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Miscellaneous News – First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
Each week, we compile news on health, wellness, social services and First Nations, which is organized by category of our service offer. As a result, people in charge of the service offer can disseminate information specific to their field, or any other news relevant to First Nations. Scholarships, awards and grants Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program Small and medium retrofits: eligible applicants with small and medium-sized projects to retrofit existing […]
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Read MoreDes Nedhe Group Presenting at Indigenous I.T. Symposium – Des Nedhe Group
October 11, 2024 Congratulations to Monique Koskie, Senior Solutions Architect in the Des Nedhe Group IT team, who presented this week at the National Indigenous Information Technology Symposium in Edmonton. This is her second year speaking at this conference. The video below shows Monique discussing all forms of cyber security best practices and the importance […]
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Read MoreLocal, free produce at Sambaa K’e garden promotes food security – Cabin Radio
October 11, 2024 Sambaa K’e has taken a head-on approach to food security by supplying free, local, organic produce to residents. For some, this has brought connection, nutrition and joy. For years, organizers at the Sambaa K’e garden have distributed produce to residents throughout the summer season to promote health, education and the environment, according […]
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Read MoreThe Long Path Toward Establishing Indigenous People’s Day, a Day to Honor and Recognize the First Peoples of America – Smithsonian Mag
October 11, 2024 This Monday, October 14, many Americans will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing the history and contributions of Native peoples. President Biden’s administration has officially recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day since 2021, but it is not yet a federal holiday. Thus, for the fourth year in a row, the United States will officially observe Indigenous Peoples […]
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Read MoreFestival forges ties with Wales and indigenous Canadians – nation.cymru
October 11, 2024 A festival has called out for artists from Northern Turtle Island (Canada) to share their music and culture with artists and audiences in north Wales Neuadd Ogwen in Bethesda is hosting the Mawr y Rhai Bychain festival on the 18 – 19 October 2024, inviting artists, elders and community leaders from Northern […]
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Read MoreLETTER: Indigenous peoples have long helped protect environment from dangers – Rocky Mountain Outlook
October 11, 2024 LETTER: To take the climate actions we must, it’s time we listen to and support Canada’s Indigenous peoples. On Sept. 30, we recognized the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, which focuses on the intergenerational harm to Canada’s Indigenous peoples due to forced attendance at residential and day schools. However, the Truth […]
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Read MoreAfter 7 years with shuttered arena, Fort Good Hope to build outdoor rink – CBC
Oct 11, 2024 Leaders say arena has been closed due to fire code violation and they’re raising funds to renovate The arena in Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., should be filled with children this time of year, trying to imitate their favourite NHL stars, with parents watching their young ones fall over as they learn to […]
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Read MoreDoctors’ report lays out list of shortfalls in Nunavik health care – Nunatsiaq News
Oct 11, 2024 ‘The CMQ nailed it,’ says head of board of health, who hopes government acts quickly to improve situation The head of the CMQ, Quebec’s College of Physicians, has delivered a cutting report on the state of health care in Nunavik. “I am unsure that the majority of Quebecers know what is going […]
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Read MoreChina has looked to build in northern communities, premier says – Cabin Radio
October 11, 2024 The NWT’s premier says China has approached some northern Canadian communities with offers to help build infrastructure as what he termed “a foot in the door.” China has invested billions in the infrastructure of other countries, most notably Africa, where it is reportedly involved in projects in at least 35 nations. For […]
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Read MoreAugmented reality teaching University of Calgary students about Indigenous medicine – LiveWire Calgary
October 11, 2024 Alumni, artists and community members are using augmented reality to teach students about Indigenous culture and medicine at the University of Calgary’s Foothills campus. The digital exhibit aims to bring Indigenous perspectives into the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine by bringing a large Indigenous mural to life. The mural, which […]
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