Press Release Individuals who share NOSM University’s commitment to improve health-care access for the peoples and communities in Northern Ontario are encouraged to apply to join the newly established Board of Governors. NOSM University remains steadfast in its commitment to providing high-quality education to future physicians and…

July 4, 2022Comments Off on NOSM University seeks members for Board of GovernorsRead More

CCA Appoints Expert Panel on Health Data Sharing in Canada

Press Release Data are crucial for detecting, preventing, and responding to public health events. When health data are consistently collected, shared, and used, it can improve the overall delivery of healthcare and save lives. At the request of the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Council of…

July 4, 2022Comments Off on CCA Appoints Expert Panel on Health Data Sharing in CanadaRead More

Heat Warning Advisory for Aklavik Region, Fort Good Hope Region, Fort Liard Region, Inuvik Region, Norman Wells – Tulita Region, South Delta Region, and Wrigley Region

Press Release HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL AT LEAST JULY 8, 2022 Environment Canada issued a heat warning for the communities of Aklavik Region, Fort Good Hope Region, Fort Liard Region (including Nahanni Butte – Sambaa K’e), Inuvik Region, Norman Wells – Tulita Region, South Delta Region…

July 4, 2022Comments Off on Heat Warning Advisory for Aklavik Region, Fort Good Hope Region, Fort Liard Region, Inuvik Region, Norman Wells – Tulita Region, South Delta Region, and Wrigley RegionRead More

AFN Reaches $20 B Final Settlement Agreement to Compensate First Nations Children and Families

Press Release AFN Reaches $20 B Final Settlement Agreement to Compensate First Nations Children and Families July 4, 2022 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse is pleased to share with First Nations that AFN, the Government of Canada and class…

July 4, 2022Comments Off on AFN Reaches $20 B Final Settlement Agreement to Compensate First Nations Children and FamiliesRead More

University of Waterloo receives funding for dementia search-and-rescue initiative

Press Release Delays in finding people with dementia who go missing can result in tragic outcomes Sixty percent of people living with dementia go missing at least once, and among them, some will get lost repeatedly. In Indigenous communities, the rates of dementia are disproportionately higher than…

July 4, 2022Comments Off on University of Waterloo receives funding for dementia search-and-rescue initiativeRead More

Papal Visit to Iqaluit Confirmed – July 29, 2022

Press Release The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will be visiting Iqaluit on July 29, 2022, as part of the six-day “Walking Together” visit to Canada. Below is the schedule of events for the Iqaluit visit: • 3:50 PM – Pope Francis arrives at the Iqaluit…

July 4, 2022Comments Off on Papal Visit to Iqaluit Confirmed – July 29, 2022Read More

NS government: Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions

Press Release July 4, 2022 Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced today, July 4, that Nova Scotia will remove all remaining COVID-19 restrictions in the community on Wednesday, July 6. Most restrictions in high-risk settings will remain in place. “This is the…

July 4, 2022Comments Off on NS government: Lifting COVID-19 RestrictionsRead More

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Provides Update on Independent Workplace Investigation

Press Release In March of this year, an AMC staff member lodged a workplace misconduct complaint against Grand Chief Arlen Dumas. Upon receiving the complaint, an independent workplace investigation was immediately launched to confidentially consider the complaint and review Arlen Dumas’ conduct. The confidential independent investigation report…

July 3, 2022Comments Off on Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Provides Update on Independent Workplace InvestigationRead More

Public Health Advisory for Aklavik Region, Fort Good Hope Region, Inuvik Region, Norman Wells – Tulita Region, and South Delta Region

Press Release Environment Canada issued a heat warning for the communities of Aklavik Region Fort Good Hope Region, Inuvik Region, Norman Wells – Tulita Region and South Delta Region (including Ft. McPherson and Tsiigehtchic). Temperatures will be reaching at least 29 degrees Celsius on July 2nd with…

July 3, 2022Comments Off on Public Health Advisory for Aklavik Region, Fort Good Hope Region, Inuvik Region, Norman Wells – Tulita Region, and South Delta RegionRead More

Requirement for COVID-19 isolation and masks extended until July 14th; All Islanders over 12 years of age are recommended to get a booster dose regardless of vaccine status

Press Release Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced that Prince Edward Island’s legal order requiring seven days of isolation of positive cases of COVID-19 (10 days of isolation for immune compromised cases) and masks in high risk settings, including long-term care, community care homes and…

July 3, 2022Comments Off on Requirement for COVID-19 isolation and masks extended until July 14th; All Islanders over 12 years of age are recommended to get a booster dose regardless of vaccine statusRead More

NS Government: COVID-19 Weekly Data Report for June 30, 2022

Press Release June 30, 2022 Nova Scotia is reporting 1,491 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, 28 hospitalizations and four deaths during the seven-day period ending June 27. The number of new PCR-positive tests has increased slightly compared to the previous reporting period; however, long-term care outbreaks, hospital…

June 30, 2022Comments Off on NS Government: COVID-19 Weekly Data Report for June 30, 2022Read More

MSVU: Compassion in health care reduces health inequality for 2SLGBTQ+ people

Press Release June 28, 2022 Compassion is more than being nice and can be viewed in many different ways. Philosophers, religious leaders and scientists from different parts of the world have all discussed the meanings of compassion within their own contexts. It can be described as a…

June 30, 2022Comments Off on MSVU: Compassion in health care reduces health inequality for 2SLGBTQ+ peopleRead More

Nine Total Active COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the James & Hudson Bay Region

Press Release June 29, 2022 To our community members: We can confirm there are nine (9) total active COVID-19 cases in our region. Please see the community case breakdown below: Community Active Cases Attawapiskat 3 Fort Albany 6 Kashechewan 0* Moose Factory 0* Moosonee 0 Peawanuck 0*…

June 29, 2022Comments Off on Nine Total Active COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the James & Hudson Bay RegionRead More

Inshore Rescue Boat station in Rankin Inlet opens for the season

Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard June 29, 2022 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat  station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut is now open for the season. The station is crewed by Indigenous members hired and trained by the Canadian Coast Guard under Canada’s…

June 29, 2022Comments Off on Inshore Rescue Boat station in Rankin Inlet opens for the seasonRead More

Government of Canada announces $2.1 million to enhance search and rescue capabilities for people living with dementia

Press Release From: Public Safety Canada June 29, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario The number of people with dementia who go missing is steadily increasing across the country and delays in locating them can result in tragic outcomes. Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council…

June 29, 2022Comments Off on Government of Canada announces $2.1 million to enhance search and rescue capabilities for people living with dementiaRead More

Canada and the Gwich’in Tribal Council move forward on Gwich’in Wellness Camp renovation

Press Release From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Support line for those affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people For immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. You can also access long-term health support services such as mental health counselling, community-based emotional support, cultural services,…

June 29, 2022Comments Off on Canada and the Gwich’in Tribal Council move forward on Gwich’in Wellness Camp renovationRead More

New investment in patient-oriented research in Saskatchewan

Press Release From: Canadian Institutes of Health Research News release June 29, 2022 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Canadian Institutes of Health Research Patients, their families, and caregivers are best placed to know what is important and what is not when receiving health care services. That’s why patient-oriented…

June 29, 2022Comments Off on New investment in patient-oriented research in SaskatchewanRead More

MCA Reports Five New Positive PCR/Rapid Cases of COVID-19

Press Release June 28, 2022 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports five (5) positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of June 27, 2022. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: Current Positive Cases: 5 Total COVID-Related…

June 29, 2022Comments Off on MCA Reports Five New Positive PCR/Rapid Cases of COVID-19Read More

Province Advises of Additional Actions to Help Prevent the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease

Press Release June 28, 2022 Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development is advising of additional management actions to help prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). CWD is an incurable, fatal disease that affects members of the deer family (cervids) including white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk,…

June 29, 2022Comments Off on Province Advises of Additional Actions to Help Prevent the Spread of Chronic Wasting DiseaseRead More