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Government of Canada supports community-based projects addressing HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections
From: Public Health Agency of Canada April 28, 2023 Today, during a visit to Projet L.U.N.E., the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced $18.1 million through the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund (CAF) and the Harm Reduction Fund (HRF) for 23 projects to support the work of community-based organizations addressing HIV, hepatitis […]
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First-ever conference on substance abuse in Nunavik set for June – Nunatsiaq News
Apr 19, 2023 To be held in Kuujjuaq; event is open to public and registration closes April 20 A first-ever conference in Nunavik to address substance use and addiction in the region will be held later this year. The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services and Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre are teaming up […]
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Miscellanous News – First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
Call for Applications for the Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative Public Safety Canada has just lauched a Call for Applications for the Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative (ICCI) to address over-representation of Indigenous people in Canada’s Justice system. Applications can be submitted until June 12, 2023, 11:59pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST). Look at the applicant guide to […]
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Doctors develop first eye chart with characters used in Indigenous languages – The Globe and Mail
April 10, 2023 While working at a clinic in the village of Puvirnituq in Nunavik, ophthalmologist Christian El-Hadad and his colleague Nishaant Bhambra encountered many Inuit patients who were unilingual. In this remote, fly-in village on the Arctic coast of Quebec, Inuktitut, not French or English, is the language most residents use. But the visual-acuity […]
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Hudson Bay nurses, Inuulitsivik Health Centre conclude mediation talks – Nunatsiaq News
Apr 5, 2023 Details of new working conditions not clear; union yet to respond to offer Mediation talks to resolve tensions between Nunavik Hudson Bay nurses and their employer have concluded, and a representative from Inuulitsivik Health Centre says she is optimistic about the future. The discussions began in March following months of protest from […]
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Condolences to the entire Community
(Kahnawake – 30, Enniskó:wa/March 2023) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s Council of Chiefs wish to offer the entire community a message of condolences and solidarity as we once again find ourselves in the midst of an incredibly difficult time. In the past few weeks we have suffered the loss of so many community members that […]
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The Cree Nation stands in solidarity with the families and members of Wemindji and Waskaganish following tragic events
March 30, 2023 It is with a very heavy heart that we have learned of a recent tragic and senseless event in Eeyou Istchee. It was confirmed by the EEPF in public statement that domesCc abuse and violence was the cause of death of a woman during the early hours of Friday, March 24, 2023, […]
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Donate to Improve the Quality of Life of Children like Lexie and Janessa
BOUCHERVILLE, QC, March 27, 2023 – RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners and headquartered in Boucherville, Québec, is launching its sixth annual fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network and Opération Enfant Soleil, which support 14 children’s hospitals in the country. From […]
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The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada launches funding for training to improve health care access in rural settings
SHAWVILLE, QC, March 22, 2023 – Equitable access to health care is a growing concern for rural, remote and Indigenous communities, and today the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) is addressing the issue with the launch of the National Advanced Skills and Training Program for Rural Practice. The goal of the program is […]
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SRPC is Seeking Representatives to Join Council : Treasurer, Anesthesia, Indigenous Health, R&R, NS, NU, PI and QC Representatives
21-Mar-2023 4:32 PM The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada is seeking motivated and passionate physicians to join Council. Members interested in the following positions should send their EOI and cv by Friday, March 31st, 2023. SRPC EXECUTIVE ROLE Treasurer SRPC Executive positions are a 2-year term, eligible for renewal once. PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL REPRESENTATIVES Nova […]
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