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LU researcher gets $2 million to study Aboriginal kids’ health issues
University researcher Nancy Young has received a $2 million Health System Research Fund (HSRF) grant for Health Promotion from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. reprinted from sudbury.com University…
Cultural mindfulness training fosters understanding
NE LHIN programming being rolled out to hospitals, health-care organizations BY LINDSAY KELLY A new training program to help health-care practitioners become more mindful when working with Aboriginal patients is…
NAN stresses link between food and Indigenous health
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s annual Food Sympossium brings together delegates from across NAN territory to address the region’s food challenges and learn about traditional food preparation. Solutions include more generous…
Cancer screening targets Indigenous communities
Cathy Paroschy Harris with the Screen for Life Coach. The coach plays a key role in providing more access to cancer screening to everyone across northwestern Ontario including Indigenous communities….
Late start didn’t deter Dr. Elaine Innes
“My heritage is very important to me. I believe the fact that I am Aboriginal is where my resiliency comes from… and my determination to succeed.” – Dr. Elaine Innes….
Choose Life program funds emergency suicide response
NAN Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum (left) and Choose Life program co-ordinator Rosemary McKay. Choose Life is an immediate relief program under the Jordan’s Principle Child-First Initiative designed to…
Outreach model critical for mental health program
Staff of the Ogimaawabitoong Kenora Chiefs Advisory Mental Health and Addictions Program with their grandmother drum. Kenora Chiefs Advisory program serves 13 communities BY NORM TOLLINSKY Mental health case managers…
Program helps Aboriginal survivors of childhood trauma
Cheryl Hankard, Naandwe Noojimowin team lead/training specialist, Kelly Jeffords, Naandwe Noojimowin training specialist and Lisa Meawasige, director of mental wellness and minobimaadizing services. BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN Given prominent media coverage…
NE LHIN funds PSW training in coastal communities
Three proud graduates if PSW training. “You can’t take an elder away from their home and community. It’s heart wrenching.” – Heather Cranney, First Nations Community Health Development Lead with…
NOSM introduces remote First Nations residency program
David Paul Achneepineskum, CEO, Matawa First Nations Management; Dr. Roger Strasser, NOSM Dean; and, Chief Elizabeth Atlookan, Eabametoong First Nation. NOSM, Matawa, and Eabametoong First Nation Create a unique family…