First Nation Leaders declare Health and Public Health Emergency
Press Release TORONTO, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and representatives of the Sioux Lookout Area Chiefs Committee on Health (CCOH) have declared a Health and Public…
Alberta acts on mental health recommendations
Press Release Feb 22, 2016 Creating new addiction treatment beds is among several immediate actions the Alberta government is taking in response to the Mental Health Review. “The Albertans who…
Study: Assessing the social determinants of self-reported Inuit health in Inuit Nunangat, 2012
Press Release Inuit with strong or very strong family ties were more likely to be in excellent or very good health than those with weaker ties. These findings, taken from…
Healing Journey Home 2016′ to Raise Awareness over Health Services
Press Release February 16, 2016 THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler supports a group of walkers led by Webequie First Nation member Norman Shewaybick who…
Alberta Health increases access to kits that reverse fentanyl overdoses
Press Release Feb 17, 2016 Pharmacies across the province are now providing take-home naloxone kits free-of-charge to Albertans with a prescription. “This is just one of the steps our government…
Food insecurity, vitamin D insufficiency and respiratory infections among Inuit children
1Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Sainte-Justine University Health Center, Montréal, Quebec, Canada; 2School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; 3Division of Pediatric Respirology,…
Vulnerable People at Risk Forums – What We Heard Report Released and Next Steps Announced
Press Release WHITEHORSE—The City of Whitehorse, Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Government of Yukon are pleased to announce the next steps in the Vulnerable People at Risk initiative, with the…
MHCC: Share Your Mental Wellness Story
Press Release February 11, 2016 We’re looking for Inuit stories to inspire hope on the journey to mental wellness. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), in partnership with Inuit…
CEO Appointed for Territorial Health and Social Services Authority
Press Release YELLOWKNIFE (February 9, 2016) – Health and Social Services minister Glen Abernethy would like to announce that Sue Cullen will accept the appointment of Chief Executive Officer for…
The Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation commits to reviewing the Ontario SPCA Act
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Sarnia, ON (February 8, 2016) – The Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation have committed to reviewing the Ontario SPCA Act, Ontario’s…
