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Background Content: Health (18-24)
WEBThe concept of total health is defined as “all aspects and components of health and well-being seen as integrally interconnected with one another within an inclusive and inter-related July, 2018. Regional Health Survey: Volume 2. Regional Health Survey: Volume 2 First Nations wellness encompasses Indigenous knowledge, culture, language
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The Treaty Right to Health and the Legacy of the Indian Health …
WEBThe Canada Health Act 1984 (CHA) can act as a template, in that it provides a set of principles, and incentivizes the provinces and territories to join in its implementation. Like the CHA, the federal distinctions-based First Nations health legislation could incentivize the provinces and territories to commit to abiding by the legislation. In
Ongoing problems and issues in fixing Indigenous health
WEBAnti-Indigenous bias is an endemic problem in Canadian health care: The hospital authority denied that stereotyping had anything to do with Mr. Sinclair’s death. The government of Manitoba refused to hold a public inquiry. The inquest into Mr. Sinclair’s death sidelined issues of race and social marginalization.
National Dialogue on Indigenous Health
WEBThe Third National Dialogue on Indigenous Health – Federal Government announced specific funding allocations of $126.7 million over three years, first announced in Budget 2021, to support efforts to address racism in Canada’s health systems. This includes: $33.3 million to improve access to culturally safe services, with a focus on services for …
Barriers like racism, distrust may be main cause of health-care
WEBResearchers at the Public Health Agency of Canada set out to measure the differences in health-care access for Indigenous women, not including First Nation women living on-reserve, compared with non-Indigenous women across Canada. They found evidence of a number of systemic barriers, particularly during pregnancy.
How does systemic racism undermine Indigenous health
WEBThe Canada Health Act specifies the conditions and criteria of provincial health insurance programs. It excludes First Nations and Inuit peoples, Métis and non-status or off-reserve Indigenous peoples 2; The death of Joyce Echaquan, a 37-year-old Indigenous mother of seven in Quebec on Sept. 28, 2020 is the latest example of the …
Canada invests in new Inuit-led community wellness hub in Iqaluit
WEBInfrastructure Canada: Iqaluit, Nunavut, November 16, 2022—Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Gwen Healey Akearok, Executive and Scientific Director of the Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre, announced more than $7.2 million in joint funding to support …
SCO Announces Leader Working to Transform Health for Southern …
WEBPlaying a pivotal role in ensuring that the health needs of the 34 SCO member Nations are addressed in a holistic way, Ms. Debance, a seasoned leader in non-profits and government will lead the creation and implementation of this new entity. It will be the first of its kind to focus on delivering and transforming health services specifically
Indigenous People are being short-changed by the Government's …
WEBCoordinated approaches to address the health needs of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis and health care delivery amongst all levels of government including Indigenous governments, remain an ongoing challenge. Improved clarity and a shared understanding of the role of various levels of government is needed, including for off-reserve First Nations …
A hospital in northern Quebec could cut down on the long journey …
WEBThe Nunavik health board and the Ministry of Health are in the planning stage. Since the province set aside $462 million in 2018-2019 for the project, construction costs have climbed dramatically, so the final bill may be much higher, said Marie-Claude Lacasse, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Health.
External ED Assessment Panel makes recommendations for …
WEBThe Panel’s recommendations will help us continue our work to make Niagara Health a safe and culturally welcoming space for Indigenous Peoples, one that meets their healthcare needs and respects their traditions. The ED Assessment was completed in Heather’s memory. As part of the assessment, the Panel sought input from …
Declaration of Public Health Emergency
WEBNishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Resolution 16/04 Call for Declaration of Public Health Emergency. NAN is a political territorial organization representing 49 First Nation communities within northern Ontario with the total population of membership (on and off reserve) around 45,000 people. The Sioux Lookout Chiefs Committee on Health and the …
Cornwall, Ont., hospital hires new Indigenous patient navigator
WEBThe position is aimed at better meeting the needs of Indigenous patients and was created through a partnership between the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) in Cornwall, Ont., about 75 kilometres southeast of Ottawa, and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health. “ Hospitals are stressful,” said White, who is from Akwesasne
Call to Action # 22
WEBIn order to achieve real change and improve the health and wellness of Indigenous peoples in Canada, Indigenous, provincial, territorial and federal governments will work together to address the social determinants of health, including poverty, employment, education, social support networks, housing, physical environments and …
Call to Action # 20
WEBOn Jan. 26, 2021 Indigenous Services Canada committed to fund the construction and operations of shelters for Inuit women and children across Inuit Nunangat as well as in urban centres. Funding for the new shelters will be part of the $724.1 million for a comprehensive Violence Prevention Strategy as announced in the 2020 Fall Economic …
Dismissal of Dr. Deena Hinshaw from Indigenous health team …
WEBTwo people say they gave testimony to ethics commissioner Marguerite Trussler in October After Dr. Deena Hinshaw was briefly hired and quickly removed from a position with an Indigenous health team at Alberta Health Services earlier this year, more than 100 physicians signed a letter calling for an ethics investigation. Unbeknownst to …
Indigenous organization celebrates grand opening of multiple …
WEBWawatayNews: Health leaders and advocates gathered at the Keepers Of The Circle Office in Kirkland Lake on September 29 for an open house event. This two part event was meant to showcase the newly renovated and completed Keepers Of The Circle office building and to host the official opening of the Mino M’Shki-ki Indigenous Health Team office.
Call to Action # 23
WEBOct. 5, 2020 – The Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA) and Canadian Nurses Association have emphasized the need for a “ mandatory” cultural competency and humility training program for health-care professions after the dearth of Joyce Echaquan, a 37-year-old woman from the Atikamekw community of Manawan, Que. Current Status.
Call to Action # 19
WEBCall to Action # 19. We call upon the federal government, in consultation with Aboriginal peoples, to establish measurable goals to identify and close the gaps in health outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, and to publish annual progress reports and assess long-term trends. Such efforts would focus on indicators …
Joyce’s Principle
WEBJoyce’s Principle requires the recognition and respect of Indigenous people’s traditional and living knowledge in all aspects of health. 1. Relationship between Indigenous people and the Government of Canada relating to health and social services. The Government of Canada must recognize the right to autonomy and self-determination of
Call to Action # 18
WEBThe Fall Economic Statement committed $15.6M over two years to support that effort. Of the two parts of Call to Action # 18, the federal government and some provinces have “acknowledged that the current state of Aboriginal health is a direct result of previous government policies”. Only BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Yukon and the …
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