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International Congress on Circumpolar Health
The health and wellness of northern peoples are the focus of the International Union for Circumpolar Health (IUCH). the only organization of its kind dedicated to health in the circumpolar…
Centre at UNBC Partners with UNICEF CANADA to Report on the Health Challenges of Aboriginal Children
June 24, 2009 The dire conditions facing many Aboriginal children in Canada are the subject of a report being released by the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH) at…
U of S Researchers Conduct Unique Studies on Childhood Obesity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 17, 2009 2009-06-12-ME University of Saskatchewan (U of S) researchers are delving deeper into reasons behind childhood obesity thanks to $665,000 in grants provided through…
NAN Pandemic Influenza Communications Protocol – Confidentiality
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 In order to protect the right of individuals and the autonomy of NAN’s First Nation communities, NAN is not in a position to disclose any details…
AFN says Urgent Measures on H1N1 Must Be in Place Before the Fall
OTTAWA, June 23 – Today, AFN Regional Chief Angus Toulouse who holds the portfolio for health called for three urgent measures to improve the response to pandemic outbreaks of H1N1…
We invite Letters of Intent for Innovative Diabetes Projects in Canada
The diabetes funding strategy awards grants every two years through a call for letters of intent. Applications will be accepted until August 17, 2009. Interest in supporting diabetes care and…
Manitoba Government Bulletin #24 H1N1 Flu
June 17, 2009 · Manitoba Health and Healthy Living is reporting 34 new confirmed cases of H1N1 flu, bringing the Manitoba total to 260 reported laboratory-confirmed cases.· The call to…
Public Statement: H1N1 Outbreak – Update #4
Monday, June 15, 2009 This is to clarify any confusion to Sandy Lake community members, the general public, and the media. As of last Friday, June 12th, 10 cases tested…
Matawa First Nation Chiefs Declare Medical State of Emergency:
Thunder Bay, ON, June 3, 2009 – Matawa First Nation Chiefs have passed a resolution declaring a Medical State of Emergency to what they call an epidemic of prescription drugs…
Call For Abstracts “Health Care Ethics in a Changing Context: First Nations, Métis & Immigrant Communities.”
Wednesday 18th November, 2009 Audience: health administrators, policy makers, nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, ethicists, human resource professionals, spiritual carers, researchers, community workers, First Nations, Métis and multicultural interest groups.…
