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'Wellness kits' being prepared for Coast Salish youth in B.C.

WEBHealth coordinator leads ‘wellness kit’ project for more than 200 Coast Salish youth. Adam Gauthier, who is Coast Salish, Cree and Métis, says the packages …

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First Nations, Inuit an Métis food guides may be coming, Health …

WEBJan 25, 2019. Canada’s new food guide announced earlier this week in Montreal may not be relatable for many Indigenous people, but Health Canada officials say there are …

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By the numbers: A look at COVID-19 in First Nations communities …

WEBWe found that by late June, the rate of total COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people was between 1.7 and 2.3 times higher in First Nations communities in the …

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There can be miscommunication when an interpreter isn't available

WEBDr. Nathalie Boulanger says the patients speak mostly Inuktitut – with English as a second language – and healthcare workers speak mostly French or English. So there can be …

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Study shows Nunavik Inuit may be predisposed to health

WEBA new study from the Montreal Neurological Institute says that Inuit in Nunavik have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disorders and increased incidents …

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First Nations doctors speak out on Canada’s ‘troublesome’ …

WEBApr 30, 2020. The federal government’s handling of COVID-19 in Indigenous communities has been troublesome, frustrating and challenging for Piikani Blackfoot Dr. Lana Potts. …

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Dr. Rebekah Neckoway says more services needed in northern …

WEBEstablished in 2017, the MHC provides healthcare services to achieve long-term health and well-being for all members within the nine Matawa First Nations in …

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Former grand chief of Grand Council of the Crees spends 4 days in

WEBBy Marisela Amador. Jan 12, 2024. The family of Matthew Mukash, the former grand chief of the Grand Council of the Crees in Quebec say he spent four days in a Montreal …

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Grassy Narrows gets funds to build mercury poisoning care home …

WEBGrassy Narrows secured a $19.5-million agreement to build an on-reserve mercury poisoning care home, but they still seek over $60 million to operate it.

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Healthcare Archives

WEBHealthcare. It’s a story too many Indigenous people share – poor treatment when accessing medical care. Reports, inquests, reviews across the country for …

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Two Spirit couple face racism and discrimination on journey to …

WEBOlsen Pitawanakwat belongs to Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory and lives in Toronto with her Two Spirit fiancé Nanook Gordon. When the couple sought access to reproductive …

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Victoria police start new wellness check program

WEBA new police program in Victoria, B.C. that is hoping to improve the safety of wellness checks is getting the approval of Martha Martin. Martin’s daughter Chantel Moore was …

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Forever chemicals issue needs more attention from feds: scientists

WEBHealth officials and scientists are calling on the federal government to issue a complete ban on substances known as “forever chemicals.” These chemicals, officially …

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First Nations in northern Ontario facing COVID-19 surge

WEBSeveral First Nations in northern Ontario are in a “very dire situation” as they deal with a surge in COVID-19 amid an ongoing shortage of health-care workers, a …

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Feds, Manitoba announce health care money in Winnipeg

WEBPrime Minister Justin Trudeau and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew have announced more than $633 million in health-care funding. Almost $434 million is to …

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Grassy Narrows unveils mercury treatment centre design but …

WEBGrassy narrows unveiled its plan for the Mercury Survivors Home and Care Centre to care or those suffering from mercury poisoning. Bret Cardinal of BD Cardinal & …

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COVID-19 vaccinations administered ‘the Ahousaht way’

WEBCOVID-19 vaccinations administered ‘the Ahousaht way’. An early recipient of the vaccine, Ahousaht First Nation’s rollout rooted in values of care, helping, teaching, …

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First Nations leaders hold emergency meeting in Ottawa

WEBBy The Canadian Press. Jan 24, 2024. First Nations leaders held an emergency meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday to discuss a mental health crisis they warn could get even worse …

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Remembering Joyce Echaquan: Frequently asked questions and …

WEBMother of seven hailed from the 772 hectare Atikamekw community of Manawan in central Quebec. Quebec's chief coroner says an inquest, in which the …

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