High rates of stomach bacteria in Arctic hamlet: study

Feb. 29, 2008 - A recent study of residents in Aklavik, N.W.T., has found a shockingly high infection rate of a stomach bacterium that has been linked to cancer. Read More>>

Youth health conference in works

FORT FRANCES, ON, Feb. 27, 2008 - A Youth Health and Wellness Conference, presented by Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and the Métis Nation of Ontario Health Branch Services, is being planned for March 27-28. Read More>>

Help for natives falls far short, chiefs say

OTTAWA, Feb. 27, 2008 - The Conservatives will try to alleviate the impoverished conditions on Canada's aboriginal reserves by helping their members get jobs. But aboriginal groups say the money set aside in the budget yesterday falls far short of what is needed to address the vast scope of the problems. Read More>>

New Aboriginal HIV-STI Program

Feb. 26, 2008 - A new program debuted yesterday in Prince George to reduce the number of HIV-AIDS cases and sexually transmitted infections in B.C.'s aboriginal community. Read More>>

One-third of Nunavut health jobs vacant, MLAs told

Feb. 26, 2008 - Nunavut's Health and Social Services Department is struggling to find health workers to fill numerous job vacancies, MLAs in the legislative assembly learned Monday. Read More>>

Push for moratorium on new oilsands development

CALGARY, Feb. 25, 2008 - Aboriginal leaders in Alberta are supporting a business-led push for a moratorium on new oilsands development. Read More>>

Sarnia First Nation near 'Chemical Valley' calls for emission limits

Feb. 21, 2008 - An Aboriginal community in the heart of Canada's so-called Chemical Valley is calling for government help and stronger industry standards in the wake of new test results showing high levels of five toxic chemicals in the air. Read More>>

Sarsfield demands end to two-drinking fountain system

Feb. 21, 2008 - Dr. Pete Sarsfield has retired but in the final years of his career, he has forced the provincial government to take a hard look at jurisdiction, responsibility and funding for health promotion and disease prevention on the First Nations of the Northwest. Read More>>

Yellow Quill Seeks Federal Funding For Treatment Centre

Feb. 21, 2008 - The Chief of the Yellow Quill First Nation says he is discussing the proposal for a drug and alcohol treatment centre with the Chiefs of two other First Nations, and Health Canada. Read More>>

Feds target smoking, Aboriginal health issues

Feb. 18, 2008 - The federal government has unveiled about $1 million to help deal with smoking issues and aboriginal health matters. Read More>>

Health workers 'not alone' helping aboriginal communities face sex issues

Feb. 15, 2008 - Organizers of a sexual health conference held this week in Inuvik, N.W.T., say they hope front-line health workers can leave the event knowing they have the resources to tackle sex issues in aboriginal and Inuit communities. Read More>>

ACE unveils burden of disease placed on Aboriginal Canadians

VANCOUVER, Feb. 14, 2008 - Arthritis Consumer Experts (ACE) today called attention to the growing crisis of arthritis in Canada's aboriginal communities. Read More>>

Fair will teach kids about traditional native tobacco

BRANTFORD, ON, Feb. 14, 2008 - A nutrition fair that will also help educate kids on the difference between smoking cigarettes and using traditional native tobacco will be held Friday at Central Public School. Read More>>

First Nations must take responsibility for selves: chief

Feb. 13, 2008 - First Nations people have to start taking responsibility and blame for the "chaos, turmoil and despair" plaguing reserves, a respected chief and chair of a women's commission told Saskatchewan's Indian leaders Wednesday. Read More>>

Health Canada Rescinds “Do Not Consume Order” Water Advisory

GILFORD ISLAND, BC, Feb. 13, 2008 - The Kwicksutaineuk Ah-kwa-mish First Nation is extremely pleased to announce that the Health Canada "Do Not Consume" order for our village drinking water was lifted on January 7, 2008. Read More>>

Aboriginal health research network flourishes at U of T

Feb. 13, 2008 - Two U of T professors are helping to put U of T’s research in aboriginal health on the map as they lead the Ontario armof the newly created Network Environments for Aboriginal Health Research (NEAHR). Read More>>

Kawacatoose First Nation announces plan to open health care centre

Feb. 11, 2008 - Wait times in Saskatchewan for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests could be reduced with the Kawacatoose First Nation's plan to open a health-care facility in east Regina. Read More>>

Training will improve patient access to hospital services

Feb. 11, 2008 - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will hold an in-service training session this week that will assist First Nations patients in getting better access to services and care between clinics and hospitals in the region. Read More>>

Cancer-fighting teen launches appeal for bone marrow donors

Feb. 11, 2008 - A teenager in northern Manitoba is hoping her personal struggle with cancer will inspire others to register to become bone marrow donors. Read More>>

Medical team targeting stomach cancer in North

Feb. 11, 2008 - A NWT hamlet is the testing ground for innovative treatment of a disease that is twice as common in Arctic natives. Read More>>

AIDS advocates call for support as epidemic grows in aboriginal communities

Feb. 8, 2008 - As the number of aboriginal people living with HIV and AIDS in Canada grows, efforts to address the situation should consider the social factors, such as poverty, behind the epidemic, advocates say. Read More>>

Ontario First Nations get $3B over next 25 years in new revenue sharing deal

TORONTO, Feb 7, 2008 - Ontario's aboriginal communities are getting more than $3 billion over the next 25 years for community health care, education and infrastructure as part of a new deal to share revenue from provincial lotteries and casinos. Read More>>

Aboriginal people the most at risk of obesity: study

Feb. 7, 2008 - In the past 25 years the rates of people who are overweight or suffering from obesity has reached epidemic levels and aboriginal people are more most at risk, according to Statistics Canada. Read More>>

Thevarge receives award from PM

Feb. 7, 2008 - A member of the N’Quatqua First Nation near D’Arcy last week was one of 14 nurses honoured with awards presented by Prime Minister Stephen Harper for exceptional service in recognition of the launch of the Canadian Nurses Association’s (CNA) centennial year. Read More>>

New board addresses Aboriginal health

Feb. 6, 2008 - Addressing serious health concerns amongst Aboriginal people will be the focus of the newly-created Aboriginal Health Secretariat in the North Simcoe Muskoka area. Read More>>

Week takes a hard look at Aboriginal health

EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 4, 2008 - Aboriginal people are Canada's fastest-growing population, and their health concerns can't be left out in the cold, says the organizer of the University of Alberta's first-ever Aboriginal Health Awareness Week. Read More>>

Reserve closes police station due to health and safety violations, calls for help

TORONTO, Feb. 4, 2008 - One of Ontario's largest aboriginal reserves has been forced to close a main police detachment because it doesn't have running water, uses "medieval locks" and relies on a wood fire in a 45 gallon drum, the community's grand chief said Monday. Read More>>

Millions in aboriginal compensation buy joy but also breed fresh trauma

OTTAWA, Feb. 3, 2008 - Almost $1.2 billion in native residential school payments have been a joyful windfall for most former students, but they have also brought fresh trauma - especially for those still fighting related demons. Read More>>

HIV rate soars among Vancouver's native drug users

Feb. 1, 2008 - Startling new research reveals that aboriginal drug users living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside are contracting HIV-AIDS at twice the rate of non-aboriginal users. Read More>>

Coalition urges slowdown on oilsands

EDMONTON, Jan 31, 2008 - A coalition of groups in Alberta called on the provincial government today to stop approving any more oilsands projects. Read More>>