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The governments of Canada and Manitoba improve access to treatment for people with substance use disorders
December 7, 2018 Winnipeg, MB Government of Canada The opioid crisis continues to devastate individuals, families and communities across Canada. In Manitoba, a significant increase in the use of methamphetamines remains problematic and has resulted in a number of negative impacts for individuals, families, and communities. Without increased access to effective, evidence-based treatment options, people […]
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‘Healthy Active Natives’ Group Inspires Thousands Of Indigenous People To Get Healthy – HuffPost Canada
An Indigenous personal trainer wanted to see a healthy Indigenous community online. So he created one. When Waylon Pahona began his online search for an Indigenous wellness community, he didn’t get any results. He Googled, scoured Facebook and YouTube, but found nothing. “I used to work as a personal trainer in a physical therapy setting […]
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HIV testing event in Winnipeg aims to reduce stigma in Indigenous communities – CBC
89 new cases of HIV reported in Manitoba in 2017 Dec 04, 2018 It’s been almost 40 years since Peetanacoot Nenakawekapo first learned one of her friends had been being diagnosed with AIDS. On Monday, the two-spirit elder who now works at the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre was on site at an HIV testing […]
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Health-system Innovators Receive Awards for Improving Patient Care and Efficiency
December 3, 2018 Health-system innovators from across the province received awards today from Health Minister Cameron Friesen for projects that have improved services for Manitoba families. “As health care continues to transform, we need to look at innovative ways of enhancing access to consistent, reliable care at all levels of the health-care system,” said Friesen. […]
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Fifth Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine Clinic Opens in Selkirk
November 14, 2018 Clinics Offer Front-line Help For Manitobans: Friesen SELKIRK—Manitoba’s fifth Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic has opened, providing an option for residents of the Interlake-Eastern region seeking help from addictions, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced here today. “In just over two months, RAAM clinics have proven to […]
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On World Diabetes Day, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs encourages families to practice their First Nations cultures
Treaty One Territory, MB – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs acknowledges November 14 as World Diabetes Day. The theme for this year is “The Family & Diabetes.” “The prevalence of diabetes in First Nations is one of the most pressing health issues in our communities today,” said Grand Chief Arlen Dumas. “On World Diabetes Day, I encourage First Nations […]
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Women’s shelter to open in northern Manitoba First Nation – CBC
Nelson House shelter to serve community, surrounding areas Nov 06, 2018 Women in northern Manitoba who are fleeing domestic violence will soon have a new place to turn. Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, also known as Nelson House, is holding a grand opening of its first women’s shelter on Tuesday. It’s the fifth First Nations women’s crisis […]
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Treatment centres for addiction issues urgently needed for First Nations in Manitoba
Treaty One Territory, MB – Grand Chief Arlen Dumas of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is working to ensure that First Nations citizens across Manitoba have access to culturally relevant, land-based addictions treatment. “The Government of Canada needs to step up and work with our leadership to address the state of emergencies our leaders […]
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Province Makes New Board Appointments to Health Organizations
October 26, 2018 The province has made appointments to the boards of five regional health authorities, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “The health system relies on boards to guide the safety and quality of care that is available in communities across the province,” said Friesen. “I want to thank outgoing […]
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Russell Wangersky: Riding the trauma bandwagon – The Chronicle Herald
Warning: some may find this column triggering. They probably shouldn’t. I started thinking about this when I read about an incident at a writers’ festival in Vancouver, where an Indigenous speaker was verbally confronted by an audience member. What stuck with me was a line in the Globe and Mail about the scene from a […]
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