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Details Released on First Stages of Implementation for Youth Strategy
Thursday, December 18, 2008 For immediate release CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI Details on the implementation of the first stages of the PEI Youth Substance Use and Addiction Strategy are being released today.…
Funding Promotes Journey of Healing Among Innu Women
Executive Council Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs December 18, 2008 The Provincial Government is contributing $26,000 for two programs developed by the Sheshatshui Innu First Nation to educate Aboriginal women about…
Assembly of First Nations Congratulates Fitness Challenge Winners
OTTAWA, Dec. 18 – Today, AFN National Chief Phil Fontaine and AFN Women’s Council Chair Kathleen McHugh congratulated the winners of the AFN Fitness Challenge and all those who participated.…
Second Forum with National Aboriginal Organizations on Indigenous Social Determinants of Health
Invitation: Second Forum with National Aboriginal Organizations on Indigenous Social Determinants of Health “From Visions to Actions” Hosted by the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health February 17-19, 2009, Vancouver…
National Rates of Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders Call for Better Integration of Mental Health and Addictions Services
Rates highest in BC and lowest in Quebec; Youth emerge as a concern TORONTO, Dec. 17 – Canadians are becoming aware of the prevalence of mental health issues and of…
‘Reclaiming Hope’ to Support At-risk Youth Provincewide
December 15, 2008 – – – Province Unveils Four-year, $8-million Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy The province will invest more than $8 million over four years to help prevent youth suicide,…
Canada and Nunavut Work Together to Get Children and Youth Eating Healthy and Staying Active
Iqaluit, Nunavut –(Dec. 12, 2008) – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and the Honourable Eva Aariak, Premier of Nunavut, today announced an initiative that will encourage youth in…
Youth Suicide Prevention Conference
February 2 – 4, 2009 All travel, meals and accommodation costs will be provided for one youth and one chaperone. If you wish to bring another youth a $35.00 charge…
Provincial Mental Health Strategy Long Overdue
TORONTO, Dec. 3 – Children’s Mental Health Ontario supports the government’s decision to move forward with an all-party committee to develop a provincial mental health strategy but must be assured…
Manitoba Youth Encouraged To Eat And Live Healthier: Ministers
December 3, 2008 – – – Province Announces School Nourishment Grants; Nominations Open for Premier’s Healthy Living Award The provincial government is supporting the health and education of young people…
