Discussion continue with First Nations Mental Wellness in northern Ontario
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Implementation training workshop, held Jan. 10-11 in Thunder Bay, featured information on how...
Taking care for self care
By Janet Blackned This past year, the Union of Ontario Indians Labour Market Development Department (LMDD) held workshops with a focus on “Self-Care” for LDM...
Getting access to mental health services in southwestern Ontario
By Colin Graf SARNIA – Young people from three First Nations in southwestern Ontario are getting some extra help in getting access to mental health...
Chief Rogers hopes to get more data on pollution-related illnesses
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG – Chief Joanne Rogers is beginning to feel hope for the future health of her people, surrounded by more than 50...
Grand Council Chief congratulates Kenn Richard on winning the Jane Jacobs Lifetime Achievement Award
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (Nipissing FN) November 02, 2017— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulates Kenn Richard on winning the Jane Jacobs Lifetime...
Child Abuse Prevention Month recognized with launch of #ISeeYou project
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY –Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and the Children’s Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay are recognizing Child Abuse Prevention...
Walking in Two Worlds Health Sciences Camp teaches youth about medicines and ceremony
By Rick Garrick A workshop on Indigenous medicines and a sweat lodge ceremony were among the highlights for Fort William youth at the Northern Ontario...
First Nation health care organizations begin technological journey with Electronic Medical Records
Submitted by Vicky Hutchison AUNDECK OMNI KANING—Giiwednong Health Link (GHL) is pleased to announce the continued implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) amongst three additional...
Youth attend healthy relationships-themed summer camp
By Colin Graf Teenagers from First Nations in southwestern Ontario are getting a chance this summer to talk and think about how to create and...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation to receive access to quicker healthcare services
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation will soon have a new way to see a family doctor and to speed up...
Mocc Walk effective in the battle against diabetes
By Colin Graf THUNDER BAY—Over 800 First Nation peoples across Ontario are walking the road to better health thanks to Bob Fenton and the Ontario...
New cultural birthing room added to Sarnia hospital
By Colin Graf SARNIA—Indigenous mothers and families in this area will be welcoming their new arrivals with a special closeness and comfort following the recent...
Babies arriving into world on Nipissing First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith Upon arrival at the Grand Opening of the K’Tigaaning Midwives, mom Carrie Arra Silas was leaving with Romea in a baby...
Grand Chief appointed to Cancer Care Ontario board
By Rick Garrick TORONTO – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee recently joined the board of Cancer Care Ontario after losing his mother, sister...
First Indigenous-branded glucometer in Canada hits the market
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—First Canadian Health and Spirit Pharmaceuticals are planning to expand sales of their SPIRIT meters, lancets and test strips to Indigenous people...