Actions and Commitments: Call to Action # 22
Exploring Theme: "Indigenous Healing Practices"
Updates on this page: 26
March 16, 2024
Cape Breton researchers work toward official recognition of Indigenous medicine
Maskwio’mi is birch bark oil used to treat skin conditions CBC Indigenous: Researchers at Cape Breton University in Sydney, N.S., have set an ambitious goal of having Health Canada classify a traditional Mi’kmaw remedy as a medicine. Maskwio’mi, meaning oil made from birch bark in Mi’kmaw, is used to treat skin conditions such as rashes, eczema and...
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...
February 23, 2024
Lesa Semmler: Weaving Our Wisdom
NationTalk: Mr. Speaker, last week the Department of Health and Social Services hosted the second ever Weaving our Wisdom Gathering, for which 350 wellness leaders, Elders, and knowledge holders from across the Northwest Territories, came together to celebrate and share Indigenous community-driven wellness knowledge. The gathering featured inspiring guest speakers, workshops, and facilitated discussions on...
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...
November 7, 2023
Penticton Indian Band celebrates the grand opening of Snxastwilxtn Recovery House
By News Room7 November 20232 Mins Read NationTalk: Daily Guardian – The Penticton Indian Band community came together Monday to celebrate the grand opening of a groundbreaking for the Snxastwilxtn Recovery House. The program is dedicated to addressing substance abuse and alcoholism among Indigenous individuals. “I’ve struggled with addictions and alcoholism for 20-plus years,” said Lyle...
October 24, 2023
Demand for Indigenous healing work helping to decolonize health-care system
APTN News: Julie Lys says that working a hide is akin to the healing process. It starts rough around the edges, but when tended to, it’s transformed. “In the western world medicine world, we can conceptualize everything, but you kind of keep your feelings [to yourself] and your spirit is not acknowledged,” says Lys, a...
July 15, 2023
Mi’kmaw health navigators hope to incorporate Indigenous practices into P.E.I.’s health-care system
New role is aimed at building relationships with Indigenous patients and their families CBC News: Shelby Arsenault-Ellands is providing health care just a few roads away from where she grew up. Arsenault-Ellands, a registered nurse, is a member of Lennox Island First Nation. She’s now working at the Lennox Island Health Centre as a Mi’kmaw...
March 18, 2023
Improve health of Indigenous people and culture by decolonizing tobacco, says Cree doctor
First Nations people off reserve twice as likely to smoke as non-Indigenous people: Public Health Canada CBC News: High rates of smoking among Indigenous people not only pose serious risks to personal health, but also culture, according to a Cree (nehiyô) doctor in Alberta. “The number one way that we can ensure people are healthy...
March 9, 2023
New Campaign Highlights Importance of Culture in First Nation Harm Reduction Practices
NationTalk: BOTHWELL, ON, March 9, 2023 – Thunderbird Partnership Foundation has launched its harm reduction campaign which is titled Sacred Breath of Life. The campaign conveys the importance of First Nations harm reduction approaches that connect to culture and sacred teachings of Creation – and that is that we all have the responsibility to protect...
January 20, 2023
Statement on the Substance Use Health Emergency from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee
NationTalk: Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement: “One year ago, in response to an unacceptable increase in opioid-related deaths and substance use-related harms in the territory, the Government of Yukon declared a Substance Use Health Emergency (SUHE). This declaration was a commitment to respond and a call to...
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...
June 30, 2021
Action Plan for Critical Incident Investigation Report
Action Plan for Critical Incident Investigation Report 2021 Recommendations” including That the Government of Northwest Territories implements a process to respond to patient and family concerns related to the care that they receive within the health care system. in partnership with communities, recruit and train Indigenous first responders, nurses, and physicians from within the communities...
June 18, 2020
The Minnie’s Hope Social Pediatric Centre
BMO Financial Group (BMO) and the Hewitt Foundation are partnering to maintain social pediatric services in Northern Quebec Indigenous communities. Their respective donations of $3 million and $2 million send a strong message to the business community about the importance of supporting the Montreal Children’s Hospital in changing the face of pediatrics in Quebec through innovative ways...
December 13, 2019
Commercial development of Maskwiomin
Researchers at Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton University have received a $850,000 grant to develop a traditional Mi’kmaq medicine for potential future commercial production as a skin ointment. Maskwiomin is made from the oil of birch bark and is used to treat skin conditions such as rashes, eczema and psoriasis....
November 12, 2019
Budget 2020
2020 ($800K) and 2021 ($1.5M) funding to enable Neecheewam Inc. to expand its Winnipeg facility and improve access to Indigenous-led healing, care and treatment services to sexually exploited youth. Neecheewam operates the Strong Hearted Buffalo Women Crisis Stabilization Unit, a four-bed crisis intervention program for female and transgender youth who are at high risk of...
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....
August 20, 2019
Nunavut Recovery Centre for addictions and trauma
Improving mental wellness for Inuit in Nunavut means providing better access to care that is culturally appropriate, closer to home, effective, and sustainable. The Partnership Table on Health, the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and Government of Canada’s came together to sign a joint declaration of intent for the construction and operations of a...
October 2, 2018
Indigenous Health Transformation Roadmap: 2018-2020
Release of “Indigenous Health Transformation Roadmap: 2018-2020” through the Population, Public and Indigenous Health Strategic Clinical Network of Alberta Health Services. Specific projects identified are: Recognize the value of Indigenous healing practices, establish policies to guide the implementation and administration of practices within AHS Expand access to Indigenous healing practices in the treatment protocols with...
June 3, 2018
Elder access to Winnipeg emergency rooms
Aboriginal elders currently visit Winnipeg emergency rooms to work with patients and help ER staff to provide culturally appropriate care (CBC)....
March 28, 2018
Dr. JoLee Sasakamoose new Director of the Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre (IPHRC)
Dr. JoLee Sasakamoose has assumed leadership of the Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre (IPHRC) as the new director. Sasakamoose’s research explores the intergenerational effects of historical trauma with Indigenous Peoples and the use of traditional healing methods in the promotion of health and wellbeing. In partnership with the First Nations communities of Saskatchewan, she co-authored...
February 27, 2018
Budget 2017 and 2018 investments in Indigenous programs
Budget 2017 and 2018 provided $86 million over 5 years and $490 million over 2 years respectively, to preserve access to medically necessary health benefits and services through the Non-Insured Health Benefits. Non-Insured Health Benefits medical transportation benefit provides coverage to enable clients to access medically necessary health services, including services provided by traditional healers. ...
September 20, 2017
First Nation Basic Foot Care Program
First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba (Nanaandawewigamig) and the First Nations Diabetes Leadership Council in Manitoba have developed the First Nation Basic Foot Care Program. This innovative foot care service will help clients in all 63 Manitoba First Nations communities to maintain their health and lower their risks from diabetes- related foot complications....
September 18, 2017
Programming and therapeutic environment priorities
Yukon’s priority is to work with Yukon First Nations to develop more culturally relevant programming and alternative correctional therapeutic environments for individuals with disabilities, mental health and addiction issues, and to collaborate in order to reduce delays and improve outcomes....
July 20, 2017
Funding for Patient-Oriented Research Support for People and Patient-Oriented Research and Trials
The Governments of Canada, the Northwest Territories and its partners signed an agreement with the Tlicho Government to provide $24.9 million in funding and in-kind contributions to establish a NWT Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Support for People and Patient-Oriented Research and Trials (SUPPORT) Unit – Hotıì ts’eeda. This health research and training will be...
March 1, 2017
BC Health Regulators commit to making the health system more culturally safe for Aboriginal People
The BC Health Regulators (BCHR) representing 23 regulatory colleges governed by the Health Professions Act and the Social Workers Act declared their commitment to making the health system more culturally safe for First Nations and Aboriginal People through actions and processes which will ultimately embed culturally safe practices within all levels of health professional regulation....
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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