Treatment options opening on the Blood Tribe
(Blood Tribe) – A new safe withdrawal management site will provide substance use treatment services for people in the Blood Tribe. Blood Tribe paramedics will…
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New legal supports announced for sexual violence survivors in Alberta
(December 5, 2018) – Free legal advice is being provided to survivors of sexual violence to help on their path to healing and support greater…
Information sessions scheduled for Sixties Scoop Class Action Settlement
VANCOUVER, Dec. 5, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – On December 17, Collectiva and its First Nations’ partners will hold an information session for the Sixties Scoop Class Action…
Indigenous students top priority in University of Alberta’s Medical School
U of A redresses historic limitations on Indigenous student admissions to MD program. (Edmonton, AB) The University of Alberta is eliminating a quota system that…
11 First Nations, Alberta and Canada commit to full implementation of Jordan’s Principle
(November 15, 2018) – The Alberta government is taking another landmark step toward reconciliation by signing the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Jordan’s Principle with…
New Alberta legislation would improve intervention services for Indigenous families
(Alberta) – New legislation would expand court access for First Nations and ensure private guardianships do not happen without mandatory home studies and cultural plans….
Federal Funding leads to creation of Atoske Community Educational Health Lab
(October 9, 2018) – In April of 2018, the Atoske Action Group (AAG) received a contribution of $450,000 from the Government of Canada through Western…
New 24/7 mental health clinic for Edmonton
Construction is underway on a new addiction and mental health site at the Royal Alexandra Hospital to help individuals and families get the supports they…
Enoch Cree Nation and Diabetes Canada host a comprehensive workshop
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Marriott Hotel at the River Cree Resort and Casino was a hub of activity on September 12-13 as Diabetes…
Canada invests $68 million over three years to support First Nations-led health transformation
(September 06, 2018) – The Government of Canada is taking major steps to improve health outcomes and access to health services for First Nations through…