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Findings of Heather Winterstein’s Death Released – Ontario Chronicle
April 23, 2026 A jury has determined that the death of Heather Winterstein, an Indigenous woman, was accidental and resulted from septic shock. Her passing occurred in a St. Catharines,…
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy Calls for Expansion of Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to Include Occupational Therapy
Press Release Ottawa, Ontario, April 22, 2026 — The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT) is calling on the federal government to expand the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness program to…
A Warm Invitation to the Nation: Join the Métis Recovery and Wellness Advisory Committee (MRWAC)
Press Release Apr 22, 2026 The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is seeking Citizens to bring their voices, their wisdom, and their love in a meaningful way to serve our people. We…
Improving access to care through Indigenous community health centres
Press Release April 22, 2026 VICTORIA – Summary Laichwiltach Indigenous Community Health Centre (ICHC) in Campbell River celebrates one year of care, so far supporting attachments for thousands of patient…
Health professionals, policy experts and Indigenous leaders convene at Queen’s Park to demand science-based climate action
Press Release April 22, 2026 This morning, Wednesday, April 22, a coalition of Ontario health professionals, policy experts and an Indigenous leader gathered at Queen’s Park to deliver an urgent…
How Indigenous stewardship can help protect the planet and our health
Press Release April 22, 2026 More than a million sandbags are needed to protect the Peguis First Nation in Manitoba from flooding this month – again. Forced from farmland to…
Ten years into the toxic drug crisis B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth urges more focus on young people
Press Release April 21, 2026 Victoria – A decade after a public health emergency was declared by the Provincial Health Officer, young people in BC continue to be deeply impacted…
SCO, Winnipeg Blue Bombers Partner to Support First Nations Youth Through ‘Movement is Medicine’
Press Release April 21, 2026 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce a new three-year partnership to amplify the message…
FNHA releases Paddling Together, the 2026/27 Summary Service Plan
Press Release April 21, 2026 First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is delighted to share the 2026/27 Summary Service Plan, Paddling Together: First Nations Health Authority Health and Wellness Plan. This…
The Government of Canada invests over $1.2 million to grow Yukon’s food systems
Press Release From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency April 21, 2026 – Whitehorse, Yukon – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) The Yukon’s food system is shaped by unique northern challenges, but also…
