Territorial drinking water advisory reminder
Press Release May 25, 2026 As of May 22, 2026, the following drinking water advisories remain in effect. For the latest advisories, please visit the Government of Nunavut Newsroom. Residents are advised to continue following the recommended safety measures. These advisories have been issued as a safety precaution…
Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ announces funding commitments to advance menstrual equity in Canada
Press Release TORONTO, ON, May 26, 2026 — Ahead of Menstrual Health Day on May 28, Shoppers Foundation for Women’s HealthTM is proud to announce $300,000 in funding commitments over two years to support organizations advancing menstrual equity in Canada. Nearly one in six Canadians has struggled…
Improving access to maternity care for people in Prince George
Press Release May 25, 2026 PRINCE GEORGE – Summary New maternity-care clinic opens in Prince George, enhancing access to maternity services for families in the region More people in Prince George and area can access high-quality care, earlier and closer to home, from a team that understands…
Join the NOSM University Board of Governors
Press Release NOSM University is Canada’s first independent medical university, with a mission to strengthen Northern communities and health systems through socially accountable health education and research. The Board is seeking three new members with expertise in: Higher education policy, governance, or management Health professional leadership with…
Brain Canada Fuels New B.C. and Alberta Platforms to Advance Brain Health
Press Release May 25, 2026 New B.C. and Alberta Platforms to Advance Brain Health Three major new research projects focus on faster diagnosis, inclusive research, and national collaboration Researchers in British Columbia and Alberta are launching three powerful new brain research platforms that promise to change how…
Sioux Lookout First Nations Diabetes Program—May 2026
Press Release May 25, 2026 Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority Spotlight: Rising to the Challenge With the Community Health Worker Diabetes Program In this research, we look at the Sioux First Nations Community Health Worker Diabetes Program and the pressures community health workers (CHWs) face in…
Indigenous Community Health Workers in Canada—May 2026
Press Release May 25, 2026 This research looks at Indigenous community health workers’ roles in rural and remote Indigenous communities in Canada and how approaches to training and programming could enhance their capacity and retention. Training to Retain: Strengthening the Role of Indigenous Community Health Workers in…
Imposed Sterilizations: Phase II
Press Release A second research report on obstetric and gynecological violence and imposed sterilizations among First Nations women in Quebec has been released. To give First Nations women a voice and continue documenting their realities, a second phase of the research was launched. This time, three times…
Province Further Updates Hepatitis A Vaccine Criteria
Press Release May 22, 2026 Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care advises that free hepatitis A vaccines are now being offered to staff and volunteers of non-health-care, community-based organizations in Winnipeg who serve people experiencing homelessness. The updated criteria are in response to the ongoing hepatitis A…
Free support sessions in Kenora to help with Federal Indian Hospitals Settlement Claims
Free support sessions in Kenora to help with Federal Indian Hospitals Settlement Claims Kenora, Ontario (May 22, 2026)-The Federal Indian Hospitals Settlement is hosting free, one-on-one Community Support Sessions in Kenora the Clarion Lakeside Inn and Conference Centre on June 8-12. These sessions are designed to guide…
NAN Elder Teri Fiddler Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Contributions to Health Care
Press Release May 22, 2026 THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council congratulates Sandy Lake First Nation member Teri Fiddler for being one of the first-ever recipients of an Honorary Doctor of Medicine from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University. “On behalf of…
Opening the new Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower at Royal Columbian Hospital
Press Release May 22, 2026 NEW WESTMINSTER – Summary The new Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower will be open to patients on May 31, 2026, at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster The tower will feature a new, modern emergency department, expanded medical/surgical inpatient units, new cardiac…
New study explores factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Métis citizens
Press Release May 22, 2026 What influences whether someone chooses to get vaccinated? A new study from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) in partnership with the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) explored the psychological factors linked to COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Métis citizens in Ontario.…
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…

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