National Study on Cancer Survival Shows Life-Threatening Gaps in First Nation Health
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON (December 14, 2016): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Jason Smallboy has released the following statement as a national study on cancer survival has…
Transforming Our Realities – NCCAH
Press Release On December 2-3, 2015, the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH) hosted a unique knowledge sharing and networking forum in Ottawa, Ontario, with over 100 representatives from…
Renewed Partnership Accord signals commitment to improving health and wellness for Vancouver Island First Nations
Press Release COAST SALISH TERRITORY (Nanaimo) – In a ceremony today, a number of health partners have signed a renewed commitment to partnerships for better health and wellness services and…
Fox in Arviat tests positive for rabies
Press Release December 13, 2016 Public Health Advisory Fox in Arviat tests positive for rabies The Department of Health is advising Arviat residents that a fox has tested positive for…
Study finds poorer cancer survival among First Nation adults in Canada
Press Release TORONTO, ON (Dec. 13, 2016) – A new study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention has found that First Nations in Canada have significantly poorer five-year survival…
Summary and presentations from Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey VIII
Press Release December 12, 2016 Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey VIII took place on November 30 to December 2, 2016 at the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel in Vancouver, hosted…
Canadian Public Health Association applauds federal government’s support of harm reduction
Press Release OTTAWA, ON – 13 December 2016 – The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) applauds the Government of Canada for introducing Bill C-37, “An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related amendments…
Fort Frances, Manitouwadge Teams Honoured as Leaders in System Integration for Person-Centred Care
Press Release North West LHIN Leadership Award presented to Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services and Manitouwadge Local Health Hub Thunder Bay, December 12, 2016 – The North West Local Health Integration Network’s…
Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation presents its advice on a framework for legalization and regulation of access to cannabis
Press Release Extensive public consultations and expert advice informed the development of a comprehensive approach to better protect the health and safety of Canadians December 13, 2016 – Ottawa, ON…
Gwich’in Translation Revitalization project: Gwik’it GoÌonlih KwaÌh!
Press Release December 12, 2016 The Gwich’in Translation Revitalization project is taking the “It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends & Families” program (GWIK’IT GÒON’LIH KWÀH in Gwich’in) developed by the University of…
