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Conference to look at health care, racism link
Oct 21, 2007 - Some folks prefer to see family doctors who are fresh out of graduate school, because young physicians are armed with the latest in medical education, while others want to consult veteran doctors because of their years of experience. Read More>>
New Iqaluit hospital officially opens
Oct. 19, 2007 - Nunavut leaders celebrated the opening of Iqaluit's new hospital Friday, but the territory's health minister warned that it will face challenges recruiting nurses and other medical staff for the facility. Read More>>
Healing, youth focus of Yukon residential school conference
Oct. 19, 2007 - Former residential school students attending a conference in Whitehorse this week say they want children and youth to get involved in the healing process. Read More>>
Aboriginal leader concerned about youth violence
Oct. 19, 2007 - Manitoba's top aboriginal leaders are meeting with the mayor of Winnipeg Friday to discuss youth crime. Read More>>
KIA rejects Aglukkaq’s plea for help
CAMBRIDGE BAY, Oct. 19, 2007 - Leona Aglukkaq, Nunavut's minister of health and social services, asked the Kitikmeot Inuit Association this week to use benefit agreements with mining companies to help her government deal with the social impact of mines in the region. Read More>>
Child welfare plans “grievously flawed,” says native group
Oct 18 2007 - BC Children’s ministry officials will meet with First Nations leaders concerned about what they call a “grievously flawed” consultation process in plans for a regional aboriginal child welfare program. Read More>>
Project tackles high amputation rates for aboriginal diabetics
Oct. 18, 2007 - Health officials are working to determine why aboriginal diabetics in Manitoba are much more likely to have a limb amputated than other people with the disease. Read More>>
Plight of poor, First Nations "national disgrace"
TORONTO, Oct 18, 2007 - Widespread poverty in Canada, particularly among aboriginal peoples, is tarnishing the international reputation of a country that considers itself a moral beacon to the rest of the world, activists told a union-led rally Wednesday. Read More>>
News Items Compiled by the National Aboriginal Health Organization.
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Last Update: October 22 2007
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Aboriginal traditional health and healing practices for the Journal of Aboriginal Health, Vol. 5. Details>>
Inuit Midwifery Web site Launched
The Ajunnginiq (Inuit) Centre is celebrating the healthy birth of its trilingual information Web site on Inuit midwifery, maternity care, birthing and infant health in the North. Details>> |
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3rd National First Nations Youth Summit
All First Nations youth are invited to the 3rd National First Nations Youth Summit. Meet other First Nations youth from Across Canada, share your ideas and help design a Plan of Action for our Youth Leaders for the next five years. Details>>
The Skownan Vision Seekers Initiative: Creating Turning Points in Anishinabe Communities
October 23rd, 2007 Chateau Cartier (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Details>>
Health Human Resources: Connecting Issues and People
December 4-6
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Ottawa, Ontario
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