“What We Heard” report released as part of work to advance review of the Yukon’s Child Care Act
Press Release March 27, 2023 The Government of Yukon is committed to increasing access to high-quality, affordable, and inclusive early learning and child care. Building on this commitment, the Yukon government has published a “What We Heard” report outlining how feedback received from partners and stakeholders can…
SCO Launches Traditional Healers Program
Press Release March 27, 2023 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is pleased to announce the launch of a Traditional Healers Program. This important program will be launched in ceremony at 11 am this morning. “I’ve heard time and time again from…
New partnership will bring food banking operations to five northern and isolated Indigenous communities in Ontario
Press Release From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada March 27, 2023 Everyone should have access to nutritious and affordable food, no matter where they live. Factors such as long travel distances and socioeconomic challenges make Northerners more vulnerable to food insecurity than those living in southern…
Donate to Improve the Quality of Life of Children like Lexie and Janessa
Press Release BOUCHERVILLE, QC, March 27, 2023 – RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners and headquartered in Boucherville, Québec, is launching its sixth annual fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network and Opération Enfant…
Water Must Be at Centre of Global Political Agenda, Secretary-General Stresses at Conference’s Closing, Urging All to ‘Recommit to Our Common Future’
Press Release Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ closing remarks to the United Nations 2023 Water Conference, in New York today: My thanks to the Netherlands and Tajikistan for co-hosting this conference — a milestone at the midway point of the Water Action Decade. I also thank the…
The Daily Monday, March 27, 2023
Press Release Decrease in the rate of police strength in Canada in 2022 In 2022, the rate of police strength was 181 officers per 100,000 population, down 1% from the year prior. There were 70,566 police officers in Canada on May 15, 2022, 406 more than on the same date in 2021.…
Hundreds of Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School Survivors Come Together for a Historic Conference Focused on Healing and Justice
Press Release Saskatoon, SK, March 24, 2023 – The Île-à-la-Crosse Survivors Committee, with support from the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S), are pleased to be hosting hundreds of Survivors and their families of the Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School in a historic conference from March 24th to 26th 2023. This year…
Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated reaffirm joint commitment to fight against tuberculosis in Nunavut
Press Release 24 March 2023 Today, Nunavut Health Minister John Main and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk released the following joint statement. “In recognition of World TB Day, the Government of Nunavut (GN) and NTI are speaking with one voice to reiterate a collaborative commitment…
To tackle TB, stigma needs to be erased, language transformed, researchers say
Press Release TORONTO, March 23, 2023 – While the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) may be millions of years old and the disease was first recorded in human history thousands of years ago, it remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases globally, with only COVID-19 surpassing it in recent…
Toxic drug alert: Quesnel
Press Release March 24, 2023 Northern Health & First Nations Health Authority Health Alert There has been an increase in overdose events in the community of Quesnel linked to three different colored substances: purple, multicolor, and bright blue. The reported substances are being sold as ‘down’, with…
World Tuberculosis Day
Press Release 24 March 2023 March 24 is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. Each year, the Department of Health recognizes World TB Day as part of its continuous efforts to raise awareness. This year’s World TB Day theme – Yes! We can End TB – is a message…
Joint message from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed and Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu on World Tuberculosis Day
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada Ottawa, Ontario — (March 24, 2023) — Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed and Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu issued the following statement today on World Tuberculosis Day 2023: “Tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks continue to be an unfortunate and unnecessary reality in…
$12.5 million announced to build new healing house in Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada March 23, 2023 We honour the experiences of Survivors of the Kamloops Indian Residential School and acknowledge the continued impacts on the intergenerational Survivors. Today, Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir of the Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous…
AMC Concerned Over Deteriorating Integrity of Winnipeg Hospital’s Sexual Assault Program
Press Release March 23, 2023 Treaty One Territory, MB – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) expresses deep concern over the recent news announcement that a majority of nurses recently trained at the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg have resigned…
OSI: Winnipeg Summary Report Just Released
Press Release Addressing Trauma in the Search and Recovery of Missing Children Dedication Elder Charlie Nelson, also known as Mizhakwanigiishik or Nibidekwaneb, from Bagwaa’onishkoziibing (Roseau River First Nation) within Treaty 1 Territory, was scheduled to raise his Pipe during the Gathering; unfortunately, he passed to the Spirit…
Government of Canada launches call for applications for the National Advisory Council on Poverty
Press Release From: Employment and Social Development Canada March 23, 2023 Since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has taken action to fight poverty, support Canadians and strengthen the economy. The results speak for themselves: Canada’s overall poverty rate decreased substantially between…
Statement on World Water Day 2023
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada Ottawa, Ontario (March 22, 2023) – Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: Access to clean water is the foundation for strong and healthy communities. World Water Day celebrates the life-giving properties of water, raises awareness about…
New long-term care home coming to Vancouver
Press Release March 22, 2023 VANCOUVER – People on the Lower Mainland will benefit from improved long-term care and community services as Providence Health Care prepares to build the new St. Vincent’s Heather long-term care home. “As people age, they want to know they will have access…
Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders welcomes federal funding for rare drug plan to accelerate access to diagnostics and treatments
Press Release Mar 22, 2023 TORONTO – The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) was extremely pleased to be part of the federal government’s announcement today of the plan to provide up to $1.5 billion over three years to implement the Rare Disease Drug Strategy, as committed…
Government of Canada improves access to affordable and effective drugs for rare diseases
Press Release From: Health Canada March 22, 2023 In Canada, one out of twelve people—many of whom are children—has a rare disease. There are thousands of different rare diseases that affect patients, their families and caregivers across the country. Unfortunately, treatments are only available for a small…