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Bigger conversation about Indigenous suicides needs to happen: Recollet – CBC
Oct 17, 2016 Shkagamik-Kwe director says the living conditions leading to Indigenous suicides needs to be addressed Data released by Statistics Canada states Indigenous young adults are more likely to…
Provincial, territorial ministers meet in Toronto before health accord talks – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Oct 17, 2016 By Kristy Kirkup THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO _ There have been “no serious negotiations” on the health accord with the federal government, Quebec’s Health Minister Gaetan…
Northern Sask. communities in shock after 3 girls take own lives – CBC
Oct 14, 2016 More than 20 young people considered high risk The northern Saskatchewan communities of La Ronge and Stanley Mission are in shock after three young girls took their…
N.W.T. to consider managed alcohol programs – CBC
‘No one program fits all. We need to come with more options,’ says health minister Oct 14, 2016 N.W.T.’s health minister says he’s prepared to consider managed alcohol programs, which give alcoholics…
Award-winning Indigenous mental health programs struggle with finding funding – CBC
Oct 14, 2016 ‘Nobody has stepped up to ensure our financial security,’ says Ilisaqsivik Society executive director A lack of renewable and sustained funding for Inuit mental health programs means…
Splatsin forum reclaims wellness – BCLocalNews.com
Oct 13, 2016 The Splatsin are bringing together communities to discuss domestic violence. Reclaiming Circles of Wellness runs Oct. 21 and 22 and the conference will allow indigenous community members…
Safe water project expanded – The Chronicle Journal
October 13, 2016 An unique initiative that helps provides safe drinking water for indigenous communities in Northern Ontario is expanding. The Keewaytinook Okimakanak’s Safe Water Project will expand to an…
Highlights from Sunrise meeting – Yorkton This Week
October 13, 2016 The Sunrise Health Region Board met for its regular monthly meeting, which was held in Yorkton, last Wednesday. Suann Laurent, President and Chief Executive Officer of SHR…
Michael Wilson Health Accord must address growing mental health crisis in Canada – The Globe and Mail
Oct. 13, 2016 As the federal, provincial and territorial governments work toward a new Health Accord, one thing is apparent – there must be a significant infusion of new money…
GreenUP accepting donations of warm clothes for northern First Nations – The Peterborough Examiner
October 13, 2016 The Kawartha Truth and Reconciliation Support Group has partnered with GreenUP for a fall coat drive aimed at gathering winter clothes for First Nations in Northern Ontario.…
