Sheila Wahsquonaikezhik and the damage caused by human trafficking
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of human trafficking and rape. To access a 24-hour Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline, call: 1-833-900-1010. Community...
Anishinabek Nation health conference brings health professionals together once again
By Jesse Johnson SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. – The Anishinabek Nation’s 8th Annual Health Conference took place Jan. 16-19 at the Quattro Hotel & Convention...
Anishinabek Heroes in Health honoured for their dedication in health services
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT – Anishinabek Nation Northern Superior Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Mel Hardy was on hand at the 8th...
Wiikwemkoong celebrates opening of Spirit Healing Lodge
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — Ngwaagan Gamig Recovery Centre Inc. (Rainbow Lodge) is celebrating the grand opening of its new 20-bed facility, the...
Health Transformation Working Group gathers for first in-person session
By Jesse Johnson SAULT STE. MARIE – The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation Team held their first in-person Working Group meeting in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.,...
Survivors of forced and coerced sterilization deserve government apology, compensation: Senate committee
OTTAWA (July 14, 2022) – The federal government should compensate and apologize to all people who were subjected to forced and coerced sterilization, the Senate Committee...
Health Transformation Team now booking engagement sessions
By Jesse Johnson ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE— The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation Team is now booking engagement sessions with Anishinabek Nation member First Nations Chiefs...
‘Conversations about Cancer’ new video series aimed at engaging Indigenous communities
GREATER SUDBURY – Health Sciences North (HSN) and the Northeast Regional Cancer Program are launching a new and engaging animated video series about cancer featuring...
Local non-profits come together to sustain the vulnerable population in North Bay
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— On Jan. 19, Dr. Kendra Wilkins, an emergency room physician in North Bay, Ont., posted on social media,...
First Nations Health Managers Association launches Season 5 of weekly virtual Town Halls
APTN to once again rebroadcast series across Turtle Island OTTAWA (January 28, 2022) – The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) has launched the fifth...
Anishinabek Nation Health Transformation Working Group gaining momentum early in the year
By Jesse Johnson ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation Team held their second working group meeting on Jan. 12 through Zoom. Loretta...
Palliative care is what our communities have always done
By Marci Becking ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— Joanna Vautour and Dr. Michael Anderson provided some 150 participants with great information through their presentation: End of life...
‘What has happened to you?’ asks Dr. Mushquash
By Marci Becking THUNDER BAY – One always learns something new from listening to Dr. Christopher Mushquash. He was the keynote speaker on Jan. 18...
Tony H. Jocko Memorial Heroes in Health awarded to five deserving individuals
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – Five awards in health were presented on Day Two of the seventh annual Anishinabek Nation Health Conference: We’eni Masaadan Gibimaadziwin —...
Anishinabek Nation Health Transformation Working Group gather for inaugural meeting
By Jesse Johnson ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE— The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation Team held their inaugural working group meeting on Nov. 30. Some 22 participants...