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MKO Grand Chief calls on Ottawa to take action against suicide crisis on Manitoba First Nations – CBC
Sheila North Wilson to present in Ottawa days after losing her own cousin to suicide Feb 09, 2017 A group representing 30 Manitoba First Nations is calling on the federal…
RCMP officer speaks out about PTSD – Prince George Citizen
February 8, 2017 A shaken baby. The body of a sex trade worker. Two young people brutally murdered as part of a local drug war. It took the accumulation of…
On the Road to Recovery and Self-Sufficiency – canadahelps.org
Within the homeless population of Toronto, the Aboriginal people are over represented and among the most visible members of our community. Too often they are victims of other-inflicted and self-inflicted…
Health Canada having trouble finding First Nations kids to help because of ‘broken’ system – CBC
Department has spent only a quarter of $127M budgeted this fiscal year for Jordan’s Principle cases Feb 09, 2017 Senior bureaucrats tasked with providing health care to Canada’s First Nations…
Partnership aims to honour Indigenous cultural traditions at Windsor hospitals – CBC
Traditional practices can include smudging and prayers Feb 08, 2017 A new partnership between the Windsor Regional Hospital and Indigenous groups in the area is aimed at helping people honour…
Manitoba health report seeks surgical consolidation, fewer family doctors – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 8, 2017 WINNIPEG _ A report on Manitoba’s health-care system recommends general surgery in Winnipeg be consolidated at three hospitals. The report _ commissioned in 2015 by the…
eHealth conference in Winnipeg hopes to expand communication in isolated communities – APTN
February 6, 2017 More than sixty people gathered for the first national First Nations eHealth conference. The two-day conference is put on by youth information and communication technology committee. “A…
Better care transitions urged after disabled First Nations teen dies – Edmonton Sun
Feb 7, 2017 Ernie was one month old when he suffered a severe brain injury and was admitted to hospital. Three months later, he was placed into foster care, where…
You’re seeing how callous they are’: Ottawa spent a fraction of promised money on First Nations health – CBC
Only 22 First Nations kids in Ontario have had treatments covered by the new Jordan’s Principle funding Feb 08, 2017 The federal government’s attempt to close the gap in health…
Health minister concerned about system’s sustainability – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 7, 2017 TORONTO _ Ontario’s health minister says he is concerned about the sustainability of the province’s health-care system, as both nurses and a business group raise worries…
