Federal government vows to eradicate tuberculosis by 2030
The goal is to cut tuberculosis rates in half by 2025 and completely by 2030.
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Inuit to lead Arctic research in new national strategy
A new national Inuit research strategy is aiming to put Inuit-specific research in the hands…
‘By Inuit, for Inuit’ health care could cut down on $50M flight costs: Nunavut health minister
APTN News Nunavut’s health minister says a “by Inuit, for Inuit” health care model could…
Opposition building to mmiwg inquiry extension
Tasked with seeking a solution to continuing violence against Indigenous women in Canada, a national…
Inuit singer-songwriter Kelly Fraser nominated for Juno Award
APTN News A young Inuit singer-songwriter’s messages of cultural pride, hope and healing are making…
Cree and Inuit gather to share knowledge in launch of Hudson Bay consortium
More than 200 Cree and Inuit gathered to launch the Hudson Bay consortium.
Quebec inquiry hears many Inuit get paid less benefits for same work in health services
Non-Inuit in Quebec can make $40,000 in non-salary benefits, while local Inuit receive only a quarter of that.
Feds boost funding for Indigenous police services
The federal government has earmarked $291 million for the First Nations Policing Program.
Shelter for many of Montreal’s Inuit in a fight for survival
The shelter’s current location was sold to condo developers last spring.