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Supporting Indigenous Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Press Release May 8, 2023 Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion along with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Marc…
Minister’s statement on Midwives Day
Press Release VICTORIA – Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of Midwives Day, May 5, 2023: “Today, we honour the valuable role midwives play…
New role signals ‘big change’ for Indigenous patients
Press Release Jolene Courchene’s official job title is Indigenous Relations Specialist but her email signature could just as likely read ‘Jolene Courchene, Change Agent.’ Change was at the heart of…
COVID-19 variant XBB.1.5 established in Nunavut
Press Release 05 May 2023 The Department of Health is advising Nunavummiut that the COVID-19 variant XBB.1.5 is now established in the territory as further cases have been detected. The…
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Press Release On May 5, We Remember and Honour Our “Stolen Sisters” A message from Dr. Nel Wieman, FNHA Acting Chief Medical Officer; & Dr. Kelsey Louie, FNHA Acting Deputy…
More cell connectivity means safer travel on Highway 14
Press Release May 4, 2023 VICTORIA – People travelling from Sooke to Port Renfrew will have cellular service with the completion of seven new cell towers, bringing connectivity for residents,…
Government of Yukon releases reports on 405 Alexander Street
Press Release 04/05/2023 The Government of Yukon is committed to ending and preventing homelessness, tackling the Substance Use Health Emergency, promoting reconciliation and health equity, and ensuring the safety and…
Government of Canada announced funding for an Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organization in Quebec
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada May 4, 2023 The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence…
Government of Canada invests $6.5 million in research to support the health and mental wellbeing of young children
Press Release From: Canadian Institutes of Health Research May 4, 2023 The Government of Canada is committed to improving the health and mental wellbeing of children and youth in Canada.…
Native Women’s Association of Canada established Safe Passage Women’s Safety Council and expanded Safe Passage online platform
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada May 4, 2023 Indigenous Peoples, particularly women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S+), experience violence at a much higher rate than other populations in Canada.…
