The agreement leverages the strengths of both organizations to bring new and innovative safe work strategies to the forefront in Indigenous communities across Canada.
For Immediate Release
December 17, 2025 - k-nahahcpw Cree Nation, SK - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and the Indigenous Centre for Occupational Health and Public Safety (ICOHPS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together to enrich health and safety in Indigenous communities in Canada.
Both organizations share the belief that every worker in Canada deserves a healthy and safe work environment, free from illness and injury. The agreement outlines commitments to advance workplace safety, and may (or could) include:
- developing partnerships with government and industry leaders
- creating a safety management system or similar product
- updating safety programs
- hosting a national conference focused on Indigenous occupational health and safety
- holding ongoing discussions to highlight occupational health and safety practices for Indigenous communities
This partnership connects two leading organizations in Canada that focus on occupational health and safety and reinforces a shared passion to improving well-being for everyone.
