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The Government of Canada and the Métis National Council and Governing Members are proud to jointly release the Métis Nation Early Learning and Child Care Framework
September 22, 2018 Winnipeg, Manitoba Employment and Social Development Canada The Government of Canada is working with Indigenous partners to strengthen culturally appropriate and accessible early learning and child care to provide Indigenous children a solid foundation for future success. Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface—Saint Vital and Parliamentary Secretary to […]
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Family of man who died during 34 hour ER wait say racism still an issue – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 21, 2018 By Kelly Geraldine Malone THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG _ Robert Sinclair feels the weight of his family’s history when he has no choice but to go to an emergency room in Winnipeg. He feels anxious, uncertain and sometimes angry. A few years ago, he had a serious accident with a […]
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First Nation Families Struggle for Equal Health Care – Manitobapost
WINNIPEG — First Nation families say they are struggling to get wheelchairs, beds and other health−care services for their children. Several parents shared their stories at a Winnipeg summit on Jordan’s Principle. The principle, adopted by the federal government, requires kids get access to services without delays caused by jurisdictional issues. It’s named after Jordan […]
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AMC: Celebrating clean drinking water in Pauingassi First Nation
Pauingassi First Nation is one of the most remote First Nations in Manitoba. Although it is only 280 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, there is no road into the community. For two months, the First Nation is accessible by winter road—that’s during a year with a cold winter. There is no airstrip/airport in or near the […]
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Indigenous families struggled for health care before Jordan’s Principle: summit – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 12, 2018 By Kelly Geraldine Malone THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG _ First Nation families say they struggled to get wheelchairs, beds and other health-care services for their children before Ottawa adopted Jordan’s Principle. The principle, which requires that kids get access to services without delays caused by jurisdictional issues, is named after […]
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Media Advisory – Assembly of First Nations to Host First-Ever National Summit on Jordan’s Principle September 12-13, 2018
Media Advisory – Assembly of First Nations to Host First-Ever National Summit on Jordan’s Principle September 12-13, 2018 September 11, 2018 Ottawa, ON: Hundreds of First Nations citizens and families will gather in Winnipeg September 12-13 for the first-ever national summit on Jordan’s Principle. The Summit will bring together First Nations families, community-based practitioners and […]
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Norway House Cree Nation receives $100 million commitment from Government of Canada to build Health Centre of Excellence
From: Indigenous Services Canada September, 07, 2018 – Norway House Cree Nation, Treaty 5 Territory, Manitoba – Indigenous Services Canada The Government of Canada is working in partnership with First Nations to improve health outcomes and access to health services for First Nations through health transformation investments. Today, while visiting Norway House Cree Nation, Manitoba, […]
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Ottawa funds health changes aimed at giving First Nations more control – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 6, 2018 WINNIPEG _ The federal government has taken another step in transferring control over Indigenous health programs to First Nations. Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott announced $68 million over three years for Indigenous communities in Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. The money follows up on plans first announced in the 2017 budget […]
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Government of Canada investing nearly $68 million over three years to support First Nations-led health transformation
From: Indigenous Services Canada September 06, 2018 – Treaty One Territory Winnipeg, MANITOBA – Indigenous Services Canada The Government of Canada is taking major steps to improve health outcomes and access to health services for First Nations through health transformation investments in First Nation communities across Canada. Today, while visiting Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) in […]
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Media advisory: Minister Philpott to announce significant investments to support health programs and services in Norway House Cree Nation
Norway House Cree Nation, Manitoba – Please be advised that the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, will join Chief Larson Anderson of Norway House Cree Nation, to announce significant funding in support of Indigenous and community-based health services for Norway House Cree Nation. Date: September 7, 2018 Time: 11:00 a.m. (CDT) Where: Norway House Fisherman’s Co Op, […]
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