Heroes in Health honoured at Mosaadan Mino Bmaadiziwin conference
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — The annual Heroes in Health awards were presented to recipients at the Mosaadan Mino Bmaadiziwin (Walk the Good...
Regional Indigenous Cancer Team at Health Sciences North is there to help
SUDBURY— The cancer journey can be overwhelming and frightening for patients and their families, but the Northeast Regional Cancer Program at Health Sciences North (HSN)...
Batchewana First Nation acquires new facility for opioid treatment centre
BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION–Batchewana First Nation (BFN) Chief and Council is proud to announce the purchase of the Salzburger Hof Lakeshore Resort. BFN will repurpose and...
New study in Aamjiwnaang finds residents may face higher health risks caused by toxic substance in air
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— The results of a new air quality study in Aamjiwnaang First Nation, surrounded by chemical plants and oil refineries...
New study finds First Nations in Canada face serious problems with food supply
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— First Nations across Canada face serious problems with food supply, such as poor nutrition, lack of food security, and...
Framework for Anishinabek approach to palliative care developed for North Shore Tribal Council communities
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— A presentation on the development of a culturally safe palliative care model for the North Shore Tribal Council communities was...
CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre welcomes new Indigenous Perinatal Mental Health Worker
MIDLAND– Centre de santé communautaire CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre (CSC CHIGAMIK CHC) is pleased to announce that Melissa Maidment has joined CSC CHIGAMIK CHC in...
Mini pow wow honours mothers and late FASD advocate
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— The Honouring Mothers Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day 11th Annual Mini Pow Wow, held Sept. 9 in Thunder...
Anishinaabe-owned health and wellness store opens its doors in Nipissing First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Great tunes and a fish fry with sunshine and blue skies made for a great grand opening of...
Aamjiwnaang Heroes in Health honoured for their efforts in infant and child programs
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—It took years of hard work and determination for MaLynda Maness-Henry and Joanne Culley to grow the Aamjiwnaang First Nation’s...
Health Transformation will be developed by Anishinabek, for Anishinabek
By Marci Becking CHIPPEWAS OF GEORGINA ISLAND FIRST NATION – A resolution was passed at the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly in Chippewas of Georgina...
Running the distance to promote healthy, active lifestyle
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek’s Charlton Thompson and Garden River’s Ralph Bekintis recently completed the 86th Annual Firefighter’s Ten Mile Road Race on...
Indian Day School survivor suggests reaching out for healing to begin
*Warning: This article discusses abuse experienced by survivors of Indian Residential School and Indian Day Schools that readers may find disturbing and/or triggering. Reader discretion...
New establishment opens its doors in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
By Shirley Honyust CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION—Congratulations are in order for Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) and the newly opened Pharmasave...
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service equipping youth with tools to combat opioid drug crisis
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY—The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) is hosting a Youth Empowerment and Safety (Y.E.S) Drug/Opioid Awareness Conference featuring nationally recognized...