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Imposed Sterilizations: Phase II

Press Release A second research report on obstetric and gynecological violence and imposed sterilizations among First Nations women in Quebec has been released. To give First Nations women a voice…

Province Further Updates Hepatitis A Vaccine Criteria

Press Release May 22, 2026 Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care advises that free hepatitis A vaccines are now being offered to staff and volunteers of non-health-care, community-based organizations in…

Free support sessions in Kenora to help with Federal Indian Hospitals Settlement Claims

Free support sessions in Kenora to help with Federal Indian Hospitals Settlement Claims Kenora, Ontario (May 22, 2026)-The Federal Indian Hospitals Settlement is hosting free, one-on-one Community Support Sessions in…

NAN Elder Teri Fiddler Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Contributions to Health Care

Press Release May 22, 2026 THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council congratulates Sandy Lake First Nation member Teri Fiddler for being one of the first-ever recipients…

New study explores factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Métis citizens

Press Release May 22, 2026 What influences whether someone chooses to get vaccinated? A new study from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) in partnership with the Métis Nation…

Update on Blastomycosis Inquest

Press Release May 21, 2026 The Coroner’s Inquest into the Blastomycosis outbreak in Constance Lake First Nation concluded on November 19, 2025, following several weeks of testimony and review. The…

Community Health Nurse Juliet Bullock receives Wisdom in Wellness Award

Press Release May 21, 2026 This message was previously shared by Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC). ​Co-presented by Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC) and the FNHA,…

Public inquiry into the death of Pasha Ekoomiak: Reaction from the Val-d’Or Native Friendship Centre

Press Release Val-d’Or, — The Val-d’Or Indigenous Friendship Centre (VDIFC) welcomes the findings of the public inquiry report by coroner Me Stéphanie Gamache, which follows legitimate questions regarding the care…

Independent Review Begins to Strengthen Hospital Safety and Security

Press Release May 21, 2026 Work is beginning this week on the independent, third-party review of hospital safety and security. The Ministry of Health has contracted Buckingham Security Services Ltd.,…

IRC announces expansion of community supports: New health clinic coming to Inuvik

Press Release May 20, 2026 Inuvik, NT—Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its community supports, with the introduction of health services under the Inuvialuit…

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