Community Development Fund contributes to initiatives that enhance community well-being
Press Release January 26, 2016 WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon has awarded $255,426 to four community organizations to support community infrastructure development and maintenance and enhance tourism and culture initiatives. “The…
Northern Food Insecurity is About More than Just the Price of Food – Food Banks Canada
Press Release In Canada’s territories, 1 in every 5 households skips meals because there isn’t enough food in the house, or eats suboptimal food because they can’t afford better. This…
Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Attends Federal Health Accord Talks
Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Attends Federal Health Accord Talks OTTAWA, Jan. 21, 2016– Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day, responsible for AFN’s national health portfolio,…
NAN Issues Call to Action on Suicide Crisis
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON (January 20, 2016): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler issued a call to action today to the governments of Ontario and Canada to…
Tobacco Has No Place Here reminds smokers to take big steps
Press Release Start Date: January 20, 2016 End Date: January 24, 2016 Nunavut-wide 30 sec In celebration of National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW), January 18 to 24, smokers in Nunavut are…
Study: Lifetime suicidal thoughts among First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Press Release Released: 2016-01-19 More than one in five First Nations living off reserve, Métis and Inuit adults reported having had suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives. Prevalence…
Manitoba Expands Support for Child and Indigenous Victims of Crime, Victims of Sexual Violence
Press Release January 15, 2016 Donation Made to T.J.’s Gift Foundation In Honour of Floyd Wiebe: Minister Mackintosh Victims of crime, notably children, women and Indigenous Manitobans, will benefit from…
Moose Cree FN: Spring 2016 Harvesters Support Program
Press Release Applications for the Spring 2016 Harvesters Support Program are now available online. Apply by February 19, 2016. Read more. ILR4…
Government of Yukon announces new youth mental health program with support from Bell Let’s Talk and Northwestel
January 14, 2015 WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon, Bell Let’s Talk and Northwestel today announced contributions totalling $500,000 to support the launch of the FRIENDS cognitive behaviour group-based intervention program throughout…
Province Announces More Telehealth Sites to Serve Rural Manitoba Residents
Press Release January 12, 2016 In its continued efforts to provide specialized clinical services closer to home for all Manitobans, the province is expanding the MBTelehealth program to 16 additional…
