Pikangikum First Nation’s health planning process is an inspiring example of a community overcoming many challenges to work at healing and building a stronger future. Under the leadership of the Pikangikum Health Authority (PHA) and planning support from Beringia Community Planning Inc., Pikangikum has completed an innovative and comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) entitled “Working It Out Together: Pikangikum First Nation’s Community Health Needs Assessment.”

The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) presented the Award of Planning Excellence for Aboriginal Planning and Development at its National Conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick on July 10, 2014. CIP is a national planning organization representing over 7,000 registered planners across Canada.