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Vice Chief David Pratt –…Update on Blastomycosis Inquest
Press Release May 21, 2026 The Coroner’s Inquest into the Blastomycosis outbreak in Constance Lake First Nation concluded on November 19, 2025, following several weeks of testimony and review. The outbreak occurred in late 2021 and early 2022, resulting in five deaths and over 50 infections in…
Government of Canada supports mobile and virtual mental health care for at-risk youth in New Brunswick
Press Release From: Health Canada May 22, 2026 Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament (Moncton–Dieppe), on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced a $10 million investment through the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF) to help Integrated Youth Services (IYS) in…
Community Health Nurse Juliet Bullock receives Wisdom in Wellness Award
Press Release May 21, 2026 This message was previously shared by Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC). Co-presented by Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC) and the FNHA, this award celebrates First Nations and Indigenous health leadership rooted in community, culture and healing. Juliet is…
Public inquiry into the death of Pasha Ekoomiak: Reaction from the Val-d’Or Native Friendship Centre
Press Release Val-d’Or, — The Val-d’Or Indigenous Friendship Centre (VDIFC) welcomes the findings of the public inquiry report by coroner Me Stéphanie Gamache, which follows legitimate questions regarding the care and services received by Ms. Pasha Ekoomiak, an Inuk/Cree woman, anglophone and experiencing homelessness, at the Val-d’Or…
Independent Review Begins to Strengthen Hospital Safety and Security
Press Release May 21, 2026 Work is beginning this week on the independent, third-party review of hospital safety and security. The Ministry of Health has contracted Buckingham Security Services Ltd., to perform the review under the leadership of Clive Weighill, executive director at Buckingham. Weighill is a…
Pauktuutit podcast weaves ‘beautiful tapestry’ of Inuit women’s stories – Nunatsiaq News
May 21, 2026 Guests come from across Inuit regions and urban areas to discuss housing, food and traditional values Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada is launching a podcast that focuses on gender equity in Inuit Nunangat, as well as food insecurity and housing. Hosted by the organization’s…
IRC announces expansion of community supports: New health clinic coming to Inuvik
Press Release May 20, 2026 Inuvik, NT—Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its community supports, with the introduction of health services under the Inuvialuit Health banner. In 2027, IRC will open a new medical clinic in Inuvik, designed to provide both…
Government of Canada shares results from third Tobacco and Vaping Products Act legislative review
Press Release From: Health Canada May 20, 2026 Tobacco use remains a significant preventable cause of disease and premature death in Canada, claiming the lives of approximately 46,000 Canadians every year. Although smoking rates and youth vaping rates in Canada are declining overall, the use of tobacco…
Update on lead testing at the Kahnawà:ke Survival School grounds
Press Release May 20, 2026 The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Terrapure Working Group wishes to update the community concerning lead testing results at the Kahnawà:ke Survival School (KSS) school grounds. Since the last update, the Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) has received results from nine maple syrup…
Government of Canada announces Grand Prize Winners of the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge
Press Release From: Public Health Agency of Canada May 20, 2026 Diabetes is a common chronic condition affecting many, and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes varies due to many factors, including social, economic, environmental, and genetic influences. Today, Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton…
Government of Canada invests in Indigenous-led research
Press Release From: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada May 20, 2026 Investing in Indigenous-led research is essential to meaningfully and sustainably advancing reconciliation in Canada. It empowers First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities to fully participate in research and research governance, address pressing challenges…
Canada Facing $17.6 Billion Kidney Disease Crisis by 2050; Kidney Foundation Calls for Early Detection to Save Lives and Reduce Health Care Spending
Press Release May 20, 2026 New Deloitte report commissioned by The Kidney Foundation of Canada calls for early intervention to prevent up to 32% of kidney failure cases. Chronic kidney disease (CKD), impacting over 4 million Canadians, now costs the Canadian economy more than $11.7 billion each…
Nurses at Brant Community Healthcare System Concerned Over Cuts to Registered Nurse Positions
Press Release BRANTFORD, ON, May 19, 2026 – Hundreds of Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) members are voicing concerns about 22 registered nurse (RN) position cuts at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS). This comes on the heels of province-wide nurse and health-care professional cuts due to government underfunding…
The Daily Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Press Release May 20, 2026 Health Reports, May 2026 A new national study entitled “Geographic variation in female breast cancer incidence and mortality in Canada” is published today in Health Reports. The study found significant geographic differences in both breast cancer diagnoses and deaths among females in…
Drinking water safety update for Łutsel K’e Dene School
Press Release May 19, 2026 Water testing for Łutsel K’e Dene School, Łutsel K’e is complete. Testing has confirmed that all water fixtures show lead levels below the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. No remediation or mitigation measures…
BC-led clinical trial points to safer care for critically ill patients
Press Release NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C., May 19, 2026 – A BC-led clinical research team is behind a study that could help improve care for critically ill patients in intensive care units worldwide. Researchers from Royal Columbian Hospital and Simon Fraser University have published findings in the Journal…
Pikangikum Declares 2nd State of Emergency as Water Crisis Intensifies One Year Later
Press Release PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION, ON , May 19, 2026 – Nearly one year after declaring a state of emergency over its collapsing water and wastewater systems, Pikangikum First Nation has been forced to renew that declaration as conditions have rapidly deteriorated. In spite of this stark…
APTN journalist awarded fellowship to research health issues affecting indigenous communities in Canada
APTN journalist awarded fellowship to research health issues affecting indigenous communities in Canada APTN is pleased to announce that Karyn Pugliese, an Ottawa-based host/producer and online journalist, has been awarded the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship. Delivered in partnership with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), this one-year…
Healing Shawl Created to Support Victims and Survivors Across Treaty #3 Territory
Press Release May 15, 2026 Grand Council Treaty #3 is honoured to share the story and purpose behind the Healing Shawl, a sacred item created to support women and survivors navigating the criminal justice system across Treaty #3 territory. In spring 2025, Chrissy Issacs from Asubpeeschoseewagong First…
SCO Supports Lake Manitoba First Nation’s Urgent Call to Improve School Safety
Press Release May 15, 2026 “Leadership in Lake Manitoba just wants to ensure that the school is safe for the children in Lake Manitoba First Nation. Right now, it’s not up to par. I remind the Government of Canada that education is a Treaty right. It is…
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