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…
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$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…
Health Canada providing $380,000 to First Nation struggling with suicides of 2 girls
(Jolynn Winter, left, and Chantel Fox. Photos courtesy of the families) Jorge Barrera APTN National…
Social worker jobs in north not being filled, government cancels meeting: SGEU
The Canadian Press REGINA — The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union says the government…
Nation to Nation: New year, old struggle
Nation to Nation As 2017 dawns, Cindy Blackstock continues an old struggle in her case…
Lack of services perpetuates Indigenous mental health crisis: frontline workers
Lack of mental health services leaving children vulnerable to sexual abuse.
Health Canada official says spending extra $50 Million on FN mental wellness teams ‘utopian’
Health Canada official said it’s “utopian” to believe department can find the dollars for the level of mental health resources required to meet First Nation needs.
Parents questioning mental health services after rash of suicides in Saskatchewan
Mothers questioning mental health services in community where four people have ended their lives.
Expert says schizophrenic Manitoba serial killer won’t get adequate help for disorder in prison
Reports say John Paul Ostamas’s schizophrenia diagnosis wasn’t revealed until just before he was sentenced to life behind bars