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George Couchie of NFN to train healthcare professionals on how to improve First Nations health outcomes – My North Bay Now
Health care professionals are getting special training to help Indigenous people with their future health. The individual who will carry out that training is George Couchie of the Nipissing First…
On the land healing centre opens in Yellowknife – APTN News
April 24, 2018 An all Indigenous health team celebrated a milestone today in Yellowknife. A healing camp on the land opened its doors and some people say it’s long overdue.…
Women reclaiming traditional birth practices at Sturgeon Lake gathering – paNOW
Ancient birth practices were the topic of discussion at a recent gathering held at the Sturgeon Lake First Nation Community Hall. Smoke from sage gently wafted around the building as…
Canadians must hold government accountable in Nunavut’s tuberculosis outbreak – CBC
Dr. Sarah Giles, a family physician, says depth and scale of problem needs more attention Apr 25, 2018 The depth and scale of this problem should leave every Canadian outraged.…
Children’s advocate says wait for mental health help in Saskatchewan shameful – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Apr 24, 2018 By Ryan McKenna THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA _ Saskatchewan’s children’s advocate says wait times for youth mental-health services in the province are unacceptable. Corey O’Soup says…
Celebrating Mona Hardy: Patient Family Advisor – TBRHSC
April 24, 2018 Mona Hardy has been a Patient Family Advisor (PFA) since January 2009. In this role, she has contributed her time, gifts, skills, passion and energy to help…
Allison Fisher has turned Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health into a beacon of hope – LUXE Magazine
Trailblazer, COMM nity builder, storyteller. These are just some of the words used to describe Allison Fisher, the much-lauded executive director of Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health. Just as elders…
A healthy start is easy with ‘Breakfast N’ Boats’ program – OrilliaMatters.com
Beausoleil First Nation student nutrition program to offer healthy breakfast containers Centre de santé communautaire CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre (CSC CHIGAMIK CHC) is pleased to announce that they have partnered…
No Meth – Manitoba Walkers Bring Awareness of Crystal Meth’s Devastating Impact – Netnewsledger
22 April 2018 THUNDER BAY – A group of 42 Indigenous Walkers from Manitoba visited Thunder Bay this week as they continue their journey to Ottawa. Maureen Woods from Garden…
Laws could reduce stray dog problems on First Nations: conference – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Apr 23, 2018 By Bill Graveland THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY _ An Alberta First Nation that brought in laws to deal with packs of feral dogs says the strategy could…
