Call for Proposals: Health and Wellness Awareness Initiatives
Press Release 07 June 2023 The Department of Health is now accepting one-time funding applications for community-led health and wellness awareness initiatives throughout Nunavut. Non-profit groups, organizations and societies can apply for funding for projects that: Contribute to the development and coordination of a community-led project. Aim…
Listuguj Youth & Family Centre Summer Camps
Press Release June 7, 2023 The Listuguj Youth & Family Center will be holding Summer Camps for 2023! July 4th-28th (Ages 10-13) ‘ August 7th-Sept 1st (Ages 7-9) Registration will take place on Friday June 16th @ 6:00-7:00pm at the Listuguj Youth and Family Centre Registration is…
Boil Water Advisory Reminder for Kugaaruk
Press Release 07 June 2023 The Department of Health is reminding all residents of Kugaaruk to continue to boil their water before consumption until further notice.This is a precautionary measure based on low and inconsistent levels of chlorine in the water system. During a boil water advisory…
Urban and Away-from-Home Engagement: Prince George and Quesnel
Press Release Jun 06, 2023 The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is hosting a series of engagement sessions with the urban and away-from-home (UAH) First Nations population in British Columbia (BC), urban Indigenous organizations and health system partners in each health region. The goal of the engagement…
Chiefs of Northern Nations Meet to Discuss Community Wellness
Press Release OLD CROW –Last month, Chief Pauline Frost of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, Chief Dawna Hope of First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, Chief Roberta Joseph Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation and Grand Chief Ken Kyikavichik of the Gwich’in Tribal Council met on May 19 in Old…
NWT Emergency Response Update – June 06, 2023 4:00pm
Press Release Communities remain lead on response activities. Territorial and Regional Emergency Management Organizations are fully activated and providing resources for planning, coordination, and support to community emergency management operations. Current status Wildfire Status Roads and Airports Evacuee Accommodations Health Services for Evacuees Financial Support for Evacuees…
Update 34: Alberta wildfire situation (June 6, 4:30 p.m.)
Press Release Jun 06, 2023 Current situation Support continues to be available to Albertans 24-7. Visit alberta.ca/emergency or call 310-4455. Re-entry continues for the community of Chateh. Information is available at denetha.ca. Re-entry continues for the town of Rainbow Lake. Information is available at rainbowlake.ca. An evacuation…
Minister Vandal announces five new Indigenous-led projects that study food security in northern communities
Press Release From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada June 6, 2023 To better understand food security in the North and Arctic and how the Government of Canada can further support northern Indigenous communities’ food security priorities, research at the community level is crucial to inform current,…
The Government of Canada provides funding to the Native Women’s Association of Canada to prevent gender-based violence
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada June 6, 2023 The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for people in…
Update 33: Alberta wildfire situation (June 5, 4:30 p.m.)
Press Release Current situation The 2023 spring wildfires state of emergency expired on June 3 at 11:59 p.m. Support remains available 24-7. Visit alberta.ca/emergency or call 310-4455. Officials have deemed the community of Chateh safe for re-entry, which began on June 5 at 9 a.m. Information is…
NWT Emergency Response Update – June 05, 2023 5:00pm
Press Release Communities remain lead on response activities. Territorial and Regional Emergency Management Organizations are fully activated and providing resources for planning, coordination, and support to community emergency management operations. Current status Wildfire Status Roads and Airports Evacuee Accommodations Health Services for Evacuees Financial Support for Evacuees…
Native Council of Nova Scotia: COVID 19
Press Release June 5, 2023 Since the end of March 2021, the Native Council of Nova Scotia, along with the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, have been working to secure continued COVID19 funding support. We have been successful in securing several funding amounts between 2021 to the end…
The Government of Canada Provides Update on Wildfire Seasonal Outlook and Outlines Response
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada June 5, 2023 As wildfires become more common and more extreme, the Government of Canada is focused on keeping people safe while strengthening our long-term response. Across the country, several provinces and territories are experiencing a severe wildfire season, and the…
Manitoba Government Invests $145 Million to Improve Access, Reliability of Health Services Across Manitoba’s North
Press Release June 5, 2023 New Clinic in The Pas, Regional Stakeholders Help to Determine Additional Capital Investments to Bring Care Closer to Home: Stefanson THE PAS—The Manitoba government will invest $145 million in improved health care for communities across northern Manitoba, enhancing primary care and chronic…
The Government of Canada to match United Way donations to support wildfire response in the Northwest Territories
Press Release From: Public Safety Canada June 5, 2023 Today, the Government of Canada announced that it will join the Government of the Northwest Territories in matching donations to the United Way of the Northwest Territories, to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in a number of…
Parliamentary secretary’s statement on B.C. Seniors’ Week
Press Release June 5, 2023 VICTORIA – Harwinder Sandhu, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and Long-Term Care, has issued the following statement in recognition of B.C. Seniors’ Week, June 5-11, 2023: “This Seniors Week, we honour and celebrate the great contributions seniors make to our communities throughout…
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Announce Opening of Safe, Affordable Housing Complex Featuring Onsite Mental Health and Addiction Supports
Press Release June 5, 2023 Ross Ellen Housing Complex Supports People with Mental Health or Addiction Issues who are Experiencing Homelessness: Hussen, Squires The governments of Canada and Manitoba today announced the opening of a new three-storey micro-suite apartment building in Winnipeg’s Centennial neighbourhood to support people…
Forest Fies in Eeyou-Istchee: Limited Travel Advisory Recommendation
Press Release Due to the forest fire activity in our region as well as south in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, a travel advisory limiting movements during this time is being recommended for members of our communities. Currently, the Route du Nord from Km2 to Km258, Route 113 between…
Seeking Your Input on Health Priorities
Press Release As we continue to work to advance self-government and support our communities, improving the health care system to meet the unique needs of our citizens is a key priority for the MNO, as is continuing to provide high-quality healing and wellness programs and services. You…
AFN Releases Final Report from MMIWG2S+ National Gathering
AFN Releases Final Report from MMIWG2S+ National Gathering (Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has released its final report from the MMIWG2S+ National Gathering. The event brought Survivors of gender-based violence and families of missing or murdered loved ones together in Vancouver from February…