Actions and Commitments: Call to Action # 22

Exploring Theme: "Indigenous Healing Practices"

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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...

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. ...

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