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MKO: Guidance on Re-Opening Northern, Remote, Isolated, and Indigenous Communities
Jul 7, 2020 A new document was published on June 30, 2020, to share guidance on re-opening Northern, remote, isolated, and Indigenous communities. This document draws upon the April 30, 2020, recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Federal/Provincial/Territorial (F/P/T) Special Advisory Committee (SAC) on COVID-19 for Lifting of Restrictive Public Health Measures. […]
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Important info for MKO First Nations re: COVID reimbursement
Jul 6, 2020 First Nations can submit their proposals for COVID-19 expense reimbursement to the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) until July 31, 2020. The Manitoba First Nations Pandemic Response Team has created the following resources that may be helpful in completing your proposal: An info poster with general information and tips for developing […]
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MB Inuit: COVID-19 Emergency Hamper
COVID-19 continues to present challenges to families. We are here to help. MIA announces our COVID-19 Emergency hampers consisting of perishable and non-perishable food, country food, baby supplies, personal hygiene products, household cleaning supplies. Check out the details here. It doesn’t matter where you live in Manitoba we are here to help. NT5
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Sixties Scoop survivors receive cheques but still looking for healing support – CBC
Settlement-funded healing foundation still working on mandate, recruiting permanent board members Jun 26, 2020 Over the past few weeks, thousands of people have received $21,000 interim payments from the Sixties Scoop settlement, but for some adoptees, the money is just one step toward a lifetime healing journey. “It’s still impacting me,” said Gord Bluesky, a […]
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CIHR Scholarship celebrates health research
Tri-council awards recognize academic excellence Alexandra Nychuk is one of 11 University of Winnipeg students have been awarded tri-council scholarships valued at $17,500 each over 12 months to support vital research in bioscience, criminal justice, development practice, history, and Indigenous governance. Jackson Anderson, Breanna Belisle, Diana Cowley, Trevor Dyck, Cara Ginter, Madison Herget-Schmidt, Ashley Schers, and Breanna […]
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Manitoba Supports Expansion of the Mothering Project at Mount Carmel Clinic
June 23, 2020 Funding Supports End of Birth Alerts as of June 30: Stefanson The Manitoba government is investing nearly $400,000 to double the capacity of the Mothering Project (Manito Ikwe Kagiikwe), ensuring better health and family outcomes for at-risk women and their children as part of a commitment to end the use of birth […]
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Indigenous community members contribute to a healthier future – Message from Dr. Carrie Bourassa
Message from Dr. Carrie Bourassa As Scientific Director of CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health (CIHR-IIPH), I wish you a wonderful National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 and a happy National Indigenous History Month. While this may seem difficult due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I believe that the self-determination of First Nations, Inuit and […]
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Manitoba Invests More Than $675,000 in Youth-Led Mental Health and Addictions Initiative
June 19, 2020 The Manitoba government is investing more than $675,000 over three years in a successful youth-led mental health and addictions prevention program, Indigenous and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke and Families Minister Heather Stefanson announced today. “PAX Dream Makers promotes youth as the change makers, supporting their work toward Mino Pimatisiwin (the good […]
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MB Government: Province Doubles Access to Take-Home Naloxone Kits
June 19, 2020 The Manitoba government is investing up to $200,000 to double the access to naloxone kits, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “The COVID-19 pandemic has added extra stress to the daily life of all Manitobans and it is magnified in the lives of those at risk of an […]
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The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs congratulates the Southern Chiefs Organization on signing of Health Transformation MOU
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Arlen Dumas is issuing the following statement today, to applaud the Southern Chiefs Organization (SCO) on the signing of their Health Transformation Memorandum of Understanding. Grand Chief Arlen Dumas said, “On behalf of the Assembly, I would like to congratulate Grand Chief […]
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