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Stronger Together: How the Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Peer Support Initiative is Transforming Recovery Celebrating the Success of the Métis Nation within Alberta’s Connections in Recovery
Edmonton, AB – January 20, 2025 – The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation Within Alberta is proud to celebrate the ongoing success of its Substance Use Peer Support Group, Connections in Recovery, a vital initiative fostering connection, healing, and community resilience. This program stands as a beacon of hope and a testament to […]
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Empowering Cancer Care Providers: Otipemisiwak Métis Government Launches Métis Cancer Care Course
Edmonton, AB – The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta is proud to announce the launch of the Métis Cancer Care Course, an innovative e-learning program designed to support cancer care providers in Alberta and across Canada. This course offers vital insights into the distinct culture, history, and health experiences of Métis […]
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Medical Matters: Introducing CPSA’s 2025 Council Chair – CPSA
January 16, 2025 The Cree phrase for “Happy New Year” is “Miyo-acehtowi-kisikanisik.” In my culture, when we are beginning a new endeavor or meeting others for the first time, we introduce ourselves. So, I would like to start this message with an introduction. Tansi! Nicole Cardinal, nitisiyihkâson niya. Onihcikiskwapiwinihk ohci niya. Hello, my name is […]
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Otipemisiwak Métis Government Moves Forward on Métis Health Initiatives with Productive Trilateral Meeting with Federal and Provincial Health Ministers
Jan 10, 2025 Otipemisiwak Métis Government Moves Forward on Métis Health Initiatives with Productive Trilateral Meeting with Federal and Provincial Health Ministers On January 9, 2025, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government leadership held a successful trilateral meeting with Federal Health Minister Mark Holland and Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange to discuss critical healthcare priorities for Métis […]
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Refocused health care: Continuing the conversation
Jan 09, 2025 Albertans are invited to share their feedback as work continues to refocus and improve the province’s health care system. In November 2023, Alberta’s government announced plans to refocus the health care system to strengthen services, empower local decision-making, enhance support for front-line workers and improve health outcomes for all Albertans. Throughout this […]
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Empowering survivors of human trafficking
Dec 13, 2024 Human trafficking violates fundamental human rights, exploits vulnerable individuals, and perpetuates cycles of poverty and abuse. It affects millions worldwide, subjecting victims to forced labor, sexual exploitation and inhumane conditions while disregarding their autonomy and dignity. Alberta’s government believes combatting human trafficking is crucial not only for protecting individuals, but also for […]
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Removing barriers in the health care system
Dec 12, 2024 Alberta’s government remains committed to removing barriers faced by Indigenous Peoples when accessing health services, and to ensuring they receive high-quality, timely and culturally appropriate care. Unfair treatment due to incidents of racism during the delivery of health care and lack of cultural safety can have immeasurable impact on the health outcomes […]
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Indigenous man’s braids cut off, thrown away in Edmonton hospital – Caledonia Courier
December 11, 2024 Alberta Health: ‘deeply regrettable and should never have happened’ Alberta Health Services says it has taken a number of steps to better train staff, after an Indigenous man’s braids were cut off and thrown away while he was in an Edmonton hospital. Eve Adams went in May to visit her husband, Dexter […]
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Family speaks out after Pasqua First Nation man’s braids cut off in Edmonton hospital – CBC
A family is speaking out after an 84-year-old Indigenous man from Pasqua First Nation had his braids cut off at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton last May. They say they found Dexter Adams’ braids in the garbage. Adams passed away in hospital five weeks after it happened. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6590363
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Alberta’s first addictions recovery home for lesbian, gay, and two-spirited people opens – Airdrie City View
December 3, 2024 “This Rainbow Healing Lodge is going to provide safe and inclusive housing tailored for the unique needs of the 2SLGBTQIA+ people who are recovering from addictions so they can build a brighter future for themselves and their families and their communities,” Alberta’s first addictions recovery home for lesbian, gay, and two-spirited people […]
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