How to be a better helper: Indigenous Wholistic Practice
By Marci Becking SAULT STE MARIE — Dr. Kathy Absolon-King, the last speaker at the “Awakening the Nation – Renewing the Spirit” health conference shifted...
‘Change happens with the people of Canada, not the government’: Blackstock
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — Dr. Cindy Blackstock got every participant in the room engaged in her presentation at the “Awakening the Nation...
Heroes in Health honoured at ‘Awakening the Nation – Renewing the Spirit’ health conference
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — Three women were honoured today at the “Awakening the Nation – Renewing the Spirit” health conference today. Lisa...
‘Everything in our communities is impacted by addictions’: Hopkins
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — “We tend to approach young people with a little bit of our own frustration,” says Carol Hopkins who...
Dr. Restoule speaks about cultural competency and trauma informed care at health conference
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — Dr. Brenda Restoule, citizen of Dokis First Nation, gave a keynote on cultural competency and trauma informed care...
UOI Launches Mental Health & Addictions Analysis
The Union of Ontario Indians Health Secretariat is undertaking an analysis of current mental health & addiction (MH/A) services across Anishinabek Nation communities. This analysis...
E-medical records opens new era in First Nations health care in Northern Ontario
By Laura E. Young NAUGHTON, Ont. – Health care for the 14 First Nations is entering the electronic age with the ultimate goal of enhanced...