Health Canada declares Keshechewan children’s ailments “not a medical emergency”
Dr. Gordon Green, one of the doctors who travelled to Kashechewan First Nation to examine patients involved in the recent rash outbreaks said it is not a medical emergency. Green is a family doctor … Read More »
Welcoming ceremonies revitalized after decades of non-practice
The Snaw-Naw-As First Nation near Vancouver, British Columbia are busy reclaiming vital parts of their existence. Two dozen babies and children were recently welcomed into the community with a welcoming ceremony historically practised by … Read More »
Indigenous language immersion houses popping up across the country
A group of indigenous artists called the Onaman Collective, are working to rejuvenate Indigenous language through immersion houses. Visitors to immersion houses dwell together to speak only Anishnaabemowin or Nehiyawewin for up to three … Read More »
Submissions open for James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award
The James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award is now accepting submissions from all indigenous youth in Ontario under the age of 18. Submissions can be in the form of a short story, poem, … Read More »
Millions in federal funding for Inuit healing centre
The Government of Canada announced $1.3 million in support for the Mamisarvik Healing Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. The Mamisarvik Healing Centre, run by the Tungasuvvingat Inuit organization, is recognized as a centre of excellence, … Read More »