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Government of Canada provides funding to Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec to prevent gender-based violence
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada October 12, 2023 The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them. […]
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DIAGNOS AI Retina Analysis is being deployed across Canada’s Largest Specialist Care Provider in Diabetes & Endocrinology
BROSSARD, Quebec, Canada – October 5th, 2023 – DIAGNOS Inc. (“DIAGNOS” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ADK) (OTCQB: DGNOF), a Canadian corporation active in early detection of critical health issues through the use of its FLAIRE platform based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), is thrilled to announce the commencement of its innovative deployment in an advanced […]
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The Government of Canada launches research fund to help prevent and divert food waste from Canadian landfills
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada September 29, 2023 – Gatineau, Quebec When food and other organic wastes are disposed of in landfills, they produce methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Municipal solid waste landfills are responsible for almost one‑quarter of Canada’s methane emissions, which are generated when biodegradable waste decomposes. Cutting methane emissions from all […]
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MCA Opens New Detox Center: Sahatihahará:ne
September 28, 2023 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health will begin accepting clients at its new detox center, Sahatihahará:ne this coming Monday, October 2, 2023. The 4-bed/4-client center is located on Kawehno:ke and fills a need in healthcare and addictions services that our medical teams are committed to providing. “This is a major […]
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3 years after Joyce Echaquan’s death, loved ones reflect on what’s changed — and what hasn’t – CBC
Sep 28, 2023 Health board appealing ruling to reinstate orderly fired after Echaquan’s death Three paintings of women wearing braids and purple headbands in their hair with the words “Justice for Joyce” adorn the windows outside the Centre d’amitié autochtone de Lanaudière in Joliette. Sitting on the porch at the friendship centre Thursday morning, Lorraine Echaquan […]
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Aupaluk gets bigger, better health centre – Nunatsiaq News
Sep 28, 2023 $45M facility replaces ‘old and deteriorated’ building that dates back to 1979 Aupaluk’s new health centre is officially open, replacing an “old and deteriorated” health centre that dates back to 1979. The new health centre had been in the works since 2015 because the previous facility was in such a bad state, […]
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Miscellaneous News – FNQLHSSC
First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle – class action compensation update On July 26, 2023, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) issued a letter-decision announcing the approval of the revised Final Settlement Agreement. The landmark agreement, totalling more than $23 billion, will compensate more than 300,000 First Nations children and families who […]
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Department Of Health And Cornwall Community Hospital Announce New Indigenous Patient Navigator
September 25, 2023 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) and Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) welcome new Indigenous Patient Navigator, April White. The Indigenous Patient Navigator role was created from a partnership between MCA’s Department of Health and Cornwall Community Hospital to better meet the needs of indigenous patients and clients who are […]
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Joyce Echaquan: Indigenous access to health care still lacking three years later, advocate says – CityNews
Sep 24, 2023 Three years after the death of Joyce Echaquan, advocates say there remains a gap of accessibility and services in Quebec’s health-care system for Indigenous People. Echaquan, a 37-year-old Atikamekw mother of seven, filmed and livestreamed hospital staff in Joliette making derogatory comments toward her as she died. Her Sept. 28, 2020, death […]
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Grand Opening of the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre in Nunavik
From: Indigenous Services Canada September 20, 2023 The effects of trauma are extensive and intricate, impacting multiple generations, particularly due to substance abuse. The establishment of an addiction treatment centre that observes Inuit traditions and practices can serve as a starting point for community members, their families, friends and loved ones to begin the healing […]
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