Exploring Theme: "Fundamental Systemic Issue"

Phone and internet service in the remote area is spotty. NationTalk: Times Colonist – The death of a young man in Ditidaht this past weekend highlights the “dire need” for up-to-date communication services, says the nation’s chief. There’s no cell service at the Ditidaht First Nation, which is in a remote area on the west...

NationTalk: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Ottawa – In an effort to bring awareness and change to the Canadian healthcare system for Indigenous peoples, the First Nations Health Managers Association, First Peoples Wellness Circle and Thunderbird Partnership Foundation are excited to announce the launch of the newest awareness campaign, “Rise Above Racism” (RAR). The RAR campaign, produced by NationTalk,...

Globe and Mail – Funded by the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada (FNIHB), Canada’s 14th health-care system operates outside of the legislative framework of the 13 provinces and territories. It operates on First Nation reserves across Canada and in the Inuit communities of northern Quebec and Labrador. Ample evidence shows that...