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Vice Chief David Pratt –…Update on lead testing at the Kahnawà:ke Survival School grounds
Press Release May 20, 2026 The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Terrapure Working Group wishes to update the community concerning lead testing results at the Kahnawà:ke Survival School (KSS) school grounds. Since the last update, the Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) has received results from nine maple syrup…
Government of Canada announces Grand Prize Winners of the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge
Press Release From: Public Health Agency of Canada May 20, 2026 Diabetes is a common chronic condition affecting many, and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes varies due to many factors, including social, economic, environmental, and genetic influences. Today, Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton…
Government of Canada invests in Indigenous-led research
Press Release From: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada May 20, 2026 Investing in Indigenous-led research is essential to meaningfully and sustainably advancing reconciliation in Canada. It empowers First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities to fully participate in research and research governance, address pressing challenges…
Canada Facing $17.6 Billion Kidney Disease Crisis by 2050; Kidney Foundation Calls for Early Detection to Save Lives and Reduce Health Care Spending
Press Release May 20, 2026 New Deloitte report commissioned by The Kidney Foundation of Canada calls for early intervention to prevent up to 32% of kidney failure cases. Chronic kidney disease (CKD), impacting over 4 million Canadians, now costs the Canadian economy more than $11.7 billion each…
Nurses at Brant Community Healthcare System Concerned Over Cuts to Registered Nurse Positions
Press Release BRANTFORD, ON, May 19, 2026 – Hundreds of Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) members are voicing concerns about 22 registered nurse (RN) position cuts at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS). This comes on the heels of province-wide nurse and health-care professional cuts due to government underfunding…
The Daily Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Press Release May 20, 2026 Health Reports, May 2026 A new national study entitled “Geographic variation in female breast cancer incidence and mortality in Canada” is published today in Health Reports. The study found significant geographic differences in both breast cancer diagnoses and deaths among females in…
Drinking water safety update for Łutsel K’e Dene School
Press Release May 19, 2026 Water testing for Łutsel K’e Dene School, Łutsel K’e is complete. Testing has confirmed that all water fixtures show lead levels below the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. No remediation or mitigation measures…
BC-led clinical trial points to safer care for critically ill patients
Press Release NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C., May 19, 2026 – A BC-led clinical research team is behind a study that could help improve care for critically ill patients in intensive care units worldwide. Researchers from Royal Columbian Hospital and Simon Fraser University have published findings in the Journal…
Pikangikum Declares 2nd State of Emergency as Water Crisis Intensifies One Year Later
Press Release PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION, ON , May 19, 2026 – Nearly one year after declaring a state of emergency over its collapsing water and wastewater systems, Pikangikum First Nation has been forced to renew that declaration as conditions have rapidly deteriorated. In spite of this stark…
APTN journalist awarded fellowship to research health issues affecting indigenous communities in Canada
APTN journalist awarded fellowship to research health issues affecting indigenous communities in Canada APTN is pleased to announce that Karyn Pugliese, an Ottawa-based host/producer and online journalist, has been awarded the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship. Delivered in partnership with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), this one-year…
Healing Shawl Created to Support Victims and Survivors Across Treaty #3 Territory
Press Release May 15, 2026 Grand Council Treaty #3 is honoured to share the story and purpose behind the Healing Shawl, a sacred item created to support women and survivors navigating the criminal justice system across Treaty #3 territory. In spring 2025, Chrissy Issacs from Asubpeeschoseewagong First…
SCO Supports Lake Manitoba First Nation’s Urgent Call to Improve School Safety
Press Release May 15, 2026 “Leadership in Lake Manitoba just wants to ensure that the school is safe for the children in Lake Manitoba First Nation. Right now, it’s not up to par. I remind the Government of Canada that education is a Treaty right. It is…
CJF Announces 2026 Indigenous Health Journalism Fellow
Press Release TORONTO, May 15, 2026 – The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce that Karyn Pugliese is the recipient of this year’s CJF Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship in partnership with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). The fellowship is aimed at fostering expert reporting on critical…
Government of Canada boosts health research in Canada’s North
Press Release From: Canadian Institutes of Health Research May 14, 2026 – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – Canadian Institutes of Health Research People living in northern and remote communities face unique health challenges shaped by geography, climate and access to services. Strengthening health research grounded in local priorities,…
Introduction of Bill 4: Indigenous Women once again Overlooked in Legislative Processes that Directly Affect Them
Press Release Kahnawà:ke, May 14th, 2026 – Quebec Native Women (QNW) deplores the lack of consultation with Indigenous women’s groups in the drafting of Bill 4, Loi permettant au Parlement du Québec de préserver le principe de la souveraineté parlementaire à l’égard de la Charte de la…
Dr. Esther Tailfeathers appointed associate dean, Indigenous Health
Press Release May 14, 2026 The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Esther Tailfeathers, MD, as the associate dean of Indigenous Health within the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office (ILGHO). The appointment took effect on April 1, 2026. In…
Novartis Canada launches third edition of its Health Equity Initiative, prioritizing Women’s Health
Press Release MONTREAL, May 14, 2026 – Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. (Novartis Canada) today announces the third edition of its Health Equity Initiative, reaffirming its commitment to reducing persistent inequities in access to care by supporting community-led projects where needs are greatest. In 2026, the Initiative sharpens…
Inaugural NOSM University Honorary Degrees to Celebrate Leaders Who Have Transformed Health Care in the North
Press Release May 13, 2026 Awarding honorary degrees for the first time in its history, NOSM University is recognizing two individuals whose contributions have helped shape the University’s mission, strengthen its connection to community, and ultimately improve access to health care across the North. The inaugural recipients,…
Proposals Now Being Accepted for Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program
Press Release May 14, 2026 The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, today announced a call for proposals for the 2026 Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program. The Program reaffirms government’s commitment to preventing violence experienced by Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in the…
AMC Responds to CRNM Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
Press Release May 13, 2026 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), representing the leadership of 63 First Nations across Manitoba, acknowledges the public apology and reconciliation commitments issued by the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) to First Nations, Inuit,…
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