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Government of Canada supporting community-led initiatives for vaccination in Northern Ontario
Press Release From: Public Health Agency of Canada January 29, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Public Health Agency of Canada Indigenous Peoples face unique challenges in accessing COVID-19 vaccines. Engagement…
Now more than ever! Bell Let’s Talk Day sets new records as Canadians take action for mental health with 159,173,435
Press Release Total talk, text and social media interactions increased 3.1% over last year, reflecting a heightened focus on mental health as we all confront the impacts of COVID-19 #BellLetsTalk…
NDP MPPs demand action as COVID seeps into First Nations communities – Tbnewswatch.com
Webequie, Poplar Hill, Lac Seul and Pikangikum among the Indigenous communities reporting cases. THUNDER BAY – A Northwestern Ontario MPP says COVID-19 has broken through the lines of defence put…
Feds to develop legislation giving Indigenous communities control over their health care – National Observer
January 29th 2021 The federal government will work with Indigenous leaders to co-develop legislation aimed at giving First Nations, Metis and Inuit people control over the delivery of health care…
One new case of COVID-19 in Arviat
Press Release Iqaluit, Nunavut (January 28, 2021) – Today, Nunavut has one new case of COVID-19 in Arviat. There are now 18 active cases in the territory. “Thank you to…
National Chief Welcomes Step Toward Distinctions-Based Health Legislation for First Nations
National Chief Welcomes Step Toward Distinctions-Based Health Legislation for First Nations (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde welcomes today’s announcement by Indigenous Services Minister…
National Chief Calls for Immediate Engagement with First Nations to Address Racism in Canada’s Health Systems
National Chief Calls for Immediate Engagement with First Nations to Address Racism in Canada’s Health Systems (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde reiterated recommendations…
MB Government: COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #31
Press Release Today, Manitoba received confirmation from the federal government that 12,870 fewer doses (11 trays) of the Pfizer vaccine will be shipped to the province by the end of…
Two days of talks wrap up to tackle systemic racism ‘embedded’ in country’s health-care system – APTN News
A two-day virtual dialogue on ending racism against Indigenous people in the health-care system wrapped up Thursday evening with pledges from Ottawa but little clarity on what solutions might look…
Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Presents Métis Perspectives on Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in Canada’s Health Care Systems
Press Release Ottawa, ON – Melanie Omeniho, President of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak / Women of the Métis Nation (LFMO), presented today to the Government of Canada, Indigenous Leaders, panellists and participants at…
