‘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...
Fun mocktails for a safe holiday season
By Brenda Campbell As we start the festive season with parties and gatherings, it’s important to remember not to drive impaired. Daily, in Canada, an...
NSTC unveils MedicAlert pilot program for FASD victims: help is on the way
By Leslie Knibbs Willard Pine, an elder from Wikwemikong gave an opening prayer at a recent FASD conference then told those attending, he’s lived and...
Dawn Lamothe paves the way for youth on the Red Road
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – The Urban Aboriginal Strategy is many people coming together to be a strong voice for Aboriginal Peoples in...
Cancer Care Ontario renews Aboriginal strategy
By Bonnie Kogos The coincidence and blessings of Northern Ontario caused me to sit next to a bright and charming young fellow, Usman Aslam, on...
Celebrating resilience
By Lynda Banning THUNDER BAY – International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day takes place September 9th every year. Many native and mainstream organizations work...
HIV/AIDS information display debunks lingering stereotypes
MOOSE DEER POINT FIRST NATION – Some 50 community members attended the annual Health Fair August 19th at the community Rec Center. Sue Williams (CHR)...