Health, and Nutrition of First Nations Children and Youth (FEHNCY) Study is a 10-year cross-Canada research study that will look at nutrition, health and environmental issues of First Nations communities, particularly, children and youth aged 3 to 19, through partnerships and community participation. FEHNCY is funded by Indigenous Services Canada and conducted in full partnership between the Université de Montréal, University of Ottawa, Assembly of First Nations, Université Laval, McGill University, and Health Canada. The study results will help inform government policy and community program recommendations to improve the health of First Nations children. The study will also contribute to capacity building within First Nations.
Principal investigators: Dr. Laurie Chan (University of Ottawa), Dr. Malek Batal (Université de Montréal), Dr. Tonio Sadik (Assembly of First Nations), Dr. Mélanie Lemire (Université Laval), Dr. Jiping Zhu (Health Canada), Dr. Tom Kovesi (University of Ottawa), Dr. Geneviève Mercille (Université de Montréal), Dr. Richard Bélanger (Université Laval), Dr. Pierre Ayotte (Université Laval), Dr. Brittany Wenniserí:iostha Jock (McGill University).
Staff: Lynn Barwin (Manager - University of Ottawa), Amy Ing (Research Coordinator), Ariane Lafortune (Nutrition Research Coordinator) Milena Nardocci Fusco (Data Analyst - Université de Montréal), Élisabeth Gagné (Research Nurse), Caralynn Berti (Housing and Air Quality Coordinator - Université of Ottawa), Nathalie Ouellet (Laboratory Manager).
