Grassy Narrows First Nation seeking justice for their right to a basic need: clean water
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—“They are the future and they are the ones we have been fighting for all this time,” said grandmother Judy Da Silva...
Dilico Wiichitiwin conference creates important dialogue for prevention and planning for mental health
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY– First Nation communities served by Dilico, including Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Fort William, Long Lake #58, Michipicoten, Pic Mobert,...
Announcement a good first step for First Nations healthcare: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) May 25, 2016 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Madahbee says that he is pleased with Ontario First Nation Health Action...
Cycling trails winding through soon
By Laura Robinson Garden River, Serpent River and Mississauga First Nation will be building cycling/walking trails this summer as part of the Lake Huron North...
Ecological knowledge group still fighting aerial spraying
By Leslie Knibbs The Ecological Knowledge group (TEK) of Elders from all First Nations along the Highway 17 corridor between Batchewana Bay and Sagamok attended...
Leaders commend federal and provincial health ministers on productive meeting
First Nation leaders commend Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins on productive meeting on health issues (April 1, 2016) --...
Healthy Kids Community Challenge – Run, jump and play!
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – Getting children to eat healthy and be more active is the aim of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge launched in...
Chief of Namaygoosisagagun says need for improved health care is critical
By Joey Krackle Chief Helen Paavola says quicker access to health care is critical for Namaygoosisagagun First Nation. “Our community’s population mostly consists of elders....
Ask Dr. Mushquash: Is resilience a modifiable factor that health care providers can foster in their clinics?
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. I received the following question from my friend and colleague Dr. Jon McGavock, CIHR Applied Public Health Chair in Resilience...
Grocery store tour helps families make healthier choices
By Rick Garrick Anishnawbe Mushkiki’s Renco Grocery Store Tour provided healthy food tips and a bag of free groceries to about 12 adult participants and...
‘This is a great victory for our kids’: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) January 29, 2016 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee and Deputy Grand Council Chief Glen Hare welcome the Canadian...
How to be a better helper: Indigenous Wholistic Practice
By Marci Becking SAULT STE MARIE -- Dr. Kathy Absolon-King, the last speaker at the "Awakening the Nation - Renewing the Spirit" health conference shifted...
‘Change happens with the people of Canada, not the government’: Blackstock
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE -- Dr. Cindy Blackstock got every participant in the room engaged in her presentation at the "Awakening the Nation...
Heroes in Health honoured at ‘Awakening the Nation – Renewing the Spirit’ health conference
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE -- Three women were honoured today at the "Awakening the Nation - Renewing the Spirit" health conference today. Lisa...
‘Everything in our communities is impacted by addictions’: Hopkins
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE -- "We tend to approach young people with a little bit of our own frustration," says Carol Hopkins who...