Heroes in Health honoured at Mosaadan Mino Bmaadiziwin conference
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — The annual Heroes in Health awards were presented to recipients at the Mosaadan Mino Bmaadiziwin (Walk the Good...
Regional Indigenous Cancer Team at Health Sciences North is there to help
SUDBURY— The cancer journey can be overwhelming and frightening for patients and their families, but the Northeast Regional Cancer Program at Health Sciences North (HSN)...
Batchewana First Nation acquires new facility for opioid treatment centre
BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION–Batchewana First Nation (BFN) Chief and Council is proud to announce the purchase of the Salzburger Hof Lakeshore Resort. BFN will repurpose and...
New study in Aamjiwnaang finds residents may face higher health risks caused by toxic substance in air
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— The results of a new air quality study in Aamjiwnaang First Nation, surrounded by chemical plants and oil refineries...
New study finds First Nations in Canada face serious problems with food supply
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— First Nations across Canada face serious problems with food supply, such as poor nutrition, lack of food security, and...
Framework for Anishinabek approach to palliative care developed for North Shore Tribal Council communities
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— A presentation on the development of a culturally safe palliative care model for the North Shore Tribal Council communities was...
CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre welcomes new Indigenous Perinatal Mental Health Worker
MIDLAND– Centre de santé communautaire CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre (CSC CHIGAMIK CHC) is pleased to announce that Melissa Maidment has joined CSC CHIGAMIK CHC in...