AFN holds ‘national day of action’ on Parliament Hill to push child welfare change
APTN News The Assembly of First Nations is holding a national day of action Thursday…
Jane Philpott
Manitoba CFS organizations receive millions for studies, programs
Two First Nation organizations in Manitoba are receiving $3.3-million from the federal government, province and a Winnipeg foundation to cover programs, and studies related to the province’s child welfare system.
Health systems often discriminate against Indigenous patients: Philpott
Aboriginal physicians are praising Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott for acknowledging discrimination that unfolded at her Toronto-area practice prior to her political life _ an issue doctors say is widespread.
Philpott looks to bring Indigenous health delivery to new department
“Health services fits very strongly in with other social determinants like education and child care and so many other issues that will be under the portfolio.”
Lawyer says Canada inflating number of First Nations children its helping under Jordan’s Principle
Lawyer says Canada is inflating the number of children it is helping under Jordan’s Principle program.
Money for mental wellness ‘a good start’ says northern Saskatchewan chiefs
Larissa Burnouf APTN National News After a recent rash of suicides by young teenagers in…
$1.2 million in mental health support for northern Saskatchewan First Nation communities
The Canadian Press LA RONGE, Sask. _ The federal government is putting up $1.2 million…
Feds pledge action on relocations, treatment of Inuit tuberculosis epidemic
The Canadian Press IQALUIT, Nunavut _ The federal government pledged Thursday to take steps to…
Cost of ‘complacency’ will be paid for in full with children’s lives’ says northern doctor of suicide crisis
They crossed the ice on snow machines pulling the casket of Chantel Fox, and used…