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Quarterly Transition Update (December 2012) – Update from the FNHC and FNHA on Implementation
The Transition Update (Dec2012) is now available. The Update describes the ongoing work of the FNHC/FNHA, with our partners, to implement the Framework Agreement. Transition Update December 2012|pdf: Transition Update December.pdf NT4
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Children getting quicker mental-health service
For Immediate Release2012CFD0060-002104Dec. 28, 2012 Ministry of Children and Family DevelopmentProvincial Health Services Authority Victoria – Children and teenagers with mental-health challenges in northern B.C. are receiving specialized support sooner through the use of Telehealth videoconferencing. Initially a pilot project in Prince Rupert, Smithers and Terrace last year, the Ministry of Children and Family Development […]
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Enhancing Housing and Homelessness Supports
McGuinty Government Providing Transition Funding to Help Most Vulnerable Ontarians December 27, 2012, Ministry of Community and Social Services Ontario will help municipalities deliver housing and homelessness programs through additional one-time assistance in 2013-14. The funding will assist eligible municipalities as they develop and implement their Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) plans. Funds will be […]
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Harper Government Offers Student Loan Forgiveness to Family Doctors and Nurses Working in 4,200 Rural Communities
Ottawa, Ontario–(Marketwire – Dec. 28, 2012) – The Harper Government today announced that family doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and residents in family medicine in more than 4,200 rural communities across Canada could be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, on behalf of Diane […]
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Media Release – Hunger Strike Reaches Day 25 As Chief Theresa Spence Calls for Action on First Nations Issues
For immediate release: January 4, 2013, Victoria Island, traditional territory of the Algonquian Peoples…. As Chief Theresa Spence enters into her twenty fifth day of her hunger strike, her message is becoming more crucial. “We are calling on the Prime Minister and the Governor General to meet with us. This is a crisis and we […]
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Tribe Distributes Cold-Weather Clothing
December 21, 2012 The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council began distributing winter coats and snowsuits on Tuesday December 18, 2012. Members of Tribal Council personally delivered the items to several locations including the Mohawk School, the Freedom School, the seniors’ center and two privately-run day care centers. Tribal Chief Ron LaFrance headed up the project […]
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FNHMA Newsletter Fall Edition 2012
FALL EDITION 2012 SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST : FNHMA 2012 National Conference: a Resounding Success! Thirteen Certified First Nation Health Managers Graduate in 2012 FNHMAC Received Health Leadership Award FNHMA Signs Agreement with AFOA FNHMA launches its First of Five Online Courses INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2nd Annual National FNHMA Conference: Raising the Bar Celebrating Thirteen […]
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Government to track how many Yukoners are without physicians
December 20, 2012 Whitehorse—Yukon residents without a family physician are being asked to let the government know who they are. Health and Social Services Minister Doug Graham today announced the launch of a website to track the number of individuals without family physicians. “We know that there are a large number of Yukoners without a […]
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“Angels In The Night”
On December 11th, our men’s shelter at 14 Vaughan Road received a visited by Angels In The Night who donate each year to our shelter…bringing gifts of pillows, blankets, socks, gloves, hats, and hygienic items. This year Mr. Jim Rawson (INVIS) coordinated their visit to Na-Me-Res. Their generousity puts smiles on their faces and much […]
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Request for Proposals: Fit Nation Leader Training – Program Development Phase
Are you a certified fitness instructor? Do you have experience as a personal trainer or a background in delivering physical activity programs in a First Nation, Métis Chartered Community, or Friendship Centre? If so, you may be interested in this unique opportunity to participate in the development of a new provincial fitness program called Fit […]
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