NOSM University seeks members for Board of Governors
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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*…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
NT Government: Updates to COVID-19 Reporting and Services
Press Release June 28, 2022 Starting July 1, 2022, the 8-1-1 Call Centre and COVID-19 Dashboard will no longer be available. Following the end of all NWT COVID-19 Public Health Orders on April 1, the demand for these services has substantially decreased. COVID-19 infections in the Northwest…