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Vice Chief David Pratt –…Saskatchewan Health Authority – May 5th is Red Dress Day
Press Release May 5, 2026 Red Dress Day is a national day of awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse peoples (2SLGBTIA+). Indigenous women and girls are overrepresented in cases of gender-based violence. These cases often go underreported and uninvestigated. We choose to wear…
One number for mental health and addiction support
Press Release May 05, 2026 211 Alberta is now the main access point for mental health and addiction services in Alberta, providing a single, consistent starting point for people seeking help. By making 211 Alberta the provincewide number to call for mental health and addiction services, Alberta’s…
May 5 – Red Dress Day
Press Release A day to remember May 5th marks Red Dress Day – a day of honouring and remembering the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. They have been subject to disproportionate gender-based and racialized violence in Canada. Red Dress Day has…
Lakelands Public Health Honours Red Dress Day
Press Release May 05, 2026 Each year, May 5th marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples (MMIWG), which is also known as Red Dress Day. According to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls,…
Bayridge Counselling Centres and No Fear Counselling Corp Merge Under Ch’íyáqtel Wellness to Form Canada’s Largest First Nation’s Owned Mental Health Network
Press Release BURLINGTON, Ontario and BURNABY, British Columbia, May 05, 2026 — In a transformative move for the Canadian healthcare landscape, Ontario’s Bayridge Counselling Centres and British Columbia’s No Fear Counselling have officially merged to form the cornerstone of Ch’íyáqtel Wellness. This partnership creates Canada’s largest First…
Wiikwemkoong Takes Emergency Action on Drug-Related Violence
Wiikwemkoong Takes Emergency Action on Drug-Related Violence After a drug-related shooting in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory this past weekend, Wikwemikong Chief and Council meet to address community safety threats and take unprecedented measures to address drug trafficking. Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Ontario – May 4, 2025 — In a…
Our Safety is Sacred: Recognizing Red Dress Day
Our Safety is Sacred: Recognizing Red Dress Day Thunder Bay, ON – May 5 marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), also known as “Red Dress Day.” Indigenous women are at the forefront of community safety work, supporting culture-based…
UNA recognizes Red Dress Day
Press Release May 5, 2026 Honouring the memory of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people Today is Red Dress Day, an annual event of activism and remembrance honouring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People (MMIWG2S+). In Canada, Indigenous…
Funding Available to Improve Accessibility Across Newfoundland and Labrador
Press Release May 4, 2026 The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well‑Being, is inviting applications for the 2026-27 accessibility grants program. This program supports projects that make communities more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities across Newfoundland and Labrador. The Provincial Government is…
Message from the Governor General on Mental Health Week
Press Release May 4, 2026 During Mental Health Week, we are reminded of the strength we find in coming together and the deep sense of belonging that can flourish from it. One of the most effective and profound paths to well-being is through meaningful, healthy forms of…
Esquimalt Health Centre celebrates grand opening
Press Release People, families and Elders living in Victoria can access culturally safe primary care and traditional wellness services, following the grand opening of the Esquimalt Health Center. “The development of this Health Centre has been a long time in the making. It will increase access to care and support a wide range of…
Empowering Health Directors through the Centre for Indigenous Health Leadership
Press Release Ask any two Health Directors what their jobs entail and you’ll likely hear two different answers. But while their day-to-days may differ, all Health Directors play the same critical role for the Nations they serve, overseeing health services and advocating for the needs of their…
Sexual Violence Awareness Month: Joint statement
Press Release May 03, 2026 During Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Alberta is recognizing survivors, raising awareness and strengthening supports to help prevent sexual violence. “Every Albertan deserves to feel safe in their home, relationship and community. Sexual Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity to acknowledge the impact…
Representative for Children and Youth urging enhanced services and supports for young people who witness and experience intimate partner violence
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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