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...
Dr. Restoule speaks about cultural competency and trauma informed care at health conference
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — Dr. Brenda Restoule, citizen of Dokis First Nation, gave a keynote on cultural competency and trauma informed care...
UOI Launches Mental Health & Addictions Analysis
The Union of Ontario Indians Health Secretariat is undertaking an analysis of current mental health & addiction (MH/A) services across Anishinabek Nation communities. This analysis...
E-medical records opens new era in First Nations health care in Northern Ontario
By Laura E. Young NAUGHTON, Ont. – Health care for the 14 First Nations is entering the electronic age with the ultimate goal of enhanced...
Ask Dr. Mushquash: Is the training I’m taking based on solid research evidence?
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. One of the questions that I am often asked is: How can I find out if the training advertised to...