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Garden River First Nation teen now toiling for local Junior A hockey squad – Anishinabek News
January 23, 2025 GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION – Deven Jones-McDonald has experienced his share of challenges and successes in his first season of Junior A hockey. Jones-McDonald, a Garden River First Nation member who turned 17 in mid-November, started off the 2024-25 campaign with the Greater Sudbury Cubs, who compete in the 12-team Northern Ontario […]
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Baker Lake plans byelection to select a new mayor – Nunatsiaq News
Jan 23, 2025 Former mayor Kevin Iksiktaaryuk resigned in December Baker Lake will hold a byelection to replace former mayor Kevin Iksiktaaryuk, who resigned Dec. 10 citing “ongoing responsibilities, high expectations, and stress” as reasons for stepping down. Under the Nunavut Elections Act, the hamlet council had the option to either appoint one of its […]
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‘The kids are not all right’: Young Canadians describe mental health struggles – CTV
January 22, 2025 Going into Grade 10, Abby Walker switched schools and struggled to make friends. At the time, she had no idea she was suffering from depression. “I blamed myself,” said Walker. “I thought that there was something wrong with me, and I didn’t really understand why.” She says she slept all the time […]
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People with ADHD have shorter life expectancy and higher risk of mental health issues, study finds – CTV
January 23, 2025 Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, according to a new study of more than 30,000 people with the disorder in the United Kingdom. Men diagnosed with ADHD had a reduction in life expectancy by 4 ½ […]
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10,000 Islanders will gain access to primary care with UPEI’s medical home, says Health P.E.I. – CBC
Jan 23, 2025 The medical home that’s expected to open this fall at UPEI’s new medical school will take about 10,000 patients off the find a family doctor or nurse practitioner registry within two years, says Health P.E.I. Medical homes offer a wide range of services, with doctors collaborating with other health-care workers. They have […]
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Community Connection: Muslim-Indigenous Solidarity Conference – CTV News
Jamie Carnegie with the Islamic Social Services Association gives details on a conference where the two communities will discuss shared experiences. Read More: https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/video/2025/01/23/community-connection-muslim-indigenous-solidarity-conference/
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‘Historic’ opportunity for local Indigenous youth at upcoming conference – TBNewsWatch.com
Feathers of Hope holding session for young people to respond to Canada’s UNDRIP action plan. FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — About 50 Indigenous young people will have the chance to officially respond to, and offer feedback on, a federal action plan to how Canada is adopting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous […]
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These Ontario doulas scammed by Kaitlyn Braun are ‘building their own village’ for support – CBC
Collaborative Doula Collective includes 51 Ontario doulas specializing in birth, postpartum and death Jan 23, 2025 Amy Silva has always recognized the importance of being part of a network of doulas who understand the intricacies of supporting clients during childbirth. The London, Ont., doula’s need for community was reaffirmed last year when she was in […]
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‘Prehab’ before surgery speeds up patient recovery, review suggests – CBC
Prehab — exercise, nutritional changes, psychological support — could reduce complications, hospital stays Jan 23, 2025 Christopher Wanczycki loved to ski and work up a sweat outdoors before his advanced cancer diagnosis. Such exercise may have actually helped shorten his recovery after surgery, according to the findings of a large review. Wanczycki, 65, was told […]
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From Consultation to Collaboration: How Fluor Fostered Indigenous Economic Opportunity and Meaningful Participation While Constructing the LNG Canada Project – BOE Report
January 23, 2025 Nearly six years ago, JGC Fluor Joint Venture became the prime contractor responsible for the engineering, procurement, and construction of the LNG Canada Project, which is being built on the traditional territory of Haisla Nation in Kitimat, British Columbia. At that time, Fluor began leading Indigenous engagement, which was being built on […]
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