Suicides in Uashat Mak Mani-utenam: Council Launches an Appeal to Justin Trudeau; Calls for Concrete Actions
Press Release UASHAT MAK MANI-UTENAM, QC, Nov. 9, 2015 – The Uashat mak Mani-utenam Council (ITUM) applauds the Quebec government’s decision to hold a public inquest into the causes and circumstances…
Nunavut youth are invited to play action-adventure computer game
Press Release November 06, 2015 Are you a teenager who is feeling stressed? Do you want to feel better? Do you want to help your friends? Are you between 13-18…
Family Violence Prevention Month
Press Release November 06, 2015 Public Service Announcement Family Violence Prevention Month November is Family Violence Prevention Month. The Department of Family Services and Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council…
Developing a more complete picture of arthritis in Indigenous communities
Press Releases CIHR Foundation Grant Recipient Dr. Cheryl Barnabe Cumming School of Medicine University of Calgary Dr. Barnabe’s Research Dr. Cheryl Barnabe, a Métis clinician and researcher at the University…
Research shows Need for Action on First Nations Health Crisis
Press Releases THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose says recently released research linking water quality and inadequate housing to invasive disease confirms the health…
Call for Proposals – Community Wellness Funding
Press Releases Start Date: October 21, 2015 End Date: November 13, 2015. (Iqaluit, Nunavut) – The City of Iqaluit is now accepting applications for Community Wellness funding. Wellness funding is allocated to…
Air Creebec to operate daily medical air charter for Cree patients in Northern Quebec
Press Releases CHISASIBI (EEYOU ISTCHEE), QC, Oct. 21, 2015 – Air Creebec and the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay have signed an agreement to establish…
Ktunaxa Nation Develops Vulnerable Aboriginal Adults Services Charter
Press Releases September 24, 2015 Cranbrook/ʔa·kisk ̓aqǂiʔit – The Ktunaxa Nation Council, in partnership with the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, has signed a charter that will guide the…
AFN Call for Community Papers and Stories
AFN Call for Community Papers and Stories September 15 2015 The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased to invite researchers, policy makers, mental health and addictions front-line workers, mental…
Ontario Partners with Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres on Community-based Poverty Solutions
Press Releases Toronto, On, September 14, 2015 – Ontario is supporting the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres to develop community-based solutions to combat poverty. Through the Local Poverty Reduction…
