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Q&A Racism in health care is ‘a real thing,’ says Indigenous physician – CBC
Overt or subtle discrimination ‘can have very real consequences,’ says Alika Lafontaine Aug 15, 2016 The president of the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada says racism in health care can…
Analysis – Here’s what we know (and don’t know) about N.W.T.’s new health superboard – CBC
9-person council to lead superboard with input from 6 regional wellness councils Aug 16, 2016 You wouldn’t have noticed it in the waiting room, but Aug. 1 was a big…
Lisa Meeches, Indigenous advocate and filmmaker, suffers stroke – CBC
Family appreciates ‘outpouring of love’ from supporters, publicist says Aug 14, 2016 Indigenous advocate and award-winning filmmaker Lisa Meeches is recovering in hospital in Alberta after suffering a stroke over…
Ontario doctors vote on four year deal, 2.5 per cent fee hike each year- CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 14, 2016 TORONTO _ Doctors voted Sunday on a new fee agreement reached by the Ontario Medical Association and the government, with some urging their colleagues to reject…
New health accord tackles gaps – The Chronicle Journal
August 12, 2016 Two high-profile aboriginal agencies have formally teamed up to focus on dire health-care concerns and service gaps on remote Ontario and Manitoba reserves that are making life…
NAN, MKO to Work Together to Improve First Nations Health Through Political Unity Accord – NAN
August 10, 2016 TAYKWA TAGAMOU NATION (August 10,2016): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson announced their commitment to…
Family that lost son to cancer, then lost house to fire, soon to be homeless – CBC
The Hudson family lost everything in a house fire in early August, now they have nowhere to go Aug 11, 2016 A Winnipeg family that lost their autistic son to…
Northern Lights documentary shows how photography is helping Inuit youth – CBC
‘Our participants have changed their focus to something positive,’ says Betsy Etidloie of the workshop Aug 10, 2016 A new documentary chronicles how a youth-run organization is using photography workshops…
Proposals Sought for Homelessness Projects – 880 CKLQ
New funding from the federal government is allowing for local groups to ask for proposals for homelessness projects. The Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation is coming together with the Brandon, Rural…
Renovations at medical research institute on time and on budget, council told – Sudbury.com
HSNRI now employs 20 researchers, with plans in place to hire more Renovations at Greater Sudbury’s medical research facility are on time and on budget, city councillors were told Tuesday.…
