Saskatchewan First Nations HIV rate double the national average

The head of the Saskatoon Tribal Council calls the rising rates of HIV in the province a “crisis” facing First Nations and Metis people.
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First Nation looking at starting methadone program

A group of physicians and addictions workers are working to get a methadone program on Ahtahkakoop First Nation, northwest of Prince Albert.
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Ontario Midwives Celebrate International Day of the Midwife

"Midwives in Ontario are proud to be part of a model of care that serves as an inspiration to other health care providers around the world," said AOM President Katrina Kilroy. "On this International Day of the Midwife, we hope more than ever that midwifery care is expanded in other parts of the world to women who need it most."
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H1N1 one year later: Canada examines its response to pandemic

Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq says "Canada handled the pandemic successfully and is being looked to as a model for other nations who didn't fare as well".
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B.C.’s native languages at risk of extinction

Indigenous languages in British Columbia are at risk of disappearing as the number of fluent speakers dwindles and school and community language programs struggle to keep them alive, says a new report.
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Running for the health of it

On April 28, the students and staff of C.E. Barry School were treated to a visit by Olympic middle-distance runner, Lynn Kanuka. The renowned runner was invited by Pauline Knapton, the school’s First Nations support worker.
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