International Indigenous HIV & AIDS community organization launched at UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
VANCOUVER, April 25, 2017 /CNW/ – The Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN), International Indigenous Working Group on HIV and AIDS (IIWGHA), and The Māori, Indigenous...
Grannies walk to raise awareness on mental health in First Nation youth
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION—A group of Grandmothers calling themselves the “Grannies with wings” along with others, began a walk to Ottawa in...
‘First Nation jurisdiction on health and social systems and economic rights must be the starting point for dialogue with Canada on the legalization of marijuana’ Ontario Regional Chief Day
TORONTO, ON (April 13, 2017)–Ontario Regional Chief Isadore says that First Nations must have the opportunity to consult and participate fully from the new cannabis...
First Nation health care organizations begin a technological journey with Electronic Medical Records.
WIKWEMIKONG UNCEDED TERRITORY (March 7, 2017)—Giiwednong Health Link is pleased to announce the implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) on the Wikwemikong Unceded Territory. The...
Bluewater Health looking to hire First Nation’s hospital navigator
By Colin Graf SARNIA—First Nations patients at the Sarnia hospital may soon have some extra help finding their way through the complexities of the health...
Conference on recovery and Reconciliation ‘Ignites the Spirit’ of participants from across the region
SUDBURY, ONTARIO (March 9, 2017)–Keynote speaker Dr. Martin Brokenleg spoke about fostering resiliency at a conference called, Igniting the Spirit – Recovery-Oriented Practices and the...
Forum focused on health equity hosts Indigenous health leaders and system providers
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM—The need for more Indigenous health staff in the Thunder Bay area was raised during the North West Local Health Integration...