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Federal election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the mental health system, says CMHA

Federal election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the mental health system, says CMHA TORONTO, August, 16th 2021 — The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is calling for all federal parties to make mental health a top priority in this election campaign, and to seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make meaningful and lasting reforms to mental health care. CMHA is Canada...

Ontario Providing More Support to Communities During COVID-19

Ontario Providing More Support to Communities During COVID-19 August 16, 2021 Additional funding will help keep vulnerable people safe TORONTO —The Ontario government is providing an additional $307 million to help municipalities and Indigenous community partners deliver critical services, create longer-term housing solutions and keep people safe. This inves...

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LIVE @ 1pm EDT TODAY on ihtoday.ca/townhall - The 4th series of the FNHMA Virtual Town Hall - Broadcasted on APTN every Saturday afternoon! Check your local listings!

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Virtual Healing Circle

Virtual Healing Circle On May 28, 2021, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced the discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children on the grounds of the former Kamloops Residential School. Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of these spirits. In our shared grief we reflect on the children in our own l...

Iqaluit COVID-19 Walk-in Vaccination Clinic

Iqaluit COVID-19 Walk-in Vaccination Clinic June 2, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Iqalummiut ages 12 and older will be able to receive their COVID-19 vaccine during an Iqaluit COVID-19 Walk-in Vaccination Clinic. Who: Iqalummiut ages 12 and older Date: June 16 – 19, 2021 Time: 1:00 to 10:00 pm Location: Curling Rink Three door prizes have been...

City of Burnaby: A Place to Reflect at Civic Square for the 215 Children Found in Unmarked Graves in Kamloops

City of Burnaby: A Place to Reflect at Civic Square for the 215 Children Found in Unmarked Graves in Kamloops June 2, 2021 The community is invited to visit Civic Square, located next to Bob Prittie Metrotown library, where a memorial has developed in memory of the 215 children whose remains were recently confirmed at the Kamloops Indian Residential School on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory...

MB Government: COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #86

MB Government: COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #86 June 2, 2021 Eligibility Eligibility for second doses has been expanded to include individuals who received their first dose on or before April 20. Additionally, all Indigenous people in Manitoba and individuals with specific health conditions are also eligible to book their second dose, as long as....

Producing a live event every week during a pandemic is not easy. And some weeks are definitely harder than others. Very sadly, this was one of those weeks, as we grieved for and honoured the 215 children from the former residential school in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory near Kamloops, BC. What made it just a bit easier though was our amazing production team NationTalk. Thank you, for ensuring reliable and trusted information reaches those who need it each week and sincere gratitude for making this week just a little bit easier.

Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH): Interchangeability of Authorized COVID-19 Vaccines

Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH): Interchangeability of Authorized COVID-19 Vaccines From: Public Health Agency of Canada Canada’s approach to vaccination has enabled individuals in Canada to protect themselves, their families and communities against severe COVID-19 outcomes and reduce the risk of transmission of the virus. We are seeing increasing vaccine coverage from coast to c...

Two New Positive Covid-19 Cases Confirmed in James & Hudson Bay

Two New Positive Covid-19 Cases Confirmed in James & Hudson Bay June 1, 2021 To our community members: We can confirm that there are two new COVID-19 cases in our region. WAHA has received authorization from the leadership of Attawapiskat First Nation to state that these new cases are in Attawapiskat, Ontario. WAHA is working with Porcupine Health Unit and the l...

Squamish Nation: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics – June 15-17

Squamish Nation: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics – June 15-17 wa chet chénchenstway kwis tl’íwnexwat (Let’s support one another’s immunity) We are excited to announce that the next round of Squamish Nation COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held June 15 and 16 at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre and June 17 at Totem Hall. All community members 12 years o...

MCK - Update: Progress on re-booking second dose vaccinations

MCK – Update: Progress on re-booking second dose vaccinations (Kahnawake – 1, Ohiaríha/June 2021) The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (“KMHC”) and the Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force (“Task Force”) would like to provide the community with an update on the progress of re-booking vaccine appointments for the second dose. The staff at the KMHC is still...

Inspiring vaccine confidence in Indigenous communities

Inspiring vaccine confidence in Indigenous communities Recognizing the historic and ongoing oppression faced by Indigenous peoples in the health care system, Shkaabe Makwa partnered with the Honourable Sol Mamakwa, Member of Provincial Parliament for Kiiwetinoong to increase awareness about vaccine confidence in Indigenous communities. “First Nations,...

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MB: COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #83

MB: COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #83 May 26, 2021 Second-Dose Eligibility People who received their first dose of vaccine on or before March 29 can now book their second-dose appointment starting at 11:45 a.m. today. Individuals can book online at https://patient.petalmd.com/login?groupId=6032 or by calling (toll-free) 1-844-MAN-VACC (...

CAMH launches Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan

CAMH launches Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan Action Plan lays out a three-year plan toward stronger relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people at CAMH CAMH is launching the CAMH Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan, a three-year strategy to build stronger relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people at CAMH. The p...

PSA – QIA and Ayaya Partner to deliver food vouchers to Iqaluit Inuit

PSA – QIA and Ayaya Partner to deliver food vouchers to Iqaluit Inuit May 26, 2021 QIA and Ayaya are working together to distribute food vouchers to assist with food security during the COVID-19 outbreak in Iqaluit. Vouchers will be distributed to all Inuit in Iqaluit that are 16+ as of June 30, 2021. Inuit will receive food vouchers for $275.00, to spend on groceries...

MKO, Manitoba RCMP, and Public Prosecution Service of Canada Roll Out COVID-19 Protocol to Enhance the Safety of First Nation Communities

MKO, Manitoba RCMP, and Public Prosecution Service of Canada Roll Out COVID-19 Protocol to Enhance the Safety of First Nation Communities Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) and the Manitoba RCMP are working together to stop the spread of COVID-19 in First Nation communities across Northern Manitoba by today commencing the roll out to the 26 MKO First Nations of a Protocol relating to the ...

Prejudice and discrimination against Indigenous women in the health and social service systems: the perpetuation of a colonial system

Prejudice and discrimination against Indigenous women in the health and social service systems: the perpetuation of a colonial system - Indigenous Health Today! Press Release Kahnawake, May 18th 2021 — The articles in La Presse published on May 15, entitled “Giving birth with fear in the belly” and “After Joyce, freedom of speech”, denounce the disproportionate reporting of Indigenous women to the Director of Youth Protection (hereafter referred t...

AMC offers support and condolences to Chief Eric Redhead and Shamattawa First Nation leadership regarding the rash of su***de attempts

AMC offers support and condolences to Chief Eric Redhead and Shamattawa First Nation leadership regarding the rash of su***de attempts Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) offers support and calls on further supports for Shamattawa First Nation following a rash of su***de attempts. This has since led the First Nation to declare a state of emergency effective today. AMC Grand Chief Arlen Dumas off...

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