By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com As a policy analyst with the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority, Steffanie Petroni is doing her best to further the work of the northern Ontario organization, but she’s facing challenges. The health authority serves as the data steward for 33 First Nations. It supports these communities on their wellness paths by contributing to a strong health system. Petroni was a speaker at the Chiefs of Ontario Powering Up Data Sovereignty conference held in Toronto. The three-day event began on May 12 and wraps up May 14. Her opening-day session was titled Community-Level Initiatives: Challenges, Solutions and Innovations. Petroni said First Nations have the right to access their own data in order to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing. She…
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