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High infection rates of tuberculosis among aboriginal groups in Montreal
March 24, 2010 “Forgotten” disease disproportionately affects First Nations, and Inuit communities Tuberculosis (TB), considered by many Canadians to be a forgotten disease, is alive and well in high-risk aboriginal…
You, Me and Us: Similar, Strong and Diverse – Symposium on Specific Experiences of Sexual Assault
MONTREAL, March 23 – The Regroupement québécois des centres d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS) is pleased to announce its forthcoming symposium, “Toi, moi, nous…
First-in-Canada Pilot Project Provides Equipment to Help Financially Disadvantaged Children Stay Active
March 22, 2010 Provincial Partnership with Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart Makes Physical Activity, Sport More Accessible: Rondeau Twenty communities across the province are receiving new equipment and resources as part of…
The First Canadian Patient Summit
Patients want a say in government decisions about their health Toronto, March 22 – More than 100 patients living with chronic medical conditions will share their solutions for ensuring that…
Urban Aboriginal Understandings and Experiences of Tuberculosis in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a serious health issue for some Aboriginal populations in Canada. In this article we build on two previous studies partnered with an Aboriginal community organization…
Announcement: As of March 31, 2010, the funding from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research to NEARBC will cease.
We are pleased to announce that as of April 1, 2010, NEARBC will remain a program of the Centre for Aboriginal Health Research (CAHR) at the University of Victoria, British…
Action On Sexual Abuse In Urban Aboriginal Community
For Immediate Release March 17, 2010 NANAIMO – A $485,000 provincial investment is supporting sexual health and self-esteem programs for Aboriginal youth and intervention for men at risk of abusing…
Several Community Groups to Benefit from Provincial Wellness Grants
Health and Community Services Tourism, Culture and Recreation March 17, 2010 The Williams Government is continuing its commitment to improve health and wellness in Newfoundland and Labrador by awarding 35…
Sexual Health Focus Group Story
The Healthy Aboriginal Network Non-profit promotion of health, literacy & wellness We’re focus group testing a new story on sexual health. We are still using YouTube, but for those of…
World TB Day – Canada’s leading the international fight against TB, but more work must be done in Canada’s North
March 17, 2010 While The Canadian Lung Association commends the federal government’s recent commitment to international tuberculosis (TB) control, it urges the government to continue working with provincial and territorial…
