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York U: Canadian author to speak about segregated Indigenous healthcare
In Gary Geddes’ book, the dark past of Indigenous healthcare is revealed TORONTO, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 – Testimony from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission inspired author Gary Geddes to write Medicine…
BC Gov News – B.C. celebrates Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
November 01, 2017 VICTORIA – British Columbians are invited to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous people with disabilities as government has proclaimed November Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. Acting on a…
Message from Dr. Carrie Bourassa about an Indigenous health research workshop focused on healthy life trajectories
Communities are invited to apply for funding to participate in this CIHR workshop Hello, Tancheegia, Boozhoo, Bonjour, I’m pleased to inform you the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) will…
Government of Canada to invest in cannabis education and awareness
From Health Canada New funds to bring total investment in public education, awareness and surveillance to $46M October 31, 2017 Ottawa, ON Government of Canada The Government of Canada introduced legislation…
Getting to work on B.C.’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy – BC Government
October 30, 2017 VICTORIA – Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Shane Simpson announced the members of his Advisory Forum on Poverty Reduction as he invited British Columbians to…
Salvation Army Signs Six Month Lease to Operate Sobering Centre
YELLOWKNIFE (October 27, 2017) – The Minister of Health and Social Services, Glen Abernethy, announced that the government has signed a six month lease with the Salvation Army in Yellowknife for…
New science committee will help meet the needs of Canada’s researchers
Government unveils plan to improve coordination among research funding agencies that support scientists, students October 27, 2017 – Ottawa ON When Canada’s scientists have the best support to meet their needs,…
Ontario Helping Lift People Out of Poverty In Timmins
Provincial Investment in Local Solutions Driving Change in Timmins October 26, 2017 1:00 P.M. Poverty Reduction Strategy Ontario is investing in 48 community projects across the province that are supporting…
Ontario Helping Lift People Out of Poverty In Nipissing
Provincial Investment in Local Solutions Driving Change in Nipissing October 26, 2017 1:00 P.M. Poverty Reduction Strategy Ontario is investing in 48 community projects across the province that are supporting…
Western University: Indigenous health care leaders meet in London to share successes in diabetes care and prevention
October 25, 2017 Health care and community leaders from over a dozen Indigenous communities across the country have gathered in London this week to launch a national roll-out of strategies…
