(OTTAWA, ON) Today, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), the University of Ottawa, and Université de Montréal released the draft… Read more »
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AFN Says Substantial Investments for Mental Wellness in First Nations are Essential in Closing the Health Gap Between First Nations and Canada
OTTAWA, Oct. 10, 2019 /CNW/ – On World Mental Health Day, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) urges all federal leaders… Read more »
Health Directive regarding turbidity in drinking water
The Department of Health is responsible for the public water supplies under the Public Health Act and the Public Water… Read more »
Terms of reference for proposed methylmercury health oversight committee under review
Following a meeting with other Indigenous leaders and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball in St. John’s on Tuesday, the… Read more »
Grand Council Treaty #3 Creates Diabetes Video to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle and Help Raise Awareness about the Disease
Kenora, ON — In an effort to raise awareness about the diabetes epidemic sweeping across Treaty #3 territory, Grand Council Treaty… Read more »
Northern Lakes College Collaboration Results in Creation of the Atoske Community Educational Health Lab
In October 2018, the Atoske Action Group (AAG) and Northern Lakes College (NLC) celebrated the grand opening of the Atoske… Read more »
Dr. Evelyn Voyageur Receives Indspire Health Award
Dr. Evelyn Voyageur, a nationally recognized leader in Indigenous health, NIC Elder in Residence and faculty member, will receive the… Read more »
Taking action towards cultural safety in healthcare for Indigenous people in British Columbia
By Margo Greenwood, Hilary McGregor and Julia Petrasek MacDonald Introduction In British Columbia, Northern Health is taking up the challenge… Read more »
Cree Women Embrace A Healthier Lifestyle
By Kelly O’Connor A new year is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf, and most of us… Read more »
Recent Study Shows Métis Community Health On The Decline
By Cam Martin A recent study from the University of Saskatchewan has found that Métis people are less healthy than… Read more »