Exploring Theme: "Ongoing Health Crisis"

What is currently offered is ‘not enough,’ says Cloy-e-iis Judith Sayers. The Tyee: The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council has declared a state of emergency in all 14 Nuu-chah-nulth nations due to the devastating loss of life caused by the unregulated toxic drug supply. More funding is needed from the province and federal governments so communities along...

Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council seeks mental health and crisis supports CBC Indigenous: Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council (NTC) has declared a state of emergency for all 14 First Nations on Vancouver Island it represents due to the mental health and opioid crisis. At a news conference in Port Alberni, B.C., Thursday, NTC president Judith Sayers, a member of Hupacasath First...