Press Release First of its kind intervention teams begin operating in Durham and Toronto July 29, 2021 WHITBY – The Ontario government is investing $11.5 million over three years in two specialized intervention teams in Durham Region and the City of Toronto to protect children and youth…

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BC Launches Drive to Get More People Vaccinated

Press Release Vaccination clinics held at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, at farmer’s markets and at agricultural fairs are examples of activities planned throughout BC to make it easier than ever for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Called Vax for BC, the campaign began this week and…

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New data for COVID-19 vaccination coverage in NWT communities

Press Release July 28, 2021 A change to vaccination data on the COVID-19 Dashboard presents a new picture of vaccination coverage in several small NWT communities. Six NWT communities now have more than 75 percent of the population older than 18 fully vaccinated, and 15 communities have…

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Youth vaccine eligibility expands as mobile clinics return to Yukon communities

Press Release As immunizers continue to support rural Yukon communities and health centre staff by returning this week to run COVID-19 vaccine clinics, the eligibility for youth for the vaccine has now been expanded. Anyone born in 2009, even if they have not yet turned 12 years…

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Ti Alluriarniq Program receives $3.8 Million to Support Anti-Human Trafficking

Press Release OTTAWA, ON – In a funding announcement ceremony held at the head office of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI), 1071 Richmond Road in Ottawa, TI received $3,326,400 from the Ontario anti-human trafficking strategy. Ontario is investing $46 million dollars to support young victims and survivors of human…

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Government of Canada COVID-19 update for Indigenous Peoples and communities, week of July 26

Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada July 28, 2021 — Ottawa, Traditional unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is committed to supporting Indigenous communities in their response to COVID-19 and continues to work closely with Indigenous organizations and provincial and territorial…

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Public Health restrictions ease across Nunavut

Press Release Nunavut (July 28, 2021) – Today, Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, announced an easing of public health measures in all Nunavut communities. “On Friday, it will have been more than two weeks since the outbreak in Iqaluit was declared over and there…

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Sacred and Strong – Report on the Health of First Nations Women and Girls Tells Stories of Strength, Resilience

Press Release Jul 28, 2021 ​The partnership between the First Nations Health Authority and the Provincial Health Officer takes a different approach to reporting on the health and wellness of First Nations women and girls.​ Sacred and Strong: Upholding our Matriarchal Roles carries the voices of over 120…

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NAN Presents First Nations-Specific Emergency Management Concept to Ontario Premier

Press Release July 28, 2021 THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has presented a report outlining a First Nation-specific emergency management concept to Ontario Premier Doug Ford during his visit to Thunder Bay today. “The issues around emergency management are becoming more…

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