Ecological knowledge group still fighting aerial spraying
By Leslie Knibbs The Ecological Knowledge group (TEK) of Elders from all First Nations along the Highway 17 corridor between Batchewana Bay and Sagamok attended...
Leaders commend federal and provincial health ministers on productive meeting
First Nation leaders commend Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins on productive meeting on health issues (April 1, 2016) —...
Healthy Kids Community Challenge – Run, jump and play!
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – Getting children to eat healthy and be more active is the aim of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge launched in...
Chief of Namaygoosisagagun says need for improved health care is critical
By Joey Krackle Chief Helen Paavola says quicker access to health care is critical for Namaygoosisagagun First Nation. “Our community’s population mostly consists of elders....
Ask Dr. Mushquash: Is resilience a modifiable factor that health care providers can foster in their clinics?
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. I received the following question from my friend and colleague Dr. Jon McGavock, CIHR Applied Public Health Chair in Resilience...
Grocery store tour helps families make healthier choices
By Rick Garrick Anishnawbe Mushkiki’s Renco Grocery Store Tour provided healthy food tips and a bag of free groceries to about 12 adult participants and...
‘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...