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Government Pledges to Clean Up Toxic Mercury Pollution in Northern Canada – HRW
Last week, the Ontario provincial government announced it was “completely committed” to a thorough clean-up of mercury in the English Wabigoon River in northwestern Ontario. Mercury has had a devastating…
Another homeless count possible – The Chronicle Journal
Thunder Bay officials focused on curing the city’s homelessness problem say they’re looking forward to re-assessing the situation next year through an updated survey. That prospect was made possible Thursday…
Helen Glass Research Symposium to highlight nursing research – UM Today
February 23, 2017 — From March 13 to 15 the College of Nursing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will host the inaugural Helen Glass Research Symposium, a multi-day…
First Nation wants inquest into Yukon woman’s death, cites ‘systemic racism’ in health care – CBC
Cynthia Blackjack of Carmacks died in 2013, and her family and First Nation still have questions Feb 24, 2017 The Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation is asking Yukon Supreme Court…
We Matter campaign to host March workshops in La Ronge and Stanley Mission – MBC Network Radio Online
24 February 2017 The We Matter campaign for Indigenous Youth is hitting the road, with plans to hold workshops in northern Saskatchewan in mid-March. Northwest Territories-raised Tunchai and Kelvin Redvers…
Such courage’: How one First Nation is fighting opioid addiction – CBC
After surviving the oxycontin crisis, Eabametoong First Nation in northern Ontario braces for fentanyl Feb 23, 2017 It’s a bitterly cold February morning in Eabametoong First Nation in northern Ontario…
New YMCA on Membertou First Nation sign of aboriginal healing and wellness – CBC
CEO for YMCA Canada excited about possibilities for other First Nations communities Feb 22, 2017 The grand opening of a YMCA branch on Membertou First Nation in Nova Scotia could…
Vancouver Council to vote on proposed ‘Drinker’s Lounge’ amid addiction initiatives – iNews 880
February 22, 2017 Vancouver City Council is voting on a long list of items as it seeks to combat the opioid crisis. One item is a ‘Drinker’s Lounge’ for people…
We’ll create internal committee for QGH, Nunavut’s health minister says – NunatsiaqOnline
February 22, 2017 “The motion specifically said a board of management and we all agreed to that” The Government of Nunavut will create an internal advisory board for Iqaluit’s Qikiqtani…
Food Bank receives two tonne donation from Flying Dust First Nation – StarPhoenix
February 22, 2017 Having too much food is usually never a problem — unless you’ve run out of places to keep it. Storage is tight at the Flying Dust First Nation’s Market Garden.…
