Press Release June 8, 2026 Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Jocko, OB/GYN, on receiving a Paul Harris Fellowship from the Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers. One of Rotary International’s highest honours, the Paul Harris Fellowship recognizes individuals who exemplify “Service Above Self” through leadership, service, and community impact.…

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CMA applauds passage of bill to protect informed patient consent

Press Release June 8, 2026 The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) applauds the passage in Parliament of Bill S-228, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures). The CMA is walking a path toward reconciliation following our apology to Indigenous Peoples, which explicitly acknowledged harms caused by…

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NOSM University and Lakehead University Co-host Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada Gathering

Press Release June 8, 2026 The Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) hosted its 35th Annual Mentorship Gathering from June 4–7, 2026, in Thunder Bay (Animikii-Wiikwedong), on the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation. Proudly cohosted by NOSM University and Lakehead University, this national Gathering brought…

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Breaking the Silence: Indigenous Education team promoting positive mental health this month

Press Release June 8, 2026 Each year throughout the month of June, communities across Canada recognize Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, with Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week taking place from June 9–15, 2026. This year, the Indigenous Education Team is highlighting a new social media campaign, Breaking…

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Nation-Building Cannot Happen While Our People Are Dying: AMC Calls for Public Health Emergency

Press Release Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, Manitoba (June 5, 2026) — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is calling on the Governments of Canada and Manitoba to immediately declare a public health emergency in response to the escalating opioid and addictions crisis impacting First Nations people across…

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GNWT releases Primary and Community Health Care Framework

Press Release June 5, 2026 The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the Primary and Community Health Care Framework, setting a long-term direction for primary and community health care across the territory. The NWT health and social services system has made progress over several years to…

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Government of Canada tables first National Strategy for Eye Care

Press Release From: Health Canada June 4, 2026 Good eye health is an integral part of overall health. When vision loss is prevented or effectively managed, people can stay healthier, remain active, and maintain a better quality of life. Improved access to eye care also reduces long-term…

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2026 AGM highlights: CMA’s commitment to members, new president Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi

Press Release June 3, 2026 The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) reaffirmed its commitment to members and the communities they serve during its May 29 Annual General Meeting, with board chair Dr. André Bernard and CEO Alex Munter highlighting how the organization is supporting the profession in a…

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Tackling toxic pollution could save thousands of lives and billions in health care costs in Canada, say leading health, environmental organizations

Press Release OTTAWA | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHINAABEG PEOPLE – Today is Canada’s Clean Air Day, and leading health and environmental organizations are joining the French Ambassador to Canada, His Excellency Michel Miraillet, to highlight pollution as a major global One Health challenge and…

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Dental equipment replacement and visiting services supported through new agreements

Press Release June 3, 2026 The Government of the Northwest Territories is taking steps to resume dental services in communities by improving the safety and readiness of dental equipment in health centres and confirming contracts for visiting dental service providers in several locations. A new three-year agreement…

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Supporting seniors, Elders through age-friendly communities grants

Press Release June 3, 2026 VICTORIA – Summary $500,000 in age-friendly grants are being awarded across 26 communities in B.C. This year, there are 10 Indigenous communities, 17 rural and/or remote communities, and nine communities that are new to receiving Age-friendly Communities Program funding In 2026, grants…

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GNWT releases Cancer Care Vision to guide cancer care across the Northwest Territories

Press Release June 2, 2026 The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the Cancer Care Vision: A Living Framework for Quality and Priorities in the Northwest Territories (the Vision). It is a guide that sets shared direction for how cancer care will be planned, coordinated, and…

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Starting Home Fires HIV awareness campaign launches during National Indigenous History Month to promote HIV awareness

Press Release Indigenous-led campaign supported by Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research, CATIE, Gilead, Merck, the OHTN and PHAC to broaden understanding of virus TORONTO, June 2, 2026 – As communities across Canada recognize National Indigenous History Month and prepare to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June…

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CNA Brings ‘Power of Nurses’ to Winnipeg for National Conference

Press Release June 2, 2026 (Ottawa, Ontario) — The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) will host CNA Conference 2026 from September 21–23, 2026, at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg — the first CNA national conference in eight years. The three-day event will bring together nurses, health system leaders,…

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Government of Canada continues to strengthen access to oral health care

Press Release From: Health Canada June 2, 2026 Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $1.6 million in funding for an Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF) project at Collège La Cité…

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SCO Supports Family’s Call for Answers Following the Death of Nine-Year-Old O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation Citizen

Press Release June 1, 2026 “We stand with this family as they seek answers, accountability, and justice for their daughter.” ~Grand Chief Jerry Daniels ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is standing alongside the family of nine-year-old Mary Jonette Miley Bull-Sinclair of…

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NOSM University Graduates to Strengthen Health Care and Research

Press Release June 1, 2026 NOSM University honoured the achievements of 70 new Doctor of Medicine (MD) graduates, and four Master of Medical Studies graduates at convocation ceremonies held in Thunder Bay on May 22 and Sudbury on May 29, 2026. These new MDs are stepping into…

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Indigenous History Month Message from associate dean of Indigenous Health

Press Release June 1, 2026 Message from Patricia Farrugia, Associate Dean of Indigenous Health, Faculty of Health Sciences As we recognize Indigenous History Month this June 2026, we are reminded of the enduring strength, knowledge and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across these lands…

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Canada has a generational opportunity to reduce poverty

Press Release Food Banks Canada’s 2026 Poverty Report Cards shows that despite some positive legislative steps, country is still treading water in the face of historic food insecurity. Canada’s resilience against poverty and food insecurity improved slightly in 2026 — but without urgent, federal action to modernize…

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