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First Indigenous-led recovery community opens
Press Release Apr 17, 2026 The Blood Tribe Iitakamotsiipiohsopi Recovery Community is now open, expanding access to Indigenous-led, wholistic addiction treatment in southern Alberta. Alberta’s government joins the Blood Tribe…
Paying for Discrimination or Investing to End It: The Cost of Ignoring First Nations Led Solutions
Press Release If the Canadian government had acted on evidence-based, First Nations-led solutions to address severe inequities in First Nations children’s services when they were clearly identified decades ago, First…
Creating Hope Society, new program ” You Make a Difference program” in Fort Saskatchewan – Raven Radio Network
Apr 17, 2026 Creating Hope Society is hosting “You Make A Difference” program in Fort Saskatchewan focusing on Traditional Teachings, Intergenerational Healing, Resilience & Wellbeing and Discovering Culture. The program…
Ontario Government and Association of Ontario Midwives Reach New Three-Year Agreement
Press Release April 17, 2026 TORONTO — Today, the Government of Ontario and the Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) announced that they have ratified a new three-year funding agreement effective…
FNHA publishes evidence brief to advance accessibility for First Nations in BC
Press Release April 16, 2026 Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations | VANCOUVER – The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has published community-informed recommendations,…
Thompson Rivers University – TRU and FNHA sign MOU to advance First Nations health and education – Education News Canada
April 17, 2026 The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formalizes a shared commitment to advancing First…
Call for members for medical board of inquiry extended
Press Release April 16, 2026 The Department of Health is extending the call for qualified applicants interested in serving the medical board of inquiry (BOI) under the Medical Profession Act. The board is…
Drinking water safety update for Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson and the Community Learning Centre in Ndılǫ
Press Release April 16, 2026 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson and the Community Learning Centre in…
2026 Wellness Champions Award Winners – University of Alberta
April 16, 2026 The Wellness Champions program recognizes exceptional individuals and groups who contribute to the culture of wellness at the U of A. We all play a part in…
Patient navigator services slashed in Sioux Lookout, Winnipeg over federal funding concerns – CBC
Apr 17, 2026 Program delivered by Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority A program that helps members of dozens of remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario navigate health-care services in…
