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Western medical science must embrace Indigenous healing, says education professor – CBC
Gregory Lowan-Trudeau says the two health perspectives can complement one another Mar 03, 2017 Western science and Indigenous science are two very different methods of studying human health and the natural world. But as Canada continues its reconciliation process with Indigenous communities, a professor at the University of Calgary says the two perspectives on wellness […]
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A dialogue is needed for healing – Cochrane Eagle
Mar 02, 2017 That dialogue regarding prescription and illicit drugs has been initiated is an important step in our community. Tragedy, violence and grief has affected our community in such a way that it cannot be ignored. When a loved one is lost, a family is left in mourning. Loss is already difficult but it […]
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Government of Canada announces close to $3 million to support participation of designated communities to participate in Everyone Counts: the 2018 Coordinated Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness in Canadian Communities
February 22, 2017 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced nearly $3 million to support Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) designated communities that wish to participate in Everyone Counts: the 2018 Coordinated Point-in-Time (PiT) count of Homelessness in Canadian Communities. The 2018 Coordinated […]
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Beds to help youth with addictions in Red Deer
Feb 21, 2017 A new $7.3-million, eight-bed safe house for children with drug and alcohol addictions in central Alberta begins the design phase. “Vulnerable children and teens struggling with severe addictions need safe places close to home and family to receive treatment. We’re committed to providing better access to mental health and addiction services for […]
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Hard-to-house’ weak link in effort to end homelessness in Edmonton, report says – CBC
‘The dark side of all this is the fact that we have not looked after these people’ Feb 21, 2017 Edmonton is nearing the end of its 10-year plan to end homelessness, but a solution to the problem remains a distant reality. A new report called “Addressing Hard-to-House Homeless Population” shows Edmonton has built less […]
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Social work faculty co-hosts conference to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – The Gauntlet
February 14 2017 — The Faculty of Social Work co-hosted a conference to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) from Feb. 5–9. The conference was held at Hotel Alma at the University of Calgary. The faculty co-hosted the event alongside the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Flin Flon, Manitoba and the Public Health Agency […]
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What does an Accessible First Nation Mean to You?
What does an Accessible First Nation Mean to You? First Nations and First Nations Persons with Disabilities The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) invites you to participate in a free webinar taking place on February 23, 2017 to include a survey that will assist us in working together to build more inclusive and accessible First […]
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Joint Statement from the partners in formation of First Nations Health Consortium Ltd. (FNHC) funded through the Enhanced Service Coordination for Jordan’s Principle
February 14, 2017 – Enoch, Alberta / First Nations Health Consortium Ltd. (FNHC) ENOCH, AB – Four partners Bigstone Health Commission; Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council; Maskwacis Health Services and Siksika Nation are pleased to announce the formation of the First Nations Health Consortium Ltd. (FNHC). The consortium will receive approximately $5 million in […]
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Media Advisory – Alberta First Nations Treaty 6, 7 & 8
Media are invited to attend the official launch of the First Nations Health Consortium Ltd. (FNHC). FNHC partners are excited to be part of upholding Jordan’s Principle to provide Enhanced Service Coordination with Health Canada. Jordan’s Principle (JP) applies to all First Nations children. It is intended to resolve jurisdictional disputes involving the care of […]
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Federal government failing First Nations on drinking water promise: report
OTTAWA — The federal government will not meet its commitment to end all drinking water advisories affecting First Nations communities by 2020 without significant changes to current processes, according to a new report, Glass half empty? Year 1 progress toward resolving drinking water advisories in nine First Nations in Ontario. Released by the David Suzuki […]
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