NAN to Provide recommendations to Parliament on Suicide, Health Crisis
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, First Nation leaders and health officials will appear before the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern…
Planning starts for Old Crow Health Centre replacement
Press Release April 13, 2016 WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon has identified $250,000 in this year’s budget to plan the replacement of the Old Crow Health Centre, subject to legislative approval.…
NunatuKavut Proud Recipient of Canadian Diabetes Association Award
Press Release HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR, April 13, 2016 – The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) today announced that it received the 2016 Provincial Outstanding Partnership Award from the Newfoundland and…
Are you in an abusive relationship and need help?
Press Release April 13, 2016 Public Service Announcement Are you in an abusive relationship and need help? If you think you are experiencing abuse and are in a spousal, an…
Attawapiskat Suicide Crisis a National Tragedy
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON (April 11, 2016): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says the State of Emergency declared by Attawapiskat First Nation on the suicide crisis…
RNAO offers deepest condolences after tragic day in Attawapiskat
Press Release April 11, 2016 The Attawapiskat First Nation is reeling after a recent suicide crisis intensified over the weekend. The remote community of about 2,000 residents declared a state…
Ministers’ statement regarding Attawapiskat
Press Release April 11, 2016 Hearing about the loss of life to suicide and the feelings of despair felt by the community of Attawapiskat affects all of us, and reminds…
Working together to Supporting Attawapiskat
Press Release April 11, 2016, Moose Factory, ON: Attawapiskat First Nation has·declared a “State of Emergency” due to the attempted suicides during the past week. The alarming number of suicide…
Nominees sought for Regional Wellness Councils
Press Release YELLOWKNIFE ( March 11, 2016) — The Minister of Health and Social Services, Glen Abernethy, is seeking nominations for appointments to Regional Wellness Councils across the Northwest Territories.…
Indigenous Nursing: Our Journey
Press Release April 7, 2016 The recent tragic numbers on youth suicide in a northern Manitoba community are not only making headlines but have indigenous leaders calling for government and…
