UCCM Police donates new vehicle to strengthen rapid mental health care and emergency support across Manitoulin Island
By Rick Garrick MANITOULIN ISLAND — The Health Sciences North (HSN)’s Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT) is looking forward to providing enhanced emergency mental...
Annual eye exams highlighted during Vision Health Month
By Rick Garrick WINDSOR — The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)’s Ryan Hooey is raising awareness of the importance of annual eye examinations...
Pow Wow Nutrition Subsidy Toolkit encourages healthy food options at pow wows
By Rick Garrick CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES — Chippewas of the Thames’ Chippewa Health Centre has partnered with the Anishinabek Nation to share her community’s...
Former Mississauga #8 First Nation Chief raising awareness on diabetes management
By Rick Garrick MISSISSAUGA #8 FIRST NATION — Former Mississauga #8 First Nation Chief Bob Chiblow is raising awareness of the need to take diabetes...
Anishinabek Nation Chiefs Symposium reignites interest in health transformation
By Jesse Johnson SAULT STE. MARIE – It was a day full of laughs, lessons, and sombre stories, but more importantly, there was a renewed...
Anishinabek Nation hosts its third annual Diabetes Conference
By Laura Barrios CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION — The Anishinabek Nation welcomed over 100 participants including Anishinabek Nation member First Nations Diabetes workers, technicians,...
Anishinabek Nation Health Conference successful for a 10th year
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE – The 150 participants gained valuable health information at the Nimaaji-toomin Maamwii (We are on this Journey Together) 10th...
‘If you see it, report it’ says APS Sergeant Larocque
By Jesse Johnson and Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE – Anishinabek Police Services (APS) sent Sergeant Chantal Larocque from the Nipissing detachment to deliver the...
Heroes in Health Awards presented at 10th annual Health Conference
SAULT STE. MARIE – The Tony H. Jocko Memorial Heroes in Health Awards were presented on the second day of the Nimaaji-toomin Maamwii (We Are...
Strengthening capacity to support Indigenous youth mental health services
THUNDER BAY – A national initiative, the ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Network, to enhance Indigenous youth mental health services, co-led...
Anishinabek Nation moving health transformation forward with Regional and Working Group Meetings
By Jesse Johnson NORTH BAY – In late March, members of the Health Transformation Team visited the Southwest and Southeast regions to discuss Health Transformation...
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation focuses on nutrition at the upcoming pow wow
By Rick Garrick CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES — The Chippewas of the Thames’ Chippewa Health Centre is continuing its diabetes initiatives including a nutrition subsidy...
Chiefs of Ontario hosts First Nations Community Wellness Conference
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare discussed the sudden loss of former National Hockey League player and Michipicoten citizen Chris Simon...
Anishinabek Nation embracing diabetes with knowledge and care
By Laura Barrios CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION—The Anishinabek Nation hosted its 2nd Annual Diabetes Conference, Embracing Diabetes with Knowledge and Care, from March 6-7,...
Anishinabek Nation hosts its 2nd Annual Diabetes Conference
By Laura Barrios CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION — The Anishinabek Nation hosted its 2nd Annual Diabetes Conference—Embracing Diabetes with Knowledge and Care, which kicked...