Pertussis outbreak declared over in Arctic Bay and Pond Inlet
Press Release November 6, 2025 The Department of Health is advising that the pertussis (whooping cough) outbreaks declared in Arctic Bay on July 25, 2025, and in Pond Inlet on…
First Nations Health Managers Association Celebrates Largest-Ever Cohort of Certified First Nations Health Managers at 13th Annual National Conference
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Montreal, QC (November 6, 2025) – The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) proudly celebrated its largest graduating cohort in history during the 13th Annual…
Call for proposals for suicide prevention initiatives and alcohol and drug prevention funding programs
Press Release November 4, 2025 The Department of Health’s Inuusivut division is accepting funding proposals for Upigivatsi suicide prevention initiatives and alcohol and drug prevention funding programs for the 2026-2027…
Drinking Water Advisory for the Town of Hay River, Hamlet of Enterprise, Kátł’odeeche First Nation, and Ka’a’gee Tu First Nation (Kakisa)
Press Release NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (November 3, 2025) – The Chief Environmental Health Officer is advising all residents of Hay River, Enterprise, Kátł’odeeche First Nation and Ka’a’gee Tu First Nation (Kakisa) to…
‘Uy’ Slexun (Good Medicine) lives in community
Press Release November 3, 2025 “We are each other’s medicine.” This powerful truth has emerged through every circle, ceremony and conversation at the ‘Uy’ Slexun (Good Medicine) Gatherings hosted by…
NCC: November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Press Release This month, NCC is raising awareness and promoting wellness through weekly “Did You Know?” posts and fun activities! Every Monday throughout November, check out our DYK post and…
RNAO urges Prime Minister Mark Carney to put health, equity and sustainability ahead of militarization and austerity in upcoming federal budget
Press Release Nov. 3, 2025 As Canadians await Tuesday’s federal budget, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) expresses deep concern that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is leading Canada…
November 6, launch of a Community-Based Indigenous Health Clinic : a space of healing, dignity and reconciliation in Tiohtià:ke / Montreal
Press Release MONTREAL, TIOHTIÀ:KE, Nov. 3, 2025 – The Native Montreal Project (PAQ) and Doctors of the World and are proud to announce the official launch on November 6, of…
Canada’s first lung cancer action plan aims to reduce lung cancer deaths by 30%
Press Release November 2, 2025 Toronto, ON – Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in Canada, claiming nearly 21,000 lives in 2024. In response, the Canadian Cancer…
Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs in the Northwest Territories
Press Release From: Health Canada Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister…
