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October 3, 2024
Ditidaht First Nation calls for better connectivity in wake of weekend death
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...
April 27, 2023
Indigenous Health Organizations launch RISE ABOVE RACISM campaign, championing a call for allies within the Canadian healthcare system.
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,...
May 9, 2017
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch excluded from Canada Health Act
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...