Kids push for more help, programs from KIA

KUGLUKTUK, Nov. 2, 2007 - Young people in Kugluktuk need a shelter to go to when "houses are not safe due to alcohol and drug consumption and card games," Chad Keadjuk told the recent Kitikmeot Inuit Association annual general meeting in Cambridge Bay. Read More>>

Aboriginal youth speak out at conference

Nov. 1, 2007 - First Nations youth are speaking up. Roughly 500 native young people voiced their desire for a stronger partnership and presence among community leaders at the third National Assembly of First Nation Youth Summit in Winnipeg yesterday. Read More>>

Government of Canada Renews Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Health with the United States of America

WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 1, 2007 - The Honourable Tony Clement, Federal Minister of Health and Secretary of Health, Mike Leavitt, of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, today renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Indigenous Health at a signing ceremony in Washington, DC. Read More>>

AFN National Chief accepts historic 'rebuilding our nations Youth Accord'

OTTAWA, Nov. 1, 2007 - Today, hundreds of First Nations youth from across Canada gathered in Winnipeg to complete a draft five-year action plan called: The Rebuilding Our Nations Youth Accord. Read More>>

Septic systems ‘bad news’ story for northern First Nation

Nov. 01, 2007 - The same team that discovered gross inadequacies in the Pikangikum water supply has released a health report showing pandemic conditions of sewage systems on the First Nation of Mishkeegogamang. Read More>>

Annual flu campaign ready to take off in Kivalliq

RANKIN INLET, Oct. 31, 2007 - Kivalliq residents are being asked to roll up their sleeves in the fight against influenza this winter. Read More>>