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Creating impact through Indigenous health journalism – CMA
June 12, 2025 Living on Treaty 1 Territory in Winnipeg’s north end, which has a significant Indigenous population, Lenard Monkman has witnessed the health impacts of centuries of systemic racism, be it the high rates of diabetes affecting family, friends and community members, or more recently, deaths and overdoses from increased drug use. “I see […]
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Northern Manitoba wildfire evacuees find safety at Thompson shelter – CBC
Jun 04, 2025 City officials say shelter has taken in displaced residents from ‘all over the north’ Hundreds of wildfire evacuees from across northern Manitoba have been staying at a congregate shelter in Thompson, a city of about 13,000 people located about 650 kilometres north of Winnipeg. Congregate shelters have been set up in Winnipeg, […]
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Wildfire Update #2: Prescribing in Saskatchewan, Travelling to Northern Manitoba, and ways to help
June 03, 2025 Physicians from Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) who have evacuated to Saskatchewan are authorized to prescribe to Manitoba evacuees in Saskatchewan The Prescribing Practices Program is here to support you To the dedicated physicians actively caring for patients in Northern Manitoba Ways you can help Physicians from Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) […]
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Refilling Prescriptions During Wildfire Evacuations
May 29, 2025 A provincewide state of emergency called for mandatory evacuations in Flin Flon, First Nations of Pimicikimak Cree Nation, Pukatawagan (Mathias Colomb Cree Nation), Marcel Colomb First Nation, and the community of Sherridon. As wildfires continue to spread, over 17,00 people left their homes without much time to prepare. With pharmacies in Flin […]
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Access NIHB-Approved Medical Transportation in Dauphin and the Parkland Region
May 21, 2025 Prairie Road Shuttle is approved to provide transportation to medical appointments, hospital trips, and for custom travel. This service is approved by Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB). Staff are ready to assist with walkers, bags, and escorts, as needed. Prairie Road Shuttle serves Dauphin and the Parkland Region. Ask your caseworker about booking […]
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AMC Establishes Late Grand Chief Cathy Merrick Holistic Wellness Fund
May 6, 2025 Treaty 1 Territory, Winnipeg, MB – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) has passed a resolution establishing the Late Grand Chief Cathy Merrick Holistic Wellness Fund to directly support the well-being of First Nations leadership, staff, and personnel across AMC and Manitoba First Nations. The resolution was moved by Chief Angela Levasseur […]
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Attend the Movement is Medicine Event: May 7, 2025
May 4, 2025 First Nations people across Manitoba are invited to join the Southern Chiefs’ Organization, and other First Nations organizations, on May 7th, 2025, at 10 am for a walk, jog, or run in the spirit of health, wellness, and community. The event takes place at Kildonan Park in Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory. This […]
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Celebrating Excellence in Rural Medicine: 2025 SRPC Award Recipients Honoured in Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB – On the evening of Friday, April 25th, the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) proudly hosted the 2025 SRPC Awards Ceremony at the historic Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The event was co-hosted by SRPC President Dr. Gavin Parker and Dr. Gabe Woollam, Chair of the Nominations and Awards Committee. […]
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Join SCO for a (dis)Abilities Sharing Circle: May 7
May 1, 2025 The First Nations Disability Program at the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is hosting a (dis)Abilities Sharing Circle, featuring special guest Frances Sinclair-Kaspick. Frances, a member of Peguis First Nation, will share insights from her book “A Mountain Within.” The book is based on her life experiences living with a (dis)Ability. She will […]
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Manitoba Government Forms Lower Wait Time Team to Lower Emergency Room Waits
May 1, 2025 The Manitoba government has partnered with front-line health-care staff to form a Lower Wait Time and System Improvement Team and develop a strategy to reduce blockages in the health-care system and reduce patient wait times in the emergency room, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced today. “The emergency department […]
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