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MKO launches mobile mental health crisis response and community wellness teams – Thompson Citizen
April 7, 2017 Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) announced that it has launched a mobile mental health crisis response team during a youth and leadership conference on mental health in Winnipeg…
There’s always a little light’: Indigenous youth find hope in the face of suicide – CBC
Cross Lake community in northern Manitoba declared state of emergency last year after 5 deaths Apr 07, 2017 Every morning before 8 a.m., before 500 high school students arrive at…
Sen. Lynn Beyak says ‘silent majority’ supports her on residential schools – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Apr 6, 2017 EDMONTON – Alberta is investing $10 million on pilot projects for $25 a day childcare. Premier Rachel Notley says the program will begin…
Showcasing the value of aging-related research – URegina
April 5, 2017 Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos appreciates the challenges facing the health care system in delivering care to Canada’s aging population. Hadjistavropoulos is a Professor of Psychology, and Director of…
Researching How Technology Can Bring Health Care Closer to Home – Healthscape
April 06, 2017 Travelling for health care is a given for many people living in Northwestern Ontario, though technology is helping. Dr. Abraham (Rami) Rudnick, who became the Vice President…
Alberta expands school food program to all publicly funded school boards – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Apr 5, 2017 EDMONTON _ Alberta is expanding its school food program. It announced today that the program, which ensures students receive a meal or snack each day, will…
Investing in children to stop the scourge of extremism – TheRecord.com
Children’s rights advocate Marian Wright Edelman says: “The question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; the question is whether we can afford not to.” When…
Northern Health aims to destigmatize drug addiction – Prince George Citizen
April 4, 2017 See a person for who they are, not what drugs they use. Listen while withholding judgment. Avoid using labels. This is some of the advice offered on…
Council must support poverty investment – TheSpec.com
You can say many things about Hamilton city council, some not complimentary. But you cannot legitimately say council hasn’t done the right thing on issues pertaining to poverty and the…
How Senator Murray Sinclair responds to why don’t residential school survivors just ‘get over it’ – CBC
April 04, 2017 To those who ask why Indigenous people don’t just “get over” the residential school experience, Senator Murray Sinclair has this response. “My answer has always been: Why…
