Actions and Commitments: Call to Action # 18
Exploring Theme: "Govt. Commitment to Indig. Health"
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April 18, 2024
Report says Winnipeg mobile overdose prevention site ‘surpassing all expectations’
A mobile overdose prevention site is shown in Winnipeg in this undated handout photo. A mobile overdose prevention site in Winnipeg has seen tens of thousands of visits from people looking to access services or use drugs in a safe setting Ѡmore than double what was initially anticipated, says a review of the site’s first...
April 18, 2024
Ontario Connecting Over 23,000 People to Primary Care Teams in London Area, Lambton, and Chatham-Kent
Table of Contents NationTalk: Health , MUNCEY — The Ontario government is investing nearly $6.4 million to connect over 23,000 people to primary care teams in the London area, Lambton, and Chatham-Kent. This is part of Ontario’s $110 million investment to connect up to 328,000 people to primary care teams, bringing the province one step closer...
April 17, 2024
Eskasoni, Province Celebrate Opening of New Long-Term Care Home
NationTalk: Mi’kmaw elders and seniors across the province now have access to long-term care in a Mi’kmaw community. A new 48-room home named Kiknu, a Mi’kmaw word meaning “our home,” in Eskasoni is the first in the province to be built in a First Nation community. An event to mark the home’s opening was held...
April 16, 2024
New health clinic opens for Indigenous families in Montreal
Clinic is integrated within Native Montreal, a friendship centre CBC Indigenous: A new health clinic in Montreal aims to provide culturally safe care for Indigenous families living in the city. It’s a collaborative project launched by Native Montreal, a friendship centre, in partnership with the regional health authority. Philippe Meilleur, executive director of Native Montreal, said the...
April 5, 2024
Statement by Dr. Alexander Caudarella on the creation of the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence in Alberta
NationTalk: OTTAWA — “On behalf of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), I am pleased to note the Government of Alberta’s intention to create the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence — or CoRE — which will conduct research and evaluate Alberta’s government services. As many know, the mental health and substance use...
April 5, 2024
Ontario Connecting Over 16,000 People to Primary Care Teams in Northwestern Ontario
NationTalk: THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing more than $5 million to connect over 16,000 people to primary care teams in Northwestern Ontario, including Thunder Bay, Kenora, Fort Frances, and Sioux Lookout. This is part of Ontario’s $110 million investment to connect up to 328,000 people to primary care teams, bringing the province...
March 26, 2024
Government of Canada signs two bilateral agreements with New Brunswick to improve health care and long-term care in the province
NationTalk: Health Canada – Canadians deserve health care and long-term care systems that provide them with timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. That is why today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc,...
March 25, 2024
Canada signs close to $256 million bilateral agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador to improve health care over three years
NationTalk: Health Canada – Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years to support the Working Together to Improve Health Care for Canadians plan. Today, the Honourable Mark...
March 22, 2024
Ontario Connecting Up to 34,000 People to Primary Care Teams in Simcoe, Bruce and York Regions
NationTalk: BARRIE — The Ontario government is investing more than $9.8 million to connect up to 34,000 people to primary care teams in Simcoe, Bruce and York Regions. This is part of Ontario’s $110 million investment to connect up to 328,000 people across the province to primary care teams, bringing the province one step closer...
March 18, 2024
Government of Canada signs two bilateral agreements with Saskatchewan to support initiatives to improve health care
From: Health Canada NationTalk: Health Canada – Canadians deserve a health care system that provides them with timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan’s Minister of...
March 14, 2024
Chief of Vuntut Gwitchin hopes proposed law will improve health care delivery
Yukon government is proposing territory wide health authority to improve system. APTN News: The chief of Vuntut Gwitchin says she’s hoping the health authority plan that is being proposed by the territorial government will help improve the lives of First Nations people in the Yukon. Pauline Frost, who is also chair of the Chiefs Committee on Health,...
March 12, 2024
Government of Canada signs agreements with Yukon delivering nearly $86 million to improve health care
From: Health Canada NationTalk: Health Canada – Canadians deserve a health care system that provides them with timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Tracy-Anne McPhee, Minister of...
March 8, 2024
New mental-health, addictions care expands for young people in Vancouver
NationTalk: VANCOUVER – Young people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver and struggling with mental-health and addictions challenges will get better access to care and supports to help them find a pathway to recovery and a better life. As part of one of the largest expansions in youth mental-health and addictions supports, 28 new youth community care...
February 26, 2024
Government of Yukon receives national recognition for progress towards reconciliation through health and wellness systems
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services has been recognized as a national leader for its progress towards reconciliation throughout the Yukon’s health and wellness systems. In an article featured in the Hill Times, a Canadian digital and print news publication based in Ottawa, the department was highlighted alongside other notable...
February 15, 2024
More doctors, more nurses, shorter wait times in Manitoba
NationTalk: Together, the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba are working to bring the health care workers we need to the front lines so we can cut wait times and deliver the best possible care to Manitobans. Today, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, alongside the Premier of Manitoba, Wab Kinew, announced over $633 million...
February 9, 2024
Cutting wait times, delivering better health care in Ontario
NationTalk: GREATER TORONTO AREA, ON – Universal public health care is a core part of what it means to be Canadian. It is the idea that no matter where you live or what you earn, you will always be able to get the care you need. Unfortunately, our health care system has not been living...
February 5, 2024
Ontario Connecting Indigenous Communities to More Mental Health Supports
Nishnawbe Aski Nation receiving $2.6 million to support Indigenous-led healing, health and wellness NationTalk: Thunder Bay — The Ontario government is investing over $2.6 million to connect Indigenous communities to more mental health and addictions supports, closer to home. “Our government recognizes the importance of Indigenous-led, culturally appropriate services,” said Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of...
February 1, 2024
Ontario Connecting Over 300,000 People to Primary Care Teams
$110 million investment brings the province one step closer to connecting everyone in Ontario to primary care NationTalk: PETERBOROUGH — The Ontario government is investing $110 million to connect up to 328,000 people to primary care teams, bringing the province one step closer to connecting everyone in Ontario to primary care. “Our government is making...
January 10, 2024
Canada signs over $355 million bilateral agreement with Nova Scotia to improve health care over three years
This investment will increase access to a primary health provider, reduce backlogs and wait times, further support mental health services, and provide greater access to health data. NationTalk: Health Canada, Halifax, Canada – Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That...
January 9, 2024
Ontario Connecting More Indigenous Youth to Mental Health Services in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation
New Youth Wellness Hub to Provide Culturally Safe Care Closer to Home Table of Contents SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK FIRST NATION — The Ontario government is making it faster and easier for young people to connect to mental health and substance use support by launching a new Youth Wellness Hub to serve Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and surrounding areas....
December 13, 2023
Government of Yukon, Yukon Hospital Corporation and health partners release new Health Human Resources Strategy to better meet Yukoners’ needs
NationTalk: This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and Yukon Hospital Corporation. Today, the Government of Yukon, Yukon Hospital Corporation and health partners released a Health Human Resources Strategy to better ensure that Yukoners have access to the health care services they need, when and where they need them. The Health...
December 12, 2023
Manitoba Government Announces First Indigenous-Led Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine Clinic Now Operational
NationTalk: Clinic Creates Access to Culturally Appropriate Substance-Use and Addictions Services: Smith The first Indigenous-led and culturally informed Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic at the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre (AHWC) Inc. in Winnipeg is now operational, Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith, minister responsible for mental health, announced today. “Our government...
December 1, 2023
GBPH explores new ground to partner with Indigenous community
NationTalk: GREY-BRUCE, The Canadian Press – The local health unit is looking into ways of strengthening the relationship between public health and the Indigenous community. One of those ways involves exploring a rarely-used piece of legislation; another would mean building a bridge with other local boards. Discussion began with Dr. Rim Zayed’s report on the...
November 21, 2023
People in Rutland will have increased health-care access
NationTalk: KELOWNA – People in Rutland will see increased access to team-based health care with a new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) and a community health centre (CHC). “People living in Rutland and surrounding communities will directly benefit from increased access to health-care services delivered through a new urgent and primary care centre and...
November 20, 2023
GN to pay thousands in bonuses to keep health-care workers
Nurses in Nunavut’s most remote communities to get $19,500 annual salary top-up Nunavut Health Minister John Main, NEU President Jason Rochon and Premier P.J. Akeeagok pose Nov. 10 after signing a memorandum of understanding between the union and the department of health. (File photo) NationTalk: Nunatsiaq News – The Government of Nunavut is offering thousands...
November 10, 2023
Refocusing on patient-centred care
A refocused health care system will improve health outcomes for Albertans and empower health care workers to deliver quality care across the province. NationTalk: Alberta’s front-line health workers provide exceptional care to patients and families, and Alberta’s government is committed to supporting their work by providing a high-functioning health care system. Alberta’s government has been...
November 7, 2023
Ontario Connecting Northern and Rural Communities to Critical Care
Renewed and expanded Ornge fleet will better connect patients in rural and remote areas to urgent care NationTalk: SUDBURY — The Ontario government is investing over $108 million to expand Ornge Air Ambulance’s fixed wing fleet with four additional state-of-the-art planes and replace their existing eight fixed wing fleet. This investment will ensure Ornge’s air...
October 30, 2023
Health Canada announces more than $21 million to support community-based organizations who are helping address harms related to substance use
Improving health outcomes for people at risk of substance-related harms and overdose NationTalk: Health Canada – Canada is in the midst of one of the most serious public health crises in our country’s history – the toxic and illegal drug and overdose crisis. No community has been left untouched. That’s why we are leveraging all...
October 24, 2023
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on her annual report 2023: Creating the Conditions for Resilient Communities: A Public Health Approach to Emergencies
NationTalk: Public Health Agency of Canada – Today, my annual report on the state of public health in Canada, entitled Creating the Conditions for Resilient Communities: A Public Health Approach to Emergencies, was tabled in Parliament by the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health. In Canada and around the world, emergencies are occurring with increasing frequency and...
October 20, 2023
Government of Canada and partners invest more than $26 million to advance integrated health care in Canada
From: Canadian Institutes of Health Research NationTalk: Toronto, Ontario – Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Health research is vital for improving people’s health, advancing health equity, and strengthening Canada’s health care systems. This is especially true of implementation science: research that seeks to support the uptake of evidence-based solutions by policymakers and health care providers...
October 19, 2023
Alberta to address anti-Indigenous racism in provincial healthcare system
“We call on the federal government to look at what is being done here in Alberta … to modernize their own approach and their important role and responsibility in advancing equitable health care for Indigenous people in Alberta and across Canada.” — Dr. Tyler White, CEO of Siksika Health Services Tyler White, CEO of Siksika...
October 19, 2023
Alberta to implement recommendations to improve access to health care
NationTalk: Okotoks Online -The province is moving forward on recommendations that have been made to improve access to primary health care. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange provided details on the plan in an update on Alberta’s healthcare system yesterday (October 18, 2023). “Today, I am pleased to announce a number of actions that will help to stabilize...
October 9, 2023
Province acts to address Indigenous racism in health care
NationTalk: VICTORIA – (Oct. 6) – A Ministry of Health progress report marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to dismantle Indigenous-specific racism within B.C.’s health-care system. This 24-month update highlights the implementation progress on the 24 recommendations made in the In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care report,...
September 11, 2023
Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance, Saskatchewan, and ISC celebrate beginning of construction on historic multi-purpose health facility
NationTalk: Indigenous Services Canada — Keeseekoose First Nation, Treaty 4 Territory, Saskatchewan The Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance (SPAHA) broke ground today on a new multi-purpose health care facility on the Keeseekoose First Nation. The SPAHA facility will provide a full suite of services, including public health programming, palliative care, long-term care and mental health...
September 7, 2023
Government of Canada Improves Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
NationTalk: Everyone, regardless of their sexual or gender identity, should have access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and resources that are safe and stigma-free. However, experiences of discrimination within Canada’s health care system have and continue to make it more difficult for many members of marginalized groups to get the care they need....
September 5, 2023
A commitment to empower communities and enhance wellbeing in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Blue Cross and Indigenous partners unite to elevate health literacy across the province NationTalk: SaskToday.ca – With wide-reaching community impact, Saskatchewan Blue Cross is committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of all Saskatchewan people for generations now and those to come. They place priority on giving back to the community through programs and initiatives that...
August 25, 2023
New substance use health emergency strategy released in Yukon
Timelines and overall cost still in the works says health and social services minister. APT News: Yukon has released a new strategy intended to help address substance use in the territory – but how much it will cost and when timelines will be completed are yet to be determined. The newly released Substance Use Health...
August 18, 2023
New Indigenous health centre opens in Montreal
Need intensified following controversial death of Indigenous patient Joyce Echaquan. APTN News: A new Indigenous health centre has opened in Montreal, prompted, in part, by the controversial death of Joyce Echequan. Michelle Reis-Amores, executive director of Tiotihtià:ke (Mohawk for Montreal), said the project was a long time in coming. “There has been this dream to...
August 15, 2023
New Mental Health Services Now Open in Sioux Lookout
16 new supportive treatment beds will connect people with addictions challenges to the care they need close to home NationTalk: SIOUX LOOKOUT — The Ontario government, in partnership with the Sioux Lookout Friendship Accord and Kenora District Services Board, has opened 16 new supportive treatment beds in Sioux Lookout to connect people and families in...
August 10, 2023
Ontario Expanding Access to Midwifery Services
$8.2 million investment making it faster and easier to connect to midwifery care close to home NationTalk: TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $8.27 million for new and expanded midwifery services across the province that will connect thousands of families to faster care in their own community. This funding includes $4.82 million to expand...
August 10, 2023
AHS launches new Indigenous Central Zone one-line support – The Pipestone Flyer
Nation Talk: Pipestone Flyer – Alberta Health Services (AHS), the provincial health authority, has introduced a new support line to assist Indigenous peoples in the Central Zone navigate the health system. Staffed by Indigenous Health Link staff, the toll-free Indigenous Support Line can be accessed by calling 1-844-944-4744 or by calling Health Link at 811....
August 9, 2023
Government of Canada Strengthens Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Indigenous Communities
NationTalk: Health Canada – Everyone, regardless of their sexual or gender identity, has the right to be their authentic self, which includes having access to the care that they need to lead a happy and healthy life. This is especially true for Indigenous and racialized populations, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities, as the barriers they face are...
August 3, 2023
Province invests in building healthier communities
NationTalk: VICTORIA – People throughout B.C. will benefit from healthier and more connected communities as the provincial government provides grants through the PlanH program to local governments and Indigenous communities. Funded by the Ministry of Health and administered by BC Healthy Communities, the PlanH program supports local and Indigenous governments to create healthier communities through...
August 2, 2023
Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in First Nation Community
New Elder care home will bring 128 much-needed long-term care beds to Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory NationTalk: TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY — Construction is underway on a new Elder care home to be operated by the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, a First Nation community on the shore of the Bay of...
August 1, 2023
Calgary Indigenous healing lodge to offer programs to NWT residents
A photo shared to Facebook of the Sunrise Healing Lodge. Sunrise Healing Lodge Society/Facebook. NationTalk: CabinRadio – Northwest Territories residents wanting to attend an addictions treatment facility will now have access to Indigenous-based programming. The territorial government said Tuesday it is partnering with Sunrise Healing Lodge to expand treatment options available to residents. The Calgary-based...
July 28, 2023
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on health centre service reductions and staffing shortages
NationTalk: Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee issued the following statement: “Many Yukoners, especially in the communities, are concerned about staffing shortages and service reductions at their local health care facilities, especially in remote and rural communities. On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I want to assure you that we hear your...
July 27, 2023
Government of Canada and JDRF Canada jointly invest $33 million in research to defeat diabetes
The age-standardized prevalence rates for diabetes are 17.2% among First Nations individuals living on-rserve, 10.3% among First Nations individuals living off-reserve and 7.3% among Métis people, compared to 5.0% in the general population NationTalk: Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Canada is among the ten countries with the highest rates of type 1 diabetes in...
July 21, 2023
Government of Canada Announces $2.5 million for Projects to Improve Mental Health Supports for Indigenous Peoples
NationTalk: Health Canada – Indigenous Peoples face multiple barriers in accessing adequate mental health care, primarily due to systemic racism stemming from colonial practices and policies like residential schooling. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing disparities across our universal healthcare system and ensuring that all Indigenous Peoples have equitable access to compassionate, trauma-informed,...
July 20, 2023
Manitoba Government and Doctors Manitoba Reach Landmark Tentative Agreement
by ahnationtalk on July 20, 2023 July 20, 2023 Historic Investments to Retain and Recruit More Physicians: Stefanson The Manitoba government has reached a comprehensive tentative agreement with Doctors Manitoba for a new Physician Services Agreement, which features record overall funding increases of $268 million for physician services over four years, Premier Heather Stefanson announced today. “Our government...
July 19, 2023
Yukon First Nations Chiefs Committee on Health to guide implementation of Putting People First
NationTalk: A Yukon First Nations Chiefs Committee on Health has been formed to provide direction and oversight regarding the transformation of the health and social system in the Yukon. This includes the implementation of the Putting People First report and the creation of Health and Wellness Yukon, a health authority for the territory. The newly...
July 19, 2023
Ontario Connecting Children and Youth to Care Close to Home
$330 million annual boost in spending expands pediatric services in communities across the province NationTalk: OTTAWA — The Ontario government is investing an additional $330 million each year in pediatric health services to connect children and youth to more convenient and high-quality care close to home at hospitals, clinics and community-based health care facilities across...
July 11, 2023
Provincial Government Releases Final Evaluation Report on Towards Recovery
NationTalk: The Department of Health and Community Services has released its final Towards Recovery Evaluation Report, providing details about the work undertaken to transform the provincial mental health and addictions system to one that is person centered, trauma informed and recovery focused. A broad collaboration of over 250 stakeholders from across the province Towards Recovery is...
July 6, 2023
Building a recovery community with Siksika Nation
NationTalk: MA new recovery community on Siksika Nation will support people struggling with addiction to pursue recovery. Alberta’s government is expanding treatment and recovery options to help Albertans pursue recovery at no cost. This includes establishing 11 new recovery communities that will allow for long-term addiction treatment throughout the province. Alberta’s government has signed a...
July 5, 2023
Tsuut’ina First Nation signs agreement for addictions recovery treatment facility
Alberta government continues plan for recovery oriented funding for First Nations APTN News: Tsuut’ina First Nation in Alberta signed an agreement with the province for up to $30 million to build addiction treatment capacity on First Nations lands Wednesday. Smith has signed other agreements with First Nations, such as the announcement of $30 million in...
July 4, 2023
Government of Canada announces mental health supports for Indigenous communities
NationTalk: Public Health Agency of Canada: Indigenous Peoples face multiple barriers in accessing adequate mental health and substance use care, primarily due to systemic racism stemming from colonial practices and policies like residential schooling. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing disparities across our universal healthcare system and ensuring that all Indigenous Peoples have...
June 28, 2023
Discharge planners and passionate advocates for Indigenous clients
“I vowed that no one under my caseload is going to have a “satisfactory” discharge plan. I will go to all lengths to ensure that there is a safe and exceptional discharge plan suitable to that patient’s and family’s needs.” Bev Swan, Discharge Planning Coordinator, Indigenous Health NationTalk: Shared Health Soins Commun – Bev Swan...
June 13, 2023
Northwest Territories’ Mental Health System Transformed Through Stepped Care 2.0
From Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Government of Northwest Territories and Stepped Care Solutions NationTalk: The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) government, in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Stepped Care Solutions, is happy to announce a 79% reduction in average wait times for mental wellness counselling between 2020 and 2022, along with same-day...
June 9, 2023
Tabling of the cultural safety bill
by ahnationtalk on June 9, 2023 NationTalk: QUÉBEC CITY, QC – Minister Responsible for Relations with the First Nations and the Inuit Ian Lafrenière has tabled in the National Assembly a draft legislation to adopt the cultural safety approach in the health and social services network (HSSN). Bilateral consultation meetings with 14 Indigenous organizations that expressed their expectations...
June 8, 2023
Manitoba Government Invests More Than $4.7 Million in New Addictions Treatment Spaces, Enhanced Community Programming in Rural, Northern Manitoba
NationTalk: BRANDON—The Manitoba government is investing more than $4.7 million to increase the capacity of high-quality, evidence-based addictions treatment services in rural and northern communities in order to ensure more Manitobans are able to access timely and effective treatment closer to home, Mental Health and Community Wellness Minister Janice Morley-Lecomte announced here today. “We recognize...
June 5, 2023
Manitoba Government Invests $145 Million to Improve Access, Reliability of Health Services Across Manitoba’s North
New Clinic in The Pas, Regional Stakeholders Help to Determine Additional Capital Investments to Bring Care Closer to Home: Stefanson NationTalk: THE PAS—The Manitoba government will invest $145 million in improved health care for communities across northern Manitoba, enhancing primary care and chronic disease services and building up mental health and addictions treatment options that...
May 9, 2023
Manitoba Government’s New Nursing Float Pool Supports Patient Care in Rural, Northern Communities
NationTalk: Approximately 900 Shifts Worked in First Three Months of 2023: Gordon Fifty-five nurses have been hired into the Manitoba government’s provincial nursing float pool since its inception late last year, bringing nurses back into the public system to work shifts in rural and northern communities, Health Minister Audrey Gordon announced today. “Our government is...
May 4, 2023
Ontario Connecting Indigenous Communities to More Mental Health and Addictions Support
NationTalk: $33 million provincial investment expanding access to programs and services for Indigenous peoples and their families MUNCEY — Ontario has invested nearly $33 million in 2022-23 into over 100 mental health and addictions supports and programs designed to meet the needs of Indigenous communities across the province. “For generations, Indigenous communities and elders have...
April 25, 2023
Manitoba Govt. Providing more than $2.1 Million to Support Indigenous-Led Mental Health and Addictions Programming through Indigenous Reconciliation Initiatives Fund
NationTalk: The Manitoba government is providing more than $2.1 million to support Indigenous-led mental health and wellness programming through the Indigenous Reconciliation Initiatives Fund, Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke announced today. “This funding supplements existing emergency response efforts and will assist communities in providing Indigenous-led supports,” said Clarke. “I would like to...
April 25, 2023
Manitoba Government Providing more than $2.1 Million to Support Indigenous-Led Mental Health and Addictions Programming through Indigenous Reconciliation Initiatives Fund
NationTalk: The Manitoba government is providing more than $2.1 million to support Indigenous-led mental health and wellness programming through the Indigenous Reconciliation Initiatives Fund, Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke announced today. “This funding supplements existing emergency response efforts and will assist communities in providing Indigenous-led supports,” said Clarke. “I would like to...
April 24, 2023
Drug to help prevent serious RSV illness in babies approved by Health Canada
By age 2, most babies in Canada get RSV, which can be mild or cause bronchiolitis and pneumonia CBC News: Canadian Press – Health Canada has approved a new antibody drug to help protect babies from serious illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Nirsevimab, also known by its brand name Beyfortus, was authorized...
April 21, 2023
Ottawa signs agreement with Nova Scotia First Nations chiefs on health services
Agreement another step to transform design and delivery of health services for Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia CBC News: Canadian Press – The federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nova Scotia’s Mi’kmaq chiefs on the transfer of federal health services.Friday’s agreement with the 13 chiefs continues a process that will ultimately transform the...
April 14, 2023
Trudeau announces $8.2B to renew 10-year funding for B.C. First Nations Health Authority
First Nations Health Authority provides health services to 200 First Nations in B.C. CBC News: B.C.’s First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has received $8.2 billion in funding from the federal government to support programming and services for more than 200 First Nations for another 10 years. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu made the...
April 4, 2023
Pilot projects could pave way forward for Indigenous health care
Based on the principles of nationhood, individual Indigenous communities take the lead in determining how their communities will work with partners to address health care disparities. iPolitics: Four community-led pilot projects have seen significant improvements in health care for Indigenous communities across the country, supporters say, leading to a push for the government to address...
March 24, 2023
Joint message from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed and Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu on World Tuberculosis Day
Indigenous Services Canada: Ottawa, Ontario — Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed and Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu issued the following statement today on World Tuberculosis Day 2023: “Tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks continue to be an unfortunate and unnecessary reality in Inuit Nunangat. TB disproportionately impacts Inuit communities throughout the country. The Government of Canada and...
March 22, 2023
The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada launches funding for training to improve health care access in rural settings
NationTalk: SHAWVILLE, QC – Equitable access to health care is a growing concern for rural, remote and Indigenous communities, and today the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) is addressing the issue with the launch of the National Advanced Skills and Training Program for Rural Practice. The goal of the program is to support...
March 17, 2023
Province fronts cash for Indigenous seniors’ homes
Healthy elders are the future, says Chief Arcand NationTalk: St. Albert Gazette – New funds in this year’s provincial budget for continuing care homes could help more elders live longer in their home communities, says the chief of Alexander First Nation. Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping and Indigenous Relations Minister Rick Wilson were at the...
March 2, 2023
Working in partnership to deliver high-quality health care for Indigenous Peoples
NationTalk: Indigenous Peoples face unique challenges when it comes to receiving the health care they deserve including, for example, a lack of family doctors and nurse practitioners in rural and remote communities. The Government of Canada is working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis partners across the country to address gaps and systemic inequities in...
February 21, 2023
Record investment in Alberta’s primary health care
NationTalk: Alberta’s government is proposing historical funding to strengthen the province’s primary health care system. If passed, Budget 2023 would invest a record $2 billion – the highest investment ever – to improve primary health care. This would include funding for Primary Care Networks, payments to family doctors, funding to strengthen and modernize primary health...
February 15, 2023
Indigenous patient advocates start work next week in the N.W.T.
Health minister also announces a new office of client experience CBC News: N.W.T. Health Minister Julie Green has announced that the Indigenous Patient Advocates program has launched. Green announced the program’s start in the legislature Tuesday and told members the program will help Indigenous residents and their families access cultural, spiritual, emotional and language supports. ...
January 10, 2023
Territorial Client and Family Engagement Plan
NationTalk: The Department of Health is developing a Territorial Client and Family Engagement Plan to offer community members an opportunity to provide input and feedback on healthcare services in Nunavut. This spring, the Department of Health will hold public consultations in several Nunavut communities to gather input and feedback from Inuit organizations, Elders, hamlets, community...
December 1, 2022
Province provides update on work addressing racism in B.C. health care
NationTalk: VICTORIA – The Ministry of Health has released a progress report on government’s steps to address Indigenous-specific racism in B.C.’s health-care system, as recommended in the In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care report. Government is committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous people. Eradicating Indigenous-specific racism in British Columbia...
November 29, 2022
NS Government: Province Seeks Feedback on Racism, Discrimination in Healthcare
NationTalk: The Province is asking diverse groups to share their experiences in order to improve Nova Scotia’s healthcare system. The Department of Health and Wellness and health system partners have launched an online survey to collect feedback from communities that might have experienced systemic racism and discrimination in the healthcare system. This includes Indigenous people,...
November 25, 2022
Federal investments supporting First Nations-led health services and community safety in northern Manitoba
Indigenous Services Canada: Health and community safety systems that reflect the values and respond to the needs of First Nations help to improve outcomes and reduce disparities between First Nations and non-First Nations people. Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Grand Chief Garrison Settee of the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) and Dr....
November 23, 2022
2022 Putting People First Annual Report: Yukon plans for reconciliation in health and social services
Of the 76 recommendations, 14 are operational, 39 are in progress and 23 have yet to be started. What follows relates specifically to Indigenous people. Partnership with Yukon First Nations Government-to-government work with Yukon First Nations is an essential element of system transformation and we are committed to working in partnership with First Nations governments. We...
November 23, 2022
Growing 211’s mental health and addiction support capacity
Connect callers from rural and Indigenous communities with increased culturally and locally relevant supports. NationTalk: Alberta’s government is investing more than $15 million over three years to help connect Albertans to local addiction and mental health services. As part of building a recovery-oriented system of care, Alberta’s government is doubling 211 funding from $7.5 million...
October 14, 2022
Ontario Announces Three New Northern Ontario Health Teams
NationTalk: TORONTO — The Ontario government, in partnership with Ontario Health, has approved three new Ontario Health Teams in Northern Ontario that will break down barriers in people’s health care to provide connected and more convenient care. “These three new Ontario Health Teams will improve the way people access health care by ensuring they can...
July 6, 2022
University of Northern BC institutes working to increase safety and respect for Indigenous Peoples in Canada’s health systems
Indigenous Services Canada: Prince George, unceded lands of the Lheidli T’enneh people, British Columbia — The National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) and the Health Arts Research Centre (HARC), both housed at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), are receiving new funds to support health care professionals to address anti-Indigenous racism, practise in...
June 24, 2022
Southern Chiefs’ Organization developing Agreement-in-Principle with Manitoba and Canada to form First Nation health authority
ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — After two years of battling the COVID-19 global pandemic that disproportionately impacted southern First Nations, a holistic, trauma-informed Anishinaabe and Dakota healthcare system takes another step forward today, with Manitoba committing to developing an Agreement-in-Principle with Canada and the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO). This First Nations led tripartite table...
May 13, 2022
Renewal of Vancouver Island Partnership Accord
NationTalk: A renewed commitment to improve the health and wellness outcomes of all First Nations people living in the Island Health region was made between the First Nations Health Authority, Island Health and the Vancouver Island Regional Caucus representing the 50 Nations on Vancouver Island through the signing of the renewed Vancouver Island Partnership Accord. A...
February 22, 2022
Establishment of the First Nations Health Ombudsperson’s office
Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) along with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced today that the FSIN will be establishing the first ever First Nations Health Ombudsperson’s Office in the province of Saskatchewan. Indigenous Services Canada is providing $1.17 million to support this work. The First Nations...
October 29, 2021
$36M Investment in Mental Health and Addictions
Government of Ontario – The Ontario government is investing more than $36 million in community-led mental health and addictions supports in Indigenous communities across the province. This funding will help ensure culturally appropriate and trauma-informed supports are readily available for Indian residential school survivors and their families as well as Indigenous-led student, youth and gender-focused...
August 6, 2021
Addressing anti-Indigenous racism in health systems: Federal response
The Government of Canada’s response to the National Dialogues held in October 2020, January 2021 and June 2021. On this page: Overview Canada is committed to ending anti-Indigenous racism in our health systems in a way that is informed by the lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples and based on the recognition of rights of Indigenous...
August 5, 2021
Federal investments for Nishnawbe Aski Nation Health Services
Indigenous Services Canada – Government committed $17.8 million over the next two years in additional federal support to Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) for their continued efforts and progress towards transforming the design and delivery of their health services. Earlier this year, the Government of Canada signed a trilateral statement with NAN and the Government of Ontario,...
July 9, 2021
Federal investments to Nishnawbe Aski Nation Mental Health and Addictions Pandemic Response Program
Minister of Indigenous Services, announced $2,657,560 to support the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Mental Health and Addictions Pandemic Response Program, a unique First Nation-led initiative responding to the specific health needs of community members in northern Ontario. It will identify the mental health and wellness services that are already available, and bridge the existing gaps...
June 30, 2021
Enhanced Indigenous staffing and services to Indigenous patients
“The GNWT is the primary healthcare service provider in the territory, and we are responsible for training all staff to deliver equitable and anti-racist service to all clients and patients…It is critically important for Indigenous people to be represented in adequate numbers across the healthcare system, beginning in post-secondary health education among staff and faculty...
June 23, 2021
Health Standards Organization Draft Standard
Health Standards Organization (HSO), in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), is pleased to open a public review on its new British Columbia (B.C.) First Nations, Métis and Inuit Cultural Safety and Humility standard (HSO 75000:2022 E Cultural Safety and Humility B.C.). The draft standard, which is the first of its kind in...
May 3, 2021
AHRC: Systemic Indigenous racism is a major issue throughout Alberta
Alberta Human Rights Commission – Research, data, and information collected from consultations with key stakeholders indicate that systemic racism—in the health, education, child welfare, housing, and justice (including policing and corrections) systems—is a major issue facing Indigenous Peoples in Alberta. The Alberta Human Rights Commission is launching an Indigenous Human Rights Strategy to guide the Commission’s...
March 23, 2021
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Relationship Accords
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) celebrate the signing of Relationship Accords with the following organizations: Ornge University Health Network – Peter Munk Cardiac Unit Paramedics Association of Canada Canadian Red Cross Northern Ontario School of Medicine Relationship Accords will be signed tomorrow with the following partners: Ontario College of Family Physicians Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario...
March 4, 2021
Investments to expand Indigenous mental health and addictions services
Ontario government is investing over $12.8 million to immediately expand and enhance culturally appropriate mental health and addictions services for Indigenous peoples, families and communities across the province (part of the $176 million being invested in the government’s mental health and addictions plan, Roadmap to Wellness). The government is making investments to expand and enhance community-based...
January 28, 2021
Distinction-based health legislation
CTV – Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller announced the co-development of a distinctions-based health legislation aimed at giving First Nations, Metis and Inuit people control over the delivery of health care in their communities. The announcement came at the conclusion of a two-day virtual meeting on anti-Indigenous racism in Canada’s health care system. Miller noted...
December 21, 2020
The Path to Reconciliation Act Annual Progress Report 2020
An Advisory Committee was established for the development of the draft Indigenous Partnership Strategy Framework (IPSF) that included seventeen Indigenous members with extensive knowledge in the Indigenous health field. The framework was developed to enable culturally relevant and appropriate engagement with First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations and communities in Manitoba’s Health System Transformation. Four...
December 17, 2020
Investments for COVID-19 culturally safe services
As part of a $147M COVID-19 relief package, $8 million is dedicated for targeted, culturally safe services for Indigenous peoples, including land-based programming, and culturally safe and age-appropriate mental health and addictions supports, including wellness supports for children and youth. In addition, over $51.5 million will go towards a cross-sectoral approach to support vulnerable populations,...
December 8, 2020
Québec response to MMIWG Calls to Justice # 20 and # 21
Québec government directly responds to Calls to Justice 20 and 21 from the MMIWG Supplementary Report on Québec by tabling a draft Act to authorize the communication of personal information to the families of Indigenous children who went missing or died after being admitted to an institution. 20. WE CALL UPON the Québec government to...
November 5, 2020
Investments to enhance cultural safety for First Nations and Inuit in health and social services
The government will invest $15 million to implement targeted actions to enhance cultural safety for members of First Nations and Inuit in the health and social services sector. The cultural safety approach consists in recognizing and taking into account of the reality and culture of the person, in the delivery of services and in the...
September 23, 2020
Speech from the Throne
Speech from the Throne included: “Expediting work to co-develop distinctions-based Indigenous health legislation with First Nations, Inuit, and the Métis Nation, and a distinctions-based mental health and wellness strategy”....
June 18, 2020
Southern Chiefs’ Organization Health and Wellness MOU with Canada
Anishinaabeg and Dakota peoples will assume greater control of their health and wellness, as a result of an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Canada’s Minister of Indigenous Services and the Southern Chiefs’ Organization. “The path forward to improved health outcomes for First Nations must include high quality, culturally-safe health systems that are designed...
February 14, 2020
Investments in community-based mental health and addiction services
Ontario is expanding mental health, addictions and well-being services for First Nations and Indigenous organizations, helping to provide culturally-appropriate services closer to home by investing $1.2 million in additional funding to expand community-based mental health and addictions services provided by First Nations and Indigenous organizations. Batchewana First Nation to expand existing mental health and wellness...
January 7, 2020
New Public Health Act
Nunavut’s new Public Health Act came into force January 1, replacing the version carried over from the Northwest Territories. This new and improved legislation works to modernize the territory’s health system and recognizes the unique needs of Nunavummiut. Minister of Health George Hickes aid, “The new Act modernizes our public health legislation to ensure processes...
October 9, 2019
Investments in enhanced and expanded health and addictions programming
Announced enhanced and expanded mental health and addictions programming for youth with three new initiatives today. The investments, which total $2.94 million over three years, include: $823,000 to the NorWest Youth Hub, to increase mental health and addictions counselling, Indigenous cultural supports, primary health care, as well as recreation and training opportunities for youth aged...
September 19, 2019
The Health Status of and Access to Healthcare by Registered First Nations
Release of “The Health Status of and Access to Healthcare by Registered First Nation Peoples in Manitoba” that acknowledges that “The analysis and interpretation of findings in this report acknowledge “that the current state of Aboriginal health in Canada is a direct result of previous Canadian government policies, including residential schools” [1]....
August 30, 2019
AFN-QL signs a tripartite MOU with governments of Québec and Canada
Ghislain Picard, Chief of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL) signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)as part of the AFNQL health and social services governance process with governments of Canada and Quebec. The MOU paves the way for better access to health and social services and better delivery of those...
April 3, 2019
Declaration of Commitment to Advance Cultural Safety and Humility in Health and Wellness Services
Declaration of Commitment to Advance Cultural Safety and Humility in Health and Wellness Services first launched by the First Nations Health Authority in July, 2015 with signatories of the Government of BC has now been signed by the federal departments of Indigenous Services and Health, as well as the Public Health Agency of Canada...
February 26, 2019
Caring for Our People – Cultural Safety Action Plan
The Government of the Northwest Territories has acknowledged the role that residential school policies have played in contributing to health disparities for Indigenous peoples. “Caring for Our People – Cultural Safety Action Plan” As part of the Department of Health and Social Services’ official release of the “Caring for Our People: Cultural Safety Action Plan...
January 16, 2019
Commitment to Reconciliation
No formal acknowledgement of the negative impacts of previous colonial government policies The Province of Prince Edward Island is committed to advancing reconciliation with the Mi’kmaq of Prince Edward Island in a manner consistent with Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. Strategic Priorities of the Indigenous Relations Secretariat includes Work with all levels of government,...
October 12, 2018
New health facility for Eskasoni First Nation
No formal acknowledgement of the negative impacts of previous colonial government policies Eskasoni First Nation, District of Unama’ki in the traditional un-ceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people celebrated the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art health centre more than twice the size of the former space that makes it the largest on-reserve health centre in...
October 2, 2018
Indigenous Health Transformational Roadmap 2018-2020
Release of “Indigenous Health Transformational Roadmap 2018-2020”. The Introduction states: “Any action in Indigenous health begins with knowing: the historical impact of legislation and policies on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples in Canada, the current state of Indigenous health, and the health care rights of Indigenous peoples as laid out in international law, constitutional...
June 1, 2018
Indigenous Health in the New Saskatchewan Health Authority: Summary of Findings
No formal acknowledgement of the negative impacts of previous colonial government policies Release of “Indigenous Health in the New Saskatchewan Health Authority: Summary of Findings”. The 2016 Saskatchewan Advisory Panel on Health System Structure Report includes a recommendation to engage with Indigenous people to help inform how best to address First Nations and Métis health...
May 30, 2018
Lack of health services offered in Inuktitut
The lack of health services offered in Indigenous languages is impeding the delivery of care to Indigenous populations, according to Aluki Kotierk, president of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, which administers treaty rights for the 49 000 Inuit inhabitants of Nunavut. The first language of 75% of the Inuit population in Nunavut is Inuktitut, yet patients are...
April 7, 2018
Acknowledgement of impact on health of discriminatory government policies
“The health outcome gaps are a direct result of previous Canadian government policies… but many of those discriminatory policies that have caused the health outcome gaps remain in place… have their roots in the laws, the policies and the operational practices of this country… They were denied the right to self-determination and subjected to laws,...
February 14, 2018
Commitment to Indigenous consultation
Going forward, recognition of rights will guide all government relations with Indigenous peoples,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the House of Commons… The new legislation and policy will be developed, he said, in consultations with the First Nations, Inuit and Métis as well as the provinces and territories and non-Indigenous Canadians that will be led...
February 14, 2018
Improving access to care
Ontario and Indigenous partners are working together to improve access to care and increase the involvement of Indigenous communities in developing and delivering their health services. This includes direct funding for communities to enhance access to care, funding for services as well as training opportunities, and identifying opportunities for greater First Nations control over the...
July 24, 2017
Charter of Relationship Principles with Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Canada
Ontario also recently signed a Charter of Relationship Principles with Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Canada, and is working with other Political Territorial Organizations and First Nations partners on similar relationship documents. These will express Ontario’s commitment to collaborate with partners in creating new health systems for First Nations communities that will be led, planned and...
June 1, 2017
The Path to Reconciliation Annual Report: Improving Health Outcomes
The Path to Reconciliation Annual Report: Improving Health Outcomes Manitoba’s commitment to reconciliation has particular focus on addressing the persistent and long-standing negative impacts of residential schools and reconciling relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Manitoba. The legacy of colonialism and residential schools led to disruptions in Indigenous child rearing practices and parenting skills among...
May 25, 2016
Investments for access to health services with a focus on the north
Ontario is investing nearly $222 million over the next three years to ensure Indigenous people have access to more culturally appropriate care and improved outcomes, focusing on the North where there are significant gaps in health services. This investment will be followed by sustained funding of $104.5 million annually to address health inequities and improve...
March 15, 2016
The Path to Reconciliation Act
The Path to Reconciliation Act acknowledges that Indigenous people within Canada have been subject to a wide variety of human rights abuses since European contact and that those abuses have caused great harm… that reconciliation is founded on respect for Indigenous nations and Indigenous peoples and their history, languages and cultures, and reconciliation is necessary...
January 12, 2016
Response to TRC Final Report
Deputy Ministers’ Report to the Premier on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Report The Government of Yukon acknowledges that Aboriginal people in Yukon, and their descendants, continue to be affected by the devastating impacts of the Indian Residential School system. The Yukon government has also indicated that addressing this legacy is a significant...
August 24, 2015
Chiefs of Ontario Political Accord
The Chiefs of Ontario and the Government of Ontario signed a historic Political Accord to guide the relationship between First Nations and the province. The Accord creates a formal bilateral relationship framed by the recognition of the treaty relationship....
January 1, 2013
Establishment of First Nations Health Authority
B.C.’s First Nations assumed the programs, services and responsibilities in B.C. formerly handled by Health Canada’s First Nations Inuit Health Branch. It became the first, and still the only, such provincial First Nations Health Authority in Canada....
January 1, 2003
Formal apology for treatment of Indigenous people
The B.C. government expressed its deep regret for the mistakes of past governments in their treatment of Aboriginal people. The Province acknowledged that no words can undo the damage done for past actions and that it is the responsibility of people today to heal these wounds....
January 1, 1970
The Path to Reconciliation Annual Report: 2018, 2019
Each subsequent report provides more details on progress made in the following areas: Closing the gap in health outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations Recognizing and using Indigenous healing practices Improving cultural competencies Increasing the number of Indigenous professionals in the health care system...
Health Services Integration Fund
Health Services Integration Fund is a five-year initiative supporting collaborative planning and multi-year projects aimed at better meeting the health-care needs of First Nations and Inuit. Through HSIF, Health Canada is working with other Provincial, Territorial and First Nations and Inuit organizations to: improve the integration of federally-funded health services in First Nations and Inuit communities...
No formal acknowledgement
No formal acknowledgement of the negative impacts of previous colonial government policies...
Aboriginal Health Transition Fund
No formal acknowledgement of the negative impacts of previous colonial government policies In an effort to improve the health status of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples, the federal government has partnered with the provinces and territories to deliver the Aboriginal Health Transition Fund (AHTF). With three distinct funding envelopes, Integration, Adaptation and Pan-Canadian, the AHTF provides funding...
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