News and events

   

New publication from the Canadian Paediatric Society

Are We Doing Enough?
A status report on Canadian public policy and child and youth health

New publication from the social services

Development of a mental health service organization model among the First Nations of Quebec

This directory of tools is designed to support various groups working with clients aged
between 0 and 18 and their families. It includes a variety of tools, materials and resources
that can assist them in their various activities.

New publication from HEALTH CANADA

 

 

YOUR HEALTH BENEFITS
A Guide for First Nations to Access
Non-Insured Health Benefits

PVAC
J'aime

PREVENTING VIOLENCE IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES

The pilot project Community Violence and Aggression Prevention (CVAP), intended for young aboriginals and their families, is an initiative of the FNQLHSSC.

All the information on Facebook.

Informations Clearninghouses for Seniors

The government’s information clearinghouse for seniors program is intended for existing organizations. It has a $2.1-million budget allowance spread over three years.

2011-2012 Information Guide

New publication of the Health Council of Canadian

Understanding and Improving Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health in Canada

Read the report

New publication of the government of Quebec

This flyer for seniors presents a series of measures implemented by the government on their behalf.

New publication

Brochure intented to First Nations families of Quebec


Bill C-3

An Act to promote gender equity in Indian registration by responding to the Court of Appeal for British Columbia decision in McIvor v. Canada

Implementation

Non-Insured Health Benefits

AFN Supports Global Efforts to Close the Health Gap Between Indigineous and non-Indigineous Peoples

Press release

INNU MESHKENU PATH
Dr. Stanley Vollant walks to rekindle the flame!

The Innu Meshkenu Path is a 3200 km walk, which starts in Labrador and goes all the way into Ontario, with the objective of meeting Aboriginal communities. The journey will last between three and four weeks per year and take place over a period of five to six years. The goal is to meet young First Nations and talk to them about the importance of having dreams and working towards making them come true.

See his itinerary.

Scholarship / Bursary Directory for Health Careers

Through the AHHRI, the Commission has developed a scholarship / bursary directory that is available to First Nations students for the health field. We hope that this tool will facilitate the task of looking for funding for students in the health field.

 

Launching of the DVD
The Legacy of Quebec Indian Residential Schools
The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission pursues its efforts to help the communities to rebuild their social fabric, which has been tattered by the effects of the governments’ repeated assimilation policies. (Suite)

Click here to watch the DVD.


NEWS ARCHIVES


Events to come

7th Annual ABORIGINAL HEALTH FORUM
February 27 – 28, 2012
TELUS Convention Centre (Calgary)
1-888-777-1707

http://www.insightinfo.com/Aboriginalhealth2012

 



 

Blueprint

Launching of a Blueprint to address the health and social services problems

News
Blueprint condensed version (pdf)
Blueprint (pdf)


Orientations
2011-2012



Annual report
2010-2011


News Bulletin
Health Tips
 
 
Press

Growing up without love: Residential schools' multi-generational effect felt by children of survivors (Prince Albert Daily Herald)

First Nations youth tell the UN "It is time for Canada to keep its promises to First Nations children" (PR Newswire)

A snapshot of Canada’s aboriginal population: Graphic (National Post)

First Nations need obesity prevention (The Gazette)

The First Nations: a time for trust, and for action (The Gazette)

Aboriginal leaders seek turning point in key meeting with PM (Canada.com)

There is hope for Canada’s First Nations (National Post)

Diabetes drug may prevent cancer (The Gazette)

New plan designed to improve cancer control among First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples (NationTalk)

AFN National Chief Returns from Attawapiskat, Encouraged by Growing Awareness and New Relationships as Way Forward (NationTalk)

Lawyer uses fees to help residential school victims (The Star Phoenix)

AFN National Chief Calls for Transformative Change, Urges FN Meaningful Engagement in Health Accord Renewal (Nationalk)

National Association of Friendship Centres strongly supports a national strategy to combat child sexual exploitation (NAFC)

Senators S.B. Jaffer & Patrick Brazeau: Fighting back against sexualabuse (National Post)

Residential school claims soar (Ottawa Citizen)

AFN National Chief Recognizes National Child Day, Urges Support for First Nations Youth Success (NationTalk)

Her 15-year-old son couldn't read and he couldn't add. She knows she caused this. (The Star)

Residential school commission struggling to complete its mission (The Gazette)

TRC Announces Call for Submissions to host National Research Centre (NationTalk)

National Addictions Awareness Week: Nov 14-20 2011 (NationTalk)

Government spies on advocate for native children (Toronto Star)

Honouring Our Strengths: A Renewed Framework to Address Substance Use Issues Among First Nation People in Canada (CNW)

Issues of Substance 2011 Conference Kicks Off in Vancouver (NationTalk)

Canada must address the crisis faced by aboriginal children (Vancouver Sun)

Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Open National Health Forum (NationTalk)

TRC concludes Atlantic National Event in Halifax (NationTalk)

Assembly of First Nations Acknowledges Symbolic Gesture to Commemorate Indian Residential Schools Legacy (The First Perspective)

First Nations schools in 'deplorable condition' (Montreal Gazette)

First Nations leader hails Parliament's plan to tackle suicide (First Perspective)

Assembly of First Nations Hosts Youth Mental Wellness Forum (NationTalk)

Standard Life Centre for Breakthroughs in Teen Depression and Suicide Prevention (NationTalk)

No easy answers for family income's effect on children's mental health (Canada.com)

New program shows less-wealthy kids a path to medicine (Macleans)

After Residential School, My Path to Healing (The Tyee)

ANAC’s National Support for the Walkers for Truth and Reconciliation (NationTalk)

Film focuses on aboriginal dads (Edmonton Journal)

First Nations man walks to raise awareness of residential schools
(Cochrane Times-Post)

New attitudes change health
(The Star Phoenix)

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