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Métis Nation British Columbia Regional Health Coordinator highlights important progress for Métis Health
Kamloops, B.C. (July 4th, 2011) Gail Parenteau, Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) Regional Health Coordinator accompanied by Tanya Davoren MNBC Director of Health attended the Interior Health Authority (IHA), Aboriginal…
Increased activity and healthier eating can improve obesity rates, but aren’t the only factors at play
Comprehensive new report examines how obesity varies across Canada, who’s most at risk and possible actions to address it Ottawa, June 20, 2011 – Eliminating all physical inactivity among Canadian…
Canada at the Forefront of Diabetes Research, Bringing Innovation from the Lab to the Bedside
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Canadian Clinical Trial Network announces launch of clinical trials network Toronto (June 20, 2011) Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Canada has announced the official launch of…
Women of the Métis Nation calls for strong action to end violence against Métis women
Vancouver, June 17, 2011 – The Women of the Métis Nation (WMN) attended the Collaboration to End Violence: National Aboriginal Women’s Forum in Vancouver (NAWF), B.C. on June 15 to…
Report from Chief Provincial Public Health Officer Tabled in Legislature; Province Accepts All Recommendations: Oswald
News Release – Manitoba June 16, 2011 A first report from the chief provincial public health officer on the health status of Manitobans, including recommendations to strengthen prevention of diseases…
First Report on Health Status of Manitobans Now Available
Media Bulletin – Manitoba June 16, 2011 The first report by the chief provincial public health officer on the health status of Manitobans has been tabled in the legislature and…
Kids Help Phone invites Aboriginal youth to help improve counselling service
Toronto, June 16, 2011 – Partnering with the Native Canadian Centre, Kids Help Phone invited a group of Aboriginal youth to create a new outreach campaign designed specifically to speak…
13 national organizations endorse new policy statement affirming protection and promotion of Aboriginal sexual and reproductive health rights
Ottawa, June 16, 2011 – A new joint policy statement affirming the sexual and reproductive health rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis women and youth has been produced through…
Province Signs Historic Health Agreement with Mi’kmaq
Health and Wellness June 15, 2011 The province and Mi’kmaq leaders of Unama’ki (Cape Breton) are working together to improve health care for first nations people on the island. Health…
Province, University of Manitoba, GlaxoSmithKline Establish Endowed Research Chair to Study Infectious Disease
News Release – Manitoba June 15, 2011 The creation of Manitoba’s first-ever research chair in the immunobiology of infectious disease at the University of Manitoba will further develop the province’s…
