Press Release Feb 04, 2026 The MCA Department of Health’s Clinical Care Services (CCS) is providing the community with the following updates to Dr. Levac’s February clinic calendar for the month of February. Dr. Levac will be in the Akwesasne Medical Clinic on the following dates for…

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Drinking Water safety update for Paul William Kaeser and Joseph Burr Tyrrell schools in Fort Smith

Press Release February 4, 2026 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received drinking water testing results for Paul William Kaeser (PWK) High School and Joseph Burr Tyrrell School (JBT) in Fort Smith. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum…

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The Daily Thursday, February 5, 2026

Press Release Access to postpartum health care and perinatal mental health support, 2024 Parental Experiences Survey In 2024, 87% of mothers and birthing parents reported having a regular health care provider during the postpartum period. At the same time, 13% of all mothers and birthing parents experienced…

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Expanding addictions care in Lower Mainland

Press Release Feb. 4, 2026 SURREY Summary Through B.C.’s Road to Recovery model, government is building a voluntary, seamless system of addictions care, with new and enhanced services now available in Fraser Health region 10 new medical withdrawal management (detox) beds have been added at Creekside Withdrawal…

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Federal Court of Appeal Decision on Canada (Attorney General) v. Powless Information Sheet

Press Release On December 15, 2025, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) released its decision in Canada (Attorney General) v. Powless (2025 FCA 226) concerning the appeal by Canada of the Federal Court’s July 10, 2025 decision in Powless v. Canada (Attorney General) (2025 FC 1227). The…

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Public Health Advisory Rescinded for the Community of Hay River, Enterprise, Kátł’odeeche First Nation, and Ka’a’gee Tu First Nation (Kakisa)

Press Release NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (February 3, 2026) – The Chief Environmental Health Officer is advising all residents in the community of Hay River, Enterprise, Kátł’odeeche First Nation and Ka’a’gee Tu First Nation (Kakisa) that the precautionary Public Health Advisory for drinking water has been lifted. Residents who…

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Hemostemix Appoints Renowned Vascular Surgeon and Principal Investigator, Dr. York Hsiang, as Business Consultant to Advance First Nations-Led Healthcare Partnerships

Press Release Calgary, Alberta, February 3, 2026: Hemostemix Inc. (TSXV: HEM; OTCQB: HMTXF; FSE: 2VF0), the leading autologous stem cell company treating those who suffer in pain from peripheral arterial disease, chronic limb threatening ischemia, angina, ischemic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, and vascular dementia, in Florida, Canada, The…

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SCO Encourages Citizens to Submit Claims for Federal Indian Hospitals Settlement

Press Release Press Release February 3, 2026 “The abuse, neglect, and trauma experienced in Federal Indian Hospitals were systemic, deeply damaging, and often carried intergenerational consequences. Financial compensation can assist Survivors and should be accessible to those who choose to pursue it, but it must never be…

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Caring Society’s February 2, 2026 Statement

Press Release February 2, 2026 The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society (the Caring Society) has submitted a response to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (the Tribunal) regarding Canada’s request to approve the Ontario Final Settlement Agreement on First Nations Child and Family Services without condition…

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Caring Society’s February 2, 2026 written submission

Press Release PART I – STATEMENT OF FACTS ⦁ Overview ⦁ “This decision concerns children.”1 With these words, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (“Tribunal”) grounded its landmark 2016 Merits Decision in the human rights of First Nations children and in its statutory duty under the Canadian Human…

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Heart & Stroke report: New data provides big picture of heart and brain risk factors

Press Release Feb 03, 2026 Report also reveals that six million Canadians are now living with heart disease or stroke Heart & Stroke has released: By the numbers: The state of risk factors for heart disease and stroke in Canada which provides a comprehensive and up-to-date snapshot based…

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Save the Date: Join the First Nations Health Foundation Charity Golf Classic June 19

Press Release Nominations are now open for the 2026 Health and Wellness Awards, to be announced on the day of the event The First Nations Health Foundation (FNHF) is excited to invite you to their inaugural Charity Golf Classic on June 19, 2026, at Northview Golf &…

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Dr. Carol Martin is the President of the Alberta Dental Association for 2026

Press Release Rural Alberta dentist brings decades of practice and governance experience to her term, will focus on access to care and oral health education Beaverlodge dentist Dr. Carol Martin is the new President of the Alberta Dental Association. She takes over from Dr. Hans Herchen, whose…

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Introducing our Chief Medical Advisor, Indigenous Health Care

Press Release February 2, 2026 We are pleased to welcome Dr Kelsey Louie to the role of Chief Medical Advisor, Indigenous Health Care at Doctors of BC. Dr Louie brings a deep understanding of culturally safe care in physician services and the ongoing impacts of colonialism on…

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Tsiionkwanonhso:te Notifies Community of COVID-19 Outbreak

Press Release Feb 02, 2026 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is notifying the community that the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has entered into COVID-19 Outbreak Status as of February 2, 2026. Tsiionkwanonhso:te’s COVID-19 outbreak protocols include: Wearing masks at all times when on…

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Call for applicants for a medical review officer

Press Release February 2, 2026 The Department of Health is searching for a review officer to appoint under the Medical Profession Act. The review officer must be a medical practitioner who is registered in Nunavut. The review officer serves as the point of contact of any person who may…

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Province Further Expands Hepatitis A Vaccine Criteria To Include Peguis First Nation

Press Release February 2, 2026 Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care advises that free hepatitis A vaccines are being offered to Peguis First Nation community members, visitors and close contacts aged six months and older amid an ongoing outbreak. This expanded hepatitis A vaccine eligibility, already in…

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Bidding a fond farewell to Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kelsey Louie

Press Release ​FNHA expresses gratitude for Dr. Kelsey’s leadership as he begins new role with Doctors of BC​​ Today marks the final day for Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kelsey Louie at FNHA as he moves into a new position with the Doctors of BC. This transition…

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NTHSSA to undertake Emergency Department physician shortage contingency planning in Inuvik

Press Release INUVIK The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is expanding planning work for physician shortage contingency measures in Emergency Departments using virtual care, building on similar work already undertaken in Fort Smith, Yellowknife, and Hay River. Physician shortages have been a challenge across all…

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