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Vice Chief David Pratt –…Visual Storytelling and Sharing Circles Reveal Community-Led Path to Indigenous Heart Health
Press Release June 11, 2026 CJC Open’s first arts-based graphic report highlights the need to blend Indigenous and Western approaches for holistic strategies that overcome systemic barriers to well-being June 11, 2026 – A novel study among Indigenous communities in Canada utilizing sharing circles as the primary…
GNWT signs new Non-Insured Health Benefits agreement with Canada
Press Release The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has signed a new two-year Non-Insured Health Benefits agreement with Indigenous Services Canada covering the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years. The agreement provides short-term funding stability for the continued administration of NIHB-related services in the Northwest Territories and…
Seeking Nominations for Regional Wellness Councils
Press Release June 10, 2026 The Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, is seeking nominations for vacancies on the Regional Wellness Councils for the Beaufort-Delta, Dehcho, Fort Smith, Hay River, Sahtu and Yellowknife regions. The role of the Regional Wellness Council is to ensure residents…
A Powerful New Report on Obstetric and Gynecological Violence Among First Nations Women in Quebec
Press Release To give a voice to First Nations women and continue documenting their realities, research on obstetric and gynecological violence (OGV) has entered a second phase. The first report, published in 2022 and entitled “Free and informed consent and imposed sterilizations among First Nations and Inuit…
New National Advisory Committee to support preventive health care in Canada
Press Release From: Public Health Agency of Canada June 10, 2026 The Government of Canada is reinforcing its leadership in preventive health care by advancing national guidelines grounded in the highest standards of scientific rigour, transparency, and equity. Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced…
Government of Canada and partners invest over $10M to strengthen public health systems through research
Press Release From: Canadian Institutes of Health Research New funding will support 14 research teams focused on evidence-informed solutions to build more resilient and equitable public health systems across Canada June 10, 2026 Strong public health systems are essential to protecting the health of Canadians by helping…
The Daily Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Press Release Farm product prices, April 2026 Monthly provincial prices received by farmers in April 2026 for grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs and dairy products are now available. Continue reading Canadian Coroner and Medical Examiner Database, January 2006 to March 2026 Today, Statistics Canada is…
Advancing Indigenous-led care: RNAO’s third annual BPSO gathering in Thunder Bay
Press Release June 9, 2026 Members of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) will meet in Thunder Bay on June 10-11 for the third-annual Best Practice Spotlight Organization® (BPSO®) Indigenous-focused gathering. The two-day meeting will bring together Indigenous-focused BPSOs, health leaders, community partners and knowledge holders…
SOAHAC Receives $1.9 Million Investment Supporting Primary Care Access in London-Middlesex, Waterloo Wellington and Grey Bruce
Press Release June 9, 2026 At an event at SOAHAC’s London site on June 9, 2026, MPP Steve Pinsonneault, MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, announced the Ontario government’s investment of $1,962,000 into Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) this year to connect over 2,200 people to primary care…
Recognizing our commitment to Indigenous relations during National Indigenous History Month
Press Release June 8, 2026 SE Health has reached the Committed stage of the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program through the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business. This milestone reflects SE Health’s dedication to strengthening relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples through a structured,…
Inuit Nunangat Poverty Reduction Strategy Changes How we Think, Act on Affordability
Press Release June 9, 2026 — OTTAWA, ON Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami today launched the Inuit Nunangat Poverty Reduction Strategy, an Inuit-led roadmap to reduce poverty, strengthen self-determination, and close longstanding socioeconomic gaps between Inuit and non-Indigenous Canadians. The Strategy was informed by years of engagement with Inuit…
Dr. Jennifer Jocko receives Paul Harris Fellowship from Sudbury Sunrisers
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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