Partnership Network

Want to be featured here? Showcasing the organizations and leaders who are creating real change in health equity with Northern Ontario communities. These partnerships demonstrate what's possible when expertise meets authentic community connection.

Health Sciences North Research Institute

Sudbury, Ontario

Leading Northern Ontario's largest research institution in developing and implementing a comprehensive patient partnership program. Our collaboration includes training and education components that build organizational capacity for meaningful patient engagement across all research activities.

Partnership Highlights:

  • Development and implementation of full Patient Partnership in Research Program

  • Training and education for research staff on authentic patient engagement

  • Implementation of patient partner payment policies to reduce economic barriers

  • Regional model for integrating patient expertise with clinical research excellence

"This partnership demonstrates what's possible when research institutions embrace patient expertise as essential to healthcare innovation."

Hidden Bay Leadership Camp

Parry Sound, Ontario

Partnering with this upstream health organization to ensure equity, diversity, and inclusion principles are embedded in youth leadership development. Our work focuses on creating inclusive environments where all young people can develop leadership skills regardless of background.

Partnership Highlights:

  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion training for camp staff

  • Development of inclusive programming approaches

  • Integration of health equity principles in youth leadership development

  • Model for upstream health intervention in recreational settings

"Transforming health equity means starting early and working in every setting where young people develop their sense of possibility."

Regional Partnership

We're exploring partnerships with organizations across Northern Ontario that are ready to integrate health equity principles into their work.

Northern Ontario Regions

  • Sudbury & Northeastern Ontario

  • Thunder Bay & Northwestern Ontario

  • Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma Region

  • North Bay & Nipissing Region

  • Parry Sound District

  • Muskoka Region

  • Timmins & Northeastern Communities

  • Remote & Indigenous Communities

  • Franco-Ontarian Networks

What Makes a Great Regional Partner?

Community-Rooted Excellence

  • Established presence and trusted relationships in your community

  • Track record of creating positive change in health or social services

  • Commitment to authentic community engagement and cultural responsiveness

Shared Values

  • Community accountability and transparent practice

  • Professional excellence with accessible approach

  • Interest in regional collaboration and knowledge sharing

Collaborative Approach

  • Resource sharing and mutual professional development

  • Joint projects requiring regional coordination

  • Platform for amplifying local expertise across Northern Ontario

External Partnership

We're seeking partnerships with organizations that work in Northern Ontario but may be based elsewhere - those who need authentic regional expertise and community connections to enhance their Northern Ontario initiatives.

Industry Sectors

  • Government Departments & Agencies - Federal, provincial, and municipal

  • Regulatory Bodies - Healthcare, environmental, and professional regulation

  • Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Technology - Companies developing or implementing solutions in Northern Ontario

  • Research Organizations - Cancer research institutes, health research funding agencies, university research centers

  • National Health Organizations - Cancer societies, heart and stroke foundations, mental health organizations

  • Policy Institutes & Think Tanks - Organizations developing health and social policy

  • Healthcare Systems - Multi-provincial health organizations and consulting firms

What Makes a Great External Partner?

Northern Ontario Investment

  • Active work or initiatives in Northern Ontario communities

  • Recognition that regional expertise enhances project success

  • Commitment to authentic community engagement rather than extractive approaches

Collaborative Values

  • Interest in meaningful partnership rather than vendor relationships

  • Commitment to community benefit alongside organizational goals

  • Respect for Northern Ontario perspectives and local knowledge

Strategic Approach

  • Understanding that sustainable change requires regional buy-in

  • Investment in long-term relationships rather than transactional projects

  • Interest in knowledge sharing and capacity building

We're connecting with organizations who want to expand their health equity impact through authentic Northern Ontario collaboration.

Let's Explore:

What We'll Discuss:

  • Your organization's health equity goals and Northern Ontario initiatives

  • How partnership could enhance your regional impact and community connections

  • Collaborative project opportunities and resource sharing

  • Revenue sharing models for joint consulting work

Ready to Team Up?