Indigenous Health Communication Design

A collection of reports, infographics, and data visualizations developed with Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority and research partners to support culturally informed health communication.

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority & Research Partners

Client

Reports • Infographics • Data Visualization

Type

First Nations communities, healthcare providers, researchers, and community leaders

Audience

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Procreate

Tools

2024-2026

Timeline

Diabetes Connections

1

Designed a public-facing report, infographic, and social media graphics communicating community perspectives on diabetes for healthcare providers, leaders, and First Nations communities.

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Colon Cancer Communication

2

Iterative infographic development communicating culturally safe approaches to colorectal cancer screening based on community-informed research.

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FIT Kit Data Visualization

3

Created a data visualization illustrating the impact of reducing barriers to FIT kit access within priority communities.

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority • University of Toronto (TRANSFORM HF) • Sunnybrook Research Institute • Ontario Health • University of Guelph

Research Partners

  • Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (2023). Shookaawaapinewin Mamow Wicihiwewin: Anishinininowak Ka-ishimamitinentamowaac. Sioux Lookout, Ontario.

    SLFNHA Cancer Screening Communications Research Project: Overview of Preliminary Findings Presentation, Monday April 28, 2025, North West Regional Cancer Screening Program, SLFNHA Cancer Screening Communications Research ‘Core Community-Research Collaboration Group’ (CCRCG) Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (2024). Kayamowemakak Ahkosiwin Tipacimowin: Cancer in Sioux Lookout area First Nations, 2006-2020. Sioux Lookout, Ontario.

    ColonCancerCheck: Colorectal Screening Program. [cited 2025 Oct 31]. Available from: https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/cancer-care-ontario/programs/screening-programs/colon-cancer-check-colorectal-screening‍ ‍

    Sioux Lookout and Area (SLA) Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Kit Initiative Evaluation poster, Sebastian Rios A, Olivia Meggetto A, Dr. Jill Tinmouth A, Dr. Catherine Dubé A, Meghan Letford A, Janet Gordon B, Ariel Root B, Meghan Walker A, Bronwen McCurdy A, Barbara-Anne Maier A, Julia Gao A, Amanda Di Ilio A, Tanvi Sharma A, Tinotenda Chigwamba A, Sayna Leylachian A, Jane Ahn A

    SLA FIT Kit Evaluation: Ontario Health Research Week Elevator Pitch Transcript by Sebastian Rios

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