New research highlights the importance of culturally safe care for Indigenous patients with diabetes
Press Release Monday, January 23, 2017 In Canada, rates of Type 2 diabetes are three to five percent higher in Indigenous peoples when compared to non-Indigenous peoples. Not only this,…
Statement from NAN, Wapekeka First Nation
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON (Jan 23): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Wapekeka First Nation Chief Brennan Sainnawap have released the following statement regarding comments in…
New Projects with Indigenous Partners to Tackle Poverty Across Ontario
Press Release Province Supporting Innovative Solutions to Help People Find Jobs, End Homelessness January 19, 2017 1:30 P.M. Poverty Reduction Strategy Ontario is working with Indigenous partners across the province…
Mamisarvik addiction counselling and healing program now available by referral
Press Release 19 January 2017 Public Service Announcement Mamisarvik addiction counselling and healing program now available by referral The Government of Nunavut is committed to providing Nunavummiut with access to…
Governments must act now to address suicide crises in Northern Ontario First Nation communities: Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth
Press Release TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2017 – The Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth is reiterating its call for a coordinated, long-term strategy to be put in…
Government of Canada Partners with First Nations Communities to Create the First Nation Adapt Program
Press Release January 19, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario – Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Climate change is one of the greatest collective challenges Canada faces as a nation. The Government…
First Nation Leaders Call for Action on Suicide Crisis
Press Release OTTAWA, ON (Jan 19, 2017): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is calling for the Government of Canada to act on First Nation proposals to improve…
Report a Jordan’s Principle Case
Press Release January 19, 2017 If you think you have encountered a Jordan’s Principle case, please complete the below form and mail to: First Nations Child and Family Caring Society…
NAN: Update from Wapekeka First Nation
Press Release Wapekeka FN – On January 8th, 2017 the community of Wapekeka First Nation lost 12-year-old Jolynn Winter to suicide. Two days later, 12-year-old Chantel Fox followed in her…
B.C. expands access to recovery supports to combat overdose crisis
Press Release January 18, 2017 VICTORIA – Government is investing more than $16 million to increase addictions treatment services in the short term as part of the battle against the…
