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Vice Chief David Pratt –…Sturgeon Lake First Nation opening birthing and childrearing lodge
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada April 29, 2026 — Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan — Indigenous Services Canada Today, the Sturgeon Lake First Nation, in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), celebrated the grand opening of the Shirley Bighead Nihtāwiki and Ohpikihāwasowin Birthing…
Celebrating five years of B.C. supporting road safety projects
Press Release April 29, 2026 VICTORIA – Summary Since 2021, the program has funded almost 240 projects in more than 160 communities, including more than 60 Indigenous communities, with more than $3.8 million in grants Community-led solutions are improving safety for vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and roadside…
MADD Canada’s National Victims Conference and Candlelight Vigil Offer Space to Connect and Heal
Press Release OAKVILLE, Ontario, April 29, 2026 — Nearly 200 victims and survivors from across the country will gather in Toronto from May 1 to 3 for MADD Canada’s annual National Conference for Victims of Impaired Driving and Candlelight Vigil of Hope and Remembrance. Held at Delta…
Keeping people safe in Dawson Creek with early intervention program
Press Release April 29, 2026 DAWSON CREEK – Summary City of Dawson Creek has received a $50,000 grant to implement a Safe Community Situation Table City of Dawson Creek is one of 50 communities to implement a situation table Situation tables are community-centred with front-line workers connecting…
Canada can’t solve child poverty without investing in youth organizations
Press Release In Canada, hunger is often framed as a problem of food. At BGC Canada, we know it is a problem of income, opportunity, and access to community supports. Across the country, families are struggling to keep up with rising costs, and for many, the monthly…
New report finds one in five Manitobans aged 15+ seek care for anxiety, one in six for depression
Press Release Study identifies gaps in current system, possible solutions A new report by University of Manitoba researchers examines the prevalence of mental health in the province, how often Manitobans use health-care services for mental health and substance use, and where they access those services to inform…
Stuck in the Hunger Cycle
Press Release “IT’S REALLY HARD TO HAVE THAT BIG PICTURE WHEN YOU’RE JUST KIND OF KEEPING YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER.” In 2024, Food Banks Canada (FBC) conducted a community-based research (CBR) project in collaboration with individuals who are experiencing food insecurity despite being employed. This group is…
CMA pleased to work with federal government to build a healthier Canada
Press Release April 28, 2026 The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) applauds news that the federal government has responded to the concerns of doctors and their patients by streamlining the application process for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). For years, the CMA has called on governments to simplify…
Update on lead testing at the Kahnawà:ke Survival School grounds
Press Release (Kahnawake – 27 Onerahtókha/April 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 collected additional samples of…
Ontario Opens Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub in Oshawa
Press Release April 27, 2026 Province supporting community safety and addiction recovery with 29 HART Hubs delivering care across Ontario OSHAWA — The Ontario government is expanding access to high-quality mental health and addictions care with the launch of a new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART)…
Statement from the Minister of Health on National Immunization Awareness Week 2026
Press Release From: Health Canada April 27, 2026 Vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles continue to cause outbreaks globally, and gaps in routine immunization can allow these infections to re-emerge in Canada. National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) is celebrated each year in Canada to acknowledge and celebrate the…
Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) Statement to Canadians on Vaccination
Press Release From: Public Health Agency of Canada April 27, 2026 The Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) strongly reaffirms its support for vaccination and its trust in established Canadian vaccine approval and monitoring systems. Immunization remains one of the most effective tools for safeguarding…
Otipemisiwak Métis Government hosts provincial and municipal leaders at New Beginnings, advancing culturally grounded recovery care
Press Release EDMONTON — Today, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government welcomed Alberta’s Minister of Mental Health and Addiction, Rick Wilson, and Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack and the Edmonton City Council, to its New Beginnings site. During this tour, Otipemisiwak Métis Government President Andrea Sandmaier and Provincial Secretary of…
Manitoba Government Invests in Health Care and Community Infrastructure in Selkirk Region
Press Release April 24, 2026 LOCKPORT—The Manitoba government is investing in Selkirk and the surrounding region with better health care and community initiatives, Premier Wab Kinew announced here today during the Selkirk BIZ State of the Region address. “Families in Selkirk can access better health care close…
PHO’s New Indigenous Partnership Council
Press Release April 24, 2026 Public Health Ontario (PHO) is establishing a new Indigenous Partnership Council to help ensure Indigenous voices, knowledge, and community priorities guide public health work across the province. The Council is part of Public Health Ontario’s commitment to advancing Reconciliation and strengthening relationships…
The OFIFC Calls on the Province and Ontario Health Systems to Work with Indigenous Communities and Organizations on Heather Winterstein Inquest Recommendations
Press Release April 23, 2026 Toronto, ON – The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) is pleased that the Heather Winterstein Inquest jury has adopted our most urgent recommendations to combat systemic bias and anti-Indigenous racism in Ontario’s healthcare system and prevent future deaths in similar…
Transforming Pain into Power with sâkihitowin & âhkamêyimowin
Press Release Responding to High-Risk Substance Use Summit Transforming Pain into Power with sâkihitowin & âhkamêyimowin: Responding to high-risk substance use Summit The event will bring together Knowledge Keepers, Elders, students, academics, community leaders, and allies from across Turtle Island. This gathering is a space for dialogue, healing, and the…
Statement from Niagara Health on coroner’s inquest recommendations
Press Release Apr 23, 2026 Niagara Health fully participated in the coroner’s inquest into the death of Heather Winterstein. The jury determined the manner of Heather’s death to be accidental, and we respect the jury’s role in reaching that finding. We accept the jury’s recommendations and see…
Government of Canada announces funding to improve the quality of life for seniors across the country
Press Release From: Employment and Social Development Canada April 23, 2026 Today’s global landscape is shifting rapidly, leaving many Canadians, including seniors, facing economic uncertainty due to factors such as the rising cost of living. In response, the government is committed to building a strong and resilient…
Prevention of Violence Week
Press Release April 22, 2026 During Prevention of Violence Week, we acknowledge the disproportionate impacts of gender-based violence on Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Violence affects all parts of who we are. It impacts individuals, families, communities, and future generations. Ending gender-based violence is a collective…
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