Asbestos Mesothelioma Poisoning

Mar 30, 2008 - Raven ThunderSky of Winnipeg, Manitoba is leading a battle to remove toxic Zonolite insulation from First Nations homes. Read More>>

Diabetes: how the sweet life can be deadly

Mar 28, 2008 - Too much sugar can kill you, warns former Nunavut Commissioner Peter Irniq, who learned recently he has diabetes. Read More>>

“Not all bugs need drugs,” Vinnie the Virus says

Mar 28, 2008 - Public health officials in Nunavut are trying to clear something up: just because you're sick, it doesn't mean you need to take antibiotic drugs. Read More>>

Forum looks at native health outside urban setting

THUNDER BAY, ON, Mar 27, 2008 - Improving health care for First Nation residents is the goal of a two-day conference being held in the city as representatives of the Northwest local health integration network are meeting with First Nation leaders. Read More>>

Male birth dearth persists on Ontario reserve

Mar 27, 2008 - A small native community living in the shadows of Sarnia's chemical valley has had an unusual distinction: Researchers believe it has one of the most skewed sex ratios in the world. Read More>>

Funding For Aboriginal Health Projects

Mar 26, 2008 - Four projects in the province including the Saskatoon HIV Aboriginal Reduction of Harm Program are receiving a total of 3.8 million dollars over two years. Read More>>

Stephanie Forsyth College pitches plan to B.C. ministers

TERRACE, BC, Mar 26, 2008 - Northwest Community College president Stephanie Forsyth was in Victoria yesterday in part to present its concept for an aboriginal health, wellness, sport and recreation education centre it wants to open in the never-opened Mountainview Elementary School building. Read More>>

Funding for aboriginals nearly doubles

TORONTO, Mar 25, 2008 - Confronted with several contentious aboriginal land claims across the province, Ontario's Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs saw a substantial funding increase today in a provincial budget that earmarks $56 million next year for the newly created portfolio. Read More>>

Young aboriginal role model to be honoured

Mar 24, 2008 - On Friday, Daniel McKennitt will accept one of the highest honours at this year's Alberta Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards ceremony, being held at the Winspear Centre. Read More>>

Natives not sold on landfill deal

Mar 24, 2008 - A London-area native community was shut out of talks with Toronto over a landfill that threatens the First Nation's health, its chief says. Read More>>

C-K gets aboriginal girls' fitness program

CHATHAM, ON, Mar 23, 2008 - Chatham-Kent is selected as one of six communities in Canada to develop a new program to keep Aboriginal girls moving. Read More>>

Nurses, Tsawout exchange knowledge

Mar 21, 2008 - When Geraldine and George Underwood moved into their home on the Tsawout reserve 60 years ago, their general health-care needs were met by periodic visits from nurses who ventured all the way from Duncan. Read More>>

Canadian reserves 'make the best of the worst' in struggle with crumbling schools

FISHING LAKE RESERVE, SK, Mar 21, 2008 - Steam wafts from the open black pit like it would from a pot of water on the stove just before it boils. Read More>>

New midwife law faces lengthy delivery

Mar 21, 2008 - MLAs have sent Nunavut's proposed midwifery profession act, Bill 20, back to the drawing board, because they say the health department never responded to their concerns. Read More>>

Funding for Aboriginal Health Projects

PRINCE GEORGE, BC, Mar 20, 2008 - The province has announced funding aimed at closing the gap between aboriginal health and that of other British Columbians. Read More>>

Federal funding for aboriginal housing, education 'woefully inadequate': Ontario

TORONTO, Mar 19, 2008 - Ottawa is "woefully" underfunding First Nations communities when it comes to housing, health care and education, and provinces aren't rich enough to pick up the slack, Ontario's aboriginal affairs minister said Wednesday. Read More>>

First Nations Health Managers search for solutions at National Forum

EDMONTON, AB, Mar 19, 2008 - Today at a National Forum for First Nations Health Managers, held at the Edmonton Marriott River Cree Resort, First Nations Health Managers will look for ways to create professional development opportunities, to recruit and retain quality employees and overcome issues like staff recruitment, retention and compensation. Read More>>

Nunavut Arctic College struggles to find nursing students

Mar 19, 2008 - Officials at Nunavut Arctic College are pushing to attract more people, particularly Inuit, to nursing and other health-care professions. Read More>>

Conditions for natives 'disgraceful' says former Lt.-governor

Mar 19, 2008 - Ontario's former lieutenant-governor calls the situation among Canadian aboriginals "utterly disgraceful." Read More>>

A place to heal

ABBOTSFORD, BC, Mar 18, 2008 - B.C. leaders and community partners gathered together yesterday to celebrate the grand opening of Abbotsford's Spirit Bear Centre, the first of its kind in the country. Read More>>

First Nations Health Managers Award of Excellence Winners to be handed out at 7:15 pm March 18th, 2008

OTTAWA, Mar 17, 2008 - For the first time an Award of Excellence will be presented to First Nations Health Managers who have made a difference in their community through their hard work and dedication. Read More>>

First Nations could see HIV epidemic

Mar 17, 2008 - Public health officials are worried an HIV epidemic could explode among First Nations after a new report revealed Manitoba has a disproportionately high number of aboriginal HIV cases. Read More>>

The town that lost 1,200 pounds

Mar 16, 2008 - First Nations of Alert Bay lose 1,200 pounds total in year-long study. Read More>>

Illness stalks Great Lakes dwellers

Mar 15, 2008 - A just-released American report that found higher rates of cancer and other diseases in the Great Lakes region comes as no surprise to a Sarnia expert who investigates poisoned work environments. Read More>>

Scientists to help Aamjiwnaang

Mar 13, 2008 - Concern about pollution and its impact on local health has prompted the Aamjiwnaang First Nation to enlist the help of world-renowned scientists for an upcoming symposium. Read More>>

Aboriginal perspective brought to health careers

Mar 13, 2008 - Alika Lafontaine's parents were told their son would never graduate high school because he was developmentally delayed. Read More>>

Métis centre opens doors

PRINCE GEORGE, BC, Mar 12, 2008 - The newly opened Kikino Métis Children and Family Services centre in Prince George offers a range of programs to support every age, said the facilitator. Read More>>

Aboriginal hero and healer

Mar 11, 2008 - An Aboriginal Achievement Award winner from 2003 was in the news this week. Dr. Jay Wortman was featured in a television documentary on a visionary diet approach he developed for Aboriginal people. Read More>>

Youth driven production tackles Greek tragedy, suicide

REGINA, SK, Mar 11, 2008 - The Kahkewistahaw First Nation has found a creative way to deal with serious social issues like suicide by letting their youths take the lead. Read More>>

MD tests diet theory on B.C. natives

Mar 11, 2008 - A remote community off the north coast of Vancouver Island is the unlikely venue for an experiment that uses diet to try to improve the health of native communities. Read More>>

CBC documentary to challenge B.C. Natives on weight loss

Mar 7, 2008 - A potentially groundbreaking study on weight loss and diabetes in Native populations has wrapped up in Alert Bay, B.C. Its findings will be presented to the country on March 11 on CBC. Read More>>

Alarm bells sound over threat of mercury contamination

Mar 9, 2008 - A coalition of environmental groups, First Nations and academics are demanding that the province investigate the threat of mercury contamination from industrial activities in the Boreal Forest. Read More>>

Bird flu scare prompts Nunavik pandemic plan

KUUJJUAQ, QC, Mar 7, 2008 - If a pandemic flu hits Quebec, airline passengers won't be able to freely travel between Nunavik and the South for three months or longer. Read More>>

Will new law curb domestic violence?

Mar 7, 2008 - Janet Brewster knows how abusive relationships can swallow up your life. She's been in one herself, and she's seen how they can end. Read More>>

Dialogue key to identifying health issues: Draude

REGINA, SK, Mar 6, 2008 - The government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the overall health and quality of life of First Nations and Métis people in Saskatchewan over the next seven years, Indian and Métis Relations Minister June Draude said Thursday. Read More>>

Report details health problems among urban American Indians

Mar 5, 2008 - Rich or poor, American Indians in cities across the country are facing startling health challenges unlike those of any other urban population, according to a new federal study. Read More>>

Health unit's track record with First Nations attracted new medical officer of health

PETERBOROUGH, ON, Mar 5, 2008 - An interest in First Nations is what drew Dr. Rosana Pellizzari to medicine and it’s one reason she’s coming to Peterborough. Read More>>

Health research gets a shot in arm

Mar 4, 2008 - Quebec health researchers received a $125-million boost yesterday that will fund 495 health research grants. Read More>>

First Nation leaders address health issues in Winnipeg

Mar 3, 2008 - Indigenous leaders have gathered in Winnipeg for a national Aboriginal health summit. Read More>>

Arthritis hits First Nations hard

Mar 3, 2008 - Severe forms of arthritis are five times more common among aboriginal people than among the rest of Canada's population. Read More>>

Fort Chip getting sick: Residents blame oilsands

EDMONTON, AB, Mar 2, 2008 - Protesters gathered at the legislature yesterday, claiming oilsands development is leading to an unusually high number of rare cancers and other chronic diseases in Fort Chipewyan. Read More>>

HIV/AIDS campaign underway

Mar 1, 2008 - First Nations people are taking matters into their own hands to try and stem the epidemic of HIV-AIDS disease sweeping through their communities. Read More>>

HIV/AIDS conference called a success

PRINCE ALBERT, SK, Mar 1, 2008 - An aboriginal HIV/AIDS and HCV (hepatitis C) conference was held in Prince Albert this week and it is being hailed as a success. Read More>>

Award-winning film examines native youth health issues

Mar 1, 2008 - Seeking Bimaadiziiwin filmmakers Michelle Derosier and Dave Clement were not the only ones surprised with the massive turnout at the benefit screening of their award-winning film. Read More>>

Native Women’s Association of Canada to actively participate at the National Working Summit on Aboriginal Health

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 29, 2008 – Beverley Jacobs, President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), will play a key role next week at the National Working Summit on Aboriginal Health in Winnipeg. Read More>>

Aboriginal Health Issues to be Discussed in Winnpeg

Feb 29, 2008 - First Nations and Métis Relations Minister June Draude will be in Winnipeg on Monday and Tuesday to attend a National Aboriginal Health Working Summit. Read More>>