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Barriers remain for Surrey’s growing Indigenous population: report – CBC
Many feel cut off from traditional lands, lack access to cultural events, report finds Feb 27, 2018 Surrey’s Indigenous population is one of the fastest growing in B.C., but many…
Lethbridge police warn of deadly drug batch after 42 overdose calls – APTN News
February 27, 2018 Emergency crews and police in southern Alberta are warning the public about a potent batch of street drugs, following an alarming week of overdose reports. In the…
Fort Simpson mayor criticizes N.W.T. government for not tracking suicide attempts – CBC
You can’t just build your programs on speculation. It makes it important to have those types of numbers’ Feb 27, 2018 The mayor of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., is questioning why…
NB Insulin Pumps – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Feb 27, 2018 FREDERICTON – More diabetics will be able to get help buying insulin pumps in New Brunswick after the government extended the age limit…
Expansion could be in sight for Iqaluit men’s shelter – Nunatsiaq.com
February 23, 2018 “We know that the needs are great in our community for our most vulnerable people,” mayor says There is a lot of talk about the need for…
Lancet series calls on Canada for concrete action on Indigenous, global health – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 23, 2018 By Geordon Omand THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ Canada’s appalling record on Indigenous health is undermining its efforts to be a global health leader. That’s according…
TB death in Quebec’s far north spurs public health awareness campaign – CBC
Coroner says stigma of tuberculosis may have prevented Jimmy Baron, 22, from seeking treatment Feb 21, 2018 Public health officials in the far north of Quebec are planning to launch…
Ontario helpline established to assist First Nations women – Manitoulin.ca
February 21, 2018 THUNDER BAY—The province is supporting Beendigen Inc., an Indigenous family shelter in Thunder Bay, to expand culturally appropriate helpline services for Indigenous women across Ontario. For over…
Inquiry hears of links between child abuse and suicide in Rankin Inlet – APTN News
February 21, 2018 Betsy Kalaserk may have taken her own life as an adult but it was a fate sealed by the abuse she suffered as a child says her…
Suicide, addiction and domestic violence: One woman’s life highlights a broken system – APTN News
February 21, 2018 Along the shores of Manitoba’s Island Lake region rests the remote community of St. Theresa Point First Nation. Located 465 km from Winnipeg, the community of 4,500…
