Actions and Commitments: Call to Action # 22

Exploring Stakeholder: "Government of Ontario"

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March 14, 2024


Anishinabek Nation embracing diabetes with knowledge and care

NationTalk: AnishinabekNews.ca – CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION—The Anishinabek Nation hosted its 2nd Annual Diabetes Conference, Embracing Diabetes with Knowledge and Care, from March 6-7, in Chippewas of Rama First Nation as a way to bring together frontline workers who care for Indigenous people with diabetes. Day 1 of the conference welcomed a variety of presenters...

January 23, 2024


Maamwesying Ontario Health Team and Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre solidify Collaboration Agreement with signing ceremony

Carol Eshkakogan, CEO of Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc./Chair of the Maamwesying Ontario Health Team Leadership Council (left), and Jane Battistelli, President and CEO of Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre (right). – Photo supplied NationTalk: AnishinabekNews,ca – SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK (January 15, 2024) – Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc., as a core...

December 7, 2023


Ontario Connecting Indigenous Peoples to Culturally Appropriate Care

Expanded training program helping health care providers better meet the needs of Indigenous communities NationTalk: TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing up to $1 million over the next two years to expand the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council’s (IPHCC) Indigenous cultural safety training program. This expansion will allow the program to deliver more cultural...

October 10, 2023


Letter of Relationship signed between Indigenous Health Circle and Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital

NationTalk: (Orillia, ON) Strengthening its highly valued partnership, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) has entered into a formal Letter of Relationship with the Indigenous Health Circle, an inclusive planning body that comprises Indigenous health service providers, health professionals, Indigenous communities, and various organizations throughout Simcoe County, Muskoka and surrounding areas. A signing ceremony took place...

October 4, 2023


Cornwall, Ont., hospital hires new Indigenous patient navigator

April White takes on role to better meet the needs of patients from Akwesasne CBC Indigenous: April White hopes her new role as an Indigenous patient navigator will help people from her community have a better experience seeking health care.  The position is aimed at better meeting the needs of Indigenous patients and was created through a partnership...

August 28, 2023


External ED Assessment Panel makes recommendations for Niagara Health

NationTalk: The independent third-party panel reviewing the circumstances surrounding the death of Indigenous patient Heather Winterstein in the St. Catharines Emergency Department (ED) in December 2021 released its final report and recommendations on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. As we work towards reconciliation, President and CEO Lynn Guerriero has committed to accountability and transparency and accepts all of...

August 8, 2023


New Partnership Supports High-Quality Perinatal, Newborn And Child Healthcare For Indigenous Peoples In Ontario

NationTalk: Toronto, ON – The Indigenous Primary Health Care Council (IPHCC) and the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) are pleased to announce a new partnership that aims to foster high-quality perinatal, newborn and child healthcare for Indigenous peoples in Ontario. This new strategic Relationship Agreement is entered into with a mutual spirit of...

August 8, 2023


Clear vision for the future: Canadian Ophthalmological Society celebrates Indigenous Children Eye Examination Project, impacting 6,000 lives to date

NationTalk: TORONTO – August marks Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, and as good vision is significantly important for a child’s growth and well-being, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) wants to raise awareness about the importance of eye exams and highlight the work that’s being done by the Indigenous Children Eye Examination (ICEE) project. To...

June 26, 2023


‘It is who I am, deeply rooted in me’: York Region hospitals empower Indigenous Peoples with healing, smudging

Mackenzie Health, Oak Valley establish new smudging policies, Southlake introduces new Indigenous patient services NationTalk: YorkRegion.com – When there’s smoke, there may not necessarily be fire. Instead, smoke may mean there’s healing and smudging with sage, cedar, sweet grass and traditional tobacco.  Recently, all the hospitals in York Region established policies to allow for smudging...

May 5, 2023


Doctors at this Toronto hospital can now refer Indigenous patients to a traditional healer

“The fact that we’re doing this within a hospital demonstrates that we believe these systems can work alongside one another.” Toronto Star: When Indigenous patients arrive at Women’s College Hospital they will see signs that traditional healing practices can be part of their care. Indigenous artwork is incorporated into hospital spaces, while posters placed at...

October 12, 2022


Anishinabek Nation lends support to Indigenous diabetes international conference promoting Indigenous ways and knowledge

THOROLD, Ontario – An upcoming event is causing a great stir in the world of Indigenous diabetes wellness. On Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28, 2022, the Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle (IDHC) is hosting a virtual international conference to which all are invited and all are welcome. And many are stepping forward. “This conference marks...

November 16, 2020


CAMH launches Shkaabe Makwa, Anishinaabe for “Spirit Bear helper”

Toronto Star – Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto launches an Indigenous-led centre dedicated to improving health-care services for First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities. Shkaabe Makwa, Anishinaabe for “Spirit Bear helper”, “plans to meld Indigenous knowledge and traditions with medical research, training and healing models for caregivers serving Indigenous communities”. Dr. James...

October 25, 2019


Re-opening of Mamisarvik Healing Centre in Ottawa

Tungasuvvingat Inuit with the support of the Government of Ontario announce the re-opening of Mamisarvik Healing Centre in Ottawa to serve and offer delivery of Inuit specific trauma informed healing and address substance abuse disorders. Mamisarvik will offer extensive counselling sessions, culturally-specific healing, time with Elders and a world class team of health experts....

May 30, 2016


Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy

With funding support from five ministries, Indigenous partners and service providers will continue to support the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy. The strategy supports culturally appropriate solutions to improve healing, health and wellness in communities across Ontario....

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