Press Release April 30, 2026 Victoria – BC’s Representative for Children and Youth is calling on government to accept the recommendations made in this week’s Coroner’s report on intimate partner violence. “The report, Our Time to Act, is a timely and urgent call to action to address…

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Moose Cree First Nation – Drinking Water Update

Press Release April 30, 2026 OCWA wishes to advise residents that there is a contingency plan to continue to provide safe drinking water. At this time, the plant is operating normally, and the water plant operators continue to monitor water levels. IF the water floods the low…

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Greo Evidence Insights to Develop Canada’s First Clinical Practice Guidelines for Problematic Gambling in Youth

Press Release May 1, 2026 – Greo Evidence Insights, with funding from Health Canada, is developing Canada’s first clinical practice guidelines to support the early identification, screening, assessment, and treatment of problem gambling among young people. Funded through Health Canada’s Youth Mental Health Fund, this 24-month project…

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Statement on Sexual Violence Awareness Month

Press Release May 01, 2026 FREDERICTON – The following statement was issued by Seniors Minister Lyne Chantal Boudreau, who is also minister responsible for women and gender equity, in recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month: As spring returns, bringing longer days, new growth and a sense of…

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Webequie First Nation Establishes Community-Led Emergency First Response Team

Press Release WEBEQUIE FIRST NATION, ON, April 30, 2026  – Webequie First Nation is strengthening local health and emergency preparedness with the launch of its new Emergency First Response Team (EFRT), a community–led program designed to deliver rapid medical support when emergencies arise. The EFRT will be…

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Honouring and remembering the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People

Press Release A message from FNHA Chief Executive Officer, Monica McAlduff; and FNHA Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Nel Wieman ​​This message contains sensitive content and could be triggering. For crisis supports here in BC, call the KUU-US Crisis Line at 1-800-588-8717. Or call the national 24-hour hotline…

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Keeping people safe in Comox Valley, Port Hardy with early intervention program

Press Release April 30, 2026 PORT HARDY – Summary Comox Valley Regional District and City of Port Hardy have each received a $100,000 grant to train new partners and build capacity for its Safe Community Situation Table Comox Valley Regional District situation table has been established since…

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Webinar – Mentions and measures: How are Indigenous values considered in impact assessments?

Press Release Webinar description In Canada’s oil and gas industry, impact assessments (IAs) are used to determine the positive and negative externalities of proposed projects. These assessments tend to prioritize economic gains over the values of Indigenous communities who bear the weight of impacts. In this recording…

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Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Letter-Decision on the Joint Motion on the Ontario Final Agreement: Information Sheet

Press Release On March 30, 2026, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (Tribunal) released a letter-decision with full reasons to follow approving the Ontario Final Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program in Ontario (OFA), while retaining the Tribunal’s injunctive order forbidding…

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Following Coroner’s Inquest, action needed to uphold Indigenous women’s right to safe and equitable healthcare

Following Coroner’s Inquest, action needed to uphold Indigenous women’s right to safe and equitable healthcare Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) acknowledges the completion of the Coroner’s Inquest into the death of Heather Winterstein and the recommendations brought forward by the jury. As we…

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Transforming care in northern B.C.

Press Release April 29, 2026 Dadzi Wellness Centre opens near Fort St. James, providing culturally safe primary care FORT ST. JAMES – Summary New First Nations led primary care centre offers integrated, culturally safe health and wellness services Located on Dak’elh Territory, the Dadzi Wellness Centre will…

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Drinking water safety update for Charles Tetcho School in Sambaa K’e and Ɂehtseo Ayha School in Délı̨nę

Press Release The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Charles Tetcho School in Sambaa K’e and Ɂehtseo Ayha School in Délı̨nę. Testing at Charles Tetcho School has confirmed that all water fixtures show lead levels below the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC)…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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