Aakoziwin highlighted at Empowering and Promoting Health First Nations conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The Anishinabemowin word for sickness – aakoziwin, which means out of balance, was highlighted during the opening presentation at...
Ontario taking action on Indigenous Health Care
Partnership Between Province and Indigenous Communities Key to Efforts Ontario and Indigenous partners are working together to improve access to care and increase the involvement...
The time is now: Talks launched to support Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation strategy
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Having secured an education system reflective of its culture, the Anishinabek Nation is transforming the way it does health...
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...