Manitoba to discuss health with First Nations in north

The province will hold talks this fall with First Nations to improve health services in the populous Island Lake region.Premier Greg Selinger said Tuesday the consultations will help determine whether to build a hospital in the region or adopt a decentralized model that would see different communities specialize in specific areas of health care.
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Island Lake Regional Health Consultations Set to Begin in September

Manitoba will begin community consultations with residents of Garden Hill, St. Theresa Point, Red Sucker Lake and Wasagamack First Nations this fall on plans to improve health services in the Island Lake region, Premier Greg Selinger announced today at the Assembly of First Nations annual general meeting in Winnipeg

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Nunavut’s aspiring doctors learn hands-on anatomy Youth camps aimed at health careers

Participants in this week’s health careers camp at Iqaluit’s Nunavut Arctic College campus learned about anatomy the hands-on way — by dissecting a seal and looking at its organs.
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Canada Shares in an Historic Occasion to Mark a Pivotal Anniversary for Metis People

Parliamentary Secretary John Duncan today participated in Back to Batoche Days in Batoche, Saskatchewan. Mr. Duncan attended the day's activities on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians.

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New funding structure for physicians in the Sioux Lookout Area

An agreement was signed between Sioux Lookout Regional Physician Services Inc. (SLRPSI) and the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care which provides a new funding structure for physicians in the Sioux Lookout area.

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National Aboriginal Role Models get news coverage

To access news articles on the 2010-11 National Aboriginal Role Models, please visit the NARMP blog for recent updates.

CDA joins First Nations Leaders in dialogue on Access to Oral Health Care

Ottawa - Canadian Dental Association (CDA) is taking part in the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly on July 20-22, 2010 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. CDA’s goal is to join First Nations leaders in advocating on behalf of the First Nations people for better access to oral health care.

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Participation in sports and cultural activities among Aboriginal children and youth

Recent studies show that participating in extracurricular activities can have many benefits for children...This article draws on the children and youth section of the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) to explore participation in sports and cultural activities by Inuit, Métis and off-reserve First Nations children aged 6 to 14.

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On-Call Physician Robot dispatched to remote Labrador

Nain, NL – People living in Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, now have access to faster, more comprehensive health care. A Remote Presence Robotic System has been installed at the Nain Community Clinic, enabling those in the north coast community to receive medical care without having to travel elsewhere.

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Research project aims to improve aboriginal health care

UBC researchers have partnered with members of local health care organizations on a research initiative that aims to strengthen cultural safety and change aboriginal health care in the Okanagan Valley.

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Yukon opens traditional healing camp

A new addictions treatment facility near Whitehorse is combining traditional aboriginal teachings with modern methods.The land-based healing camp officially opened Thursday at Jackson Lake, about a half-hour's drive from downtown Whitehorse and situated on the Kwanlin Dun First Nation's traditional territory.
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Diabetes a quiet and growing epidemic

Diabetes is epidemic and poised to get much worse. More than two million Canadians have the disease and it is estimated another five million -- 15 per cent of the country's population -- are "pre-diabetic" and an increasing, and worrying, number of them are young adults, and children.
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ICC develops circumpolar Inuit health plan

The new health strategy will see ICC using its circumpolar role to push for changes in policies that are “at odds” with Inuit health and wellness.
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