b'HEALTH FORUMAdvancingFirst NationsBest PracticesChiefs of Ontario Health Forum highlightingstories of resilience, innovation and successT here are many approaches to improving health among First Nations peoples; however, when Elders, leaders and particularly youth are asked to identify what elements can improve health, they consistently point to their culture, which includes land, language and ceremony.This years Chiefs of Ontario 14th Annual Health Forum took place on February 25-27, 2020 in Toronto. Its theme of Advancing First Nations Best Practices: Stories of Resilience, Innova-tion and Success covered these important elements and much more. There were over 15 workshops and presentations that covered everything from effective community engage-ment and mental wellness, to youth-led programs and initiatives, multi-sectoral collaboration, building healthy public policy and more.This years guest speaker was Dr. Lorrilee McGregor, an Anishibaabe (Ojibway) from the Whitefish River First Nation and Assistant Professor (Indigenous Health) at Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Dr. McGregors keynote address outlined Anishnawbek Research Ethics.The theme of this years forum was about advancing First Nation practices by First Nations telling their stories and celebrating their successes. It was an opportunity for our communities to come together to share, connect and discuss what is happening in their communities, said Carmen R. Jones, Director of Health at the Chiefs of Ontario. 36l ISSUE 2 2019/20C hIEfS ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazInE'