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Why Can’t We Get Clean Water to First Nations Communities? – U Of Guelph
March 22, 2017 Turn on the tap, and what happens? For most of us in Canada, out comes clean water. But in some places in this country, it’s not that…
Vulnerable people among health unit’s priorities – The Chronicle Journal
March 20, 2017 Four distinct groups are at the heart of the Northwestern Health Unit’s four-year strategic plan. Indigenous people, children and youth, seniors and vulnerable populations (such as those…
New book takes a detailed look at ‘Indian Hospitals’ – APTN
March 17, 2017 Canada had segregated healthcare for Indigenous people for decades. They were known as “Indian Hospitals” and were notorious for their abuse, neglect and, in some cases, experiments.…
Update on provincial response to overdose crisis in B.C. – Province of BC
March 17, 2017 VICTORIA – Updated statistics released today from the BC Coroners Service show the number of illicit drug overdose deaths decreased slightly in February. Since the public-health emergency…
More Aboriginal Midwives To Be Hired – Blackburn News
March 16, 2017 Pregnant Indigenous women in the London-area will soon have access to culturally appropriate child and maternity care. Deputy Premier and London North Centre MPP Deb Matthews announced…
GOP health overhaul puts pressure on state governments – CP
Source: The Associated Press Mar 15, 2017 9:19 By Geoff Mulvihill THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHERRY HILL, N.J. _ The Republican health care plan means less money for states and gives them a tough choice:…
BR Health Funding – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Mar 14, 2017 WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he won’t be intimidated into accepting a health funding agreement with the federal government. Pallister says…
Leadership “inaction” or Leadership “in Action” – The Change Dilemma – Longwoods.com
This letter is part of series of Open Letters from Canadian leaders in Healthcare. To see the complete series please click here The old adage that everyone wants change but…
Mercury contamination ongoing issue for First Nation communities – Tbnewswatch.com
A chemical plant in Dryden is still causing concerns for many First Nation residents as mercury is still leaking into the River. THUNDER BAY – A chemical plant in Dryden…
U of M Indigenous leadership group seeks donations for the city’s homeless – UM Today
March 9, 2017 — The University of Manitoba’s Indigenous leadership group, known as the Indigenous Circle of Empowerment (I.C.E), is raising funds and collecting donations for their 2nd Annual Bannock…
