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AHS Indigenous Cancer Strategy: Reconciliation to Reconcili-action – CTV
September 22, 2020 Once upon a time, when iceboxes were dirt dugouts, before beaver felt hats were turning the English mad, and when environmental hazards were the leading cause of death among Indigenous population, our ancestors did not worry as much about the prevalent chronic illness, cancer. Spoken by many Elders, “this is not our […]
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The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) Resumes Production Of The Weekly Virtual Town Halls This Fall For 12 More Weeks.
The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) Resumes Production Of The Weekly Virtual Town Halls This Fall For 12 More Weeks. Ottawa, Monday September 21, 2020 The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) will be continuing production of the weekly virtual Town Hall and will return Thursday September 24, 2020 at 1PM EDT for 12 […]
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How decolonizing public health has helped Indigenous communities control COVID-19 – Globalnews.ca
September 21, 2020 On the Siksika First Nation, east of Calgary, about 4,000 on-reserve nation members have been adjusting to a new normal under COVID-19. There are screening stations at the entrance of all public buildings and a drive-thru testing is open daily between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. “We’re a higher risk population,” said […]
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Short Report about Covid-19 impacts on UArctic Thematic Networks and Institutes published – UArctic
Sep 18, 2020 The UArctic Thematic Networks and Research Liaison Office conducted an open survey aimed at collecting data and information about the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on UArctic Thematic Networks’ and Institutes’ activities during year 2020. The survey was addressed to all members of UArctic Thematic Networks and Institutes during the months of […]
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B.C. recovery plan underscores links between health, economy, and climate
Pembina Institute reacts to B.C. economic recovery plan VANCOUVER / MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH & TSLEIL-WAUTUTH TERRITORIES — Karen Tam Wu, B.C. director at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to today’s announcement of the B.C. government’s economic recovery plan: “We commend the B.C. government for continuing to take action to protect the health […]
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Update 118: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m.)
In total, 13,154 Albertans have now recovered from COVID-19. There are 45 people in hospital, 10 of whom are in intensive care. Latest updates This update covers the past 96 hours. 154 new cases were identified on Sept. 4 171 new cases were identified on Sept. 5 137 new cases on Sept. 6 157 new […]
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Child advocates ring the alarm as new report highlights unprecedented impact of COVID-19
Calgary, September 1, 2020 – A new report documents how Canadian children have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of Raising Canada 2020 reveal that many of the top threats to childhood, including mental illness, food insecurity, child abuse, physical inactivity and poverty may be increasing – or are in danger of […]
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What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Monday, August 10 – CBC
Numbers from the weekend will be announced on Monday Aug 10, 2020 What you need to know today in Alberta: Face masks have been mandatory in all indoor spaces in Edmonton since Aug. 1, but a program brought forward by the City of Edmonton this past weekend provides exemptions to those who are unable to wear […]
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AB Government: Chief medical officer of health COVID-19 update – August 6, 2020
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health provides an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health. Thank you, Tom, and good afternoon. Before I give today’s COVID-19 update, I would like to recognize the many unsung heroes who have helped support us all during this pandemic. I want to say thank you […]
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Six new active COVID-19 cases in RMWB, including on Chipewyan Prairie First Nation – Fort McMurray Today
August 5, 2020 There are five COVID-19 cases in Wood Buffalo’s rural areas, with some of those confirmed to be on the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation (CPFN). The community is adjacent to Janvier. The virus’ presence was confirmed by Matthew Michetti, executive assistant to Chief Vern Janvier of the CPFN, on Wednesday. AHS spokesperson Tom McMillan […]
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