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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 9h
For September 30, I would like to honour all who were lost and stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities. In the face of misinformation and residential school denialism, sharing historical facts and turning awareness into reconcili-ACTION is more important than ever. – Dr. Terri Aldred
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 12h
September 30th marks Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a message from the NCCIH loom.ly/Rppwb6A Orange Shirt Society - loom.ly/lIJXqGU National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - loom.ly/xaBYnJA #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #NDTR
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“New Thompson, Man., program provides birth helpers for First Nations mothers” - www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9... - #MaternalHealth #FirstNationsHealth #CulturalSafety #PatientAdvocate
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New Thompson, Man., program provides birth helpers for First Nations mothers
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“New book release celebrates knowledge of Carrier and Sekani Elders” - gounbc.sharepoint.com/sites/NCCIH/... - #ElderHealth #TheNCCIH – see also www.unbc.ca/our-stories/...
L-R: Dr. Warner Adam, CSFS CEO and author; Dr. Sarah de Leeuw, author and UNBC professor in UBC’s Northern Medical Program ; Dr. Travis Holyk, CSFS Chief Administrative Officer and Principal Investigator; Helen Michelle, Hereditary Chief - Ludooks, Skin Tyee; and Melanie Labatch
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Research centres Métis voices in understanding health and well-being” - ucalgary.ca/news/researc... -#MétisHealth #MétisWellbeing #CulturalSafety #HealthResearch - @ucalgary.bsky.social
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Research centres Métis voices in understanding health and well-being
Métis-guided research explores the connections between identity, culture, spirituality and health
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Indigenous knowledge systems support pathways to stronger food sovereignty and better decision-making: New report” - www.thestar.com/globenewswir... - #IndigenousKnowledge #FoodSovereignty #IndigenousHealth
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Indigenous knowledge systems support pathways to stronger food sovereignty and better decision-making: New report
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Governments and institutions increasingly recognize the importance of Indigenous knowledges but struggle to bridge knowledge systems in ways that sh...
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NCCHPP @ncchpp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📢 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐂𝐂𝐇𝐏𝐏 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: municipal council 🏛️, municipal administration 🗂️ and decision making 🔄. Guidance for public health teams on when, how and with whom to intervene to better collaborate with municipalities! 👉 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: ow.ly/VPVC50ZLeac
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
From the University of Northern British Columbia - www.unbc.ca/our-stories/... Celebrating a powerful new book, TS’IYEWH TS’HILHTUS: Strength for All, that shares a collection of personal stories and lived experiences of Carrier and Sekani Elders. #ElderHealth #IndigenousHealth
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New Book Release Celebrates Knowledge of Carrier and Sekani Elders
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
From the @nccdh-ccnds.bsky.social : Season 4 of Mind the Disruption has officially wrapped up! Check out our Resource Library to discover featured resources from the series - nccdh.ca/learn/library/ See also: www.nccih.ca/495/experien... and nccdh.ca/learn/podcas...
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami gives $51M to conservation programs across Inuit Nunangat” - www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - #HealthyLand #InuitHealth
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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami gives $51M to conservation programs across Inuit Nunangat
Inuit-led conservation work is getting a big boost in Nunavut. About half of the $51 million dollars is going to the territory. Arty Sarkisian reports.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Today at the Carrier Sekani Family Services’ Elders Conference the publication "Tsawyewh Ts’eelthis: Strength For All" was launched, co-written by #TheNCCIH Director Dr. Sarah de Leeuw (pictured here)! Learn more - loom.ly/RaXDxIc #ElderHealth #IndigenousHealth
NCCIH Director Dr. Sarah de Leeuw holding the “Ts'iyewh Ts'hilhtus: Strength For All” publication
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Learning gallery: All our relations - Family by Hanalei Suteau Download and print these public health awareness posters to share artistic perspectives on preventing communicable diseases with your community - loom.ly/lRhZsFU #WashingHands #HealthyHabits #IndigenousHealth
Poster from NCCIH's Learning Gallery - Roots of wellness by Jeanette Ladd
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“Mobile clinic will provide primary healthcare to Buffalo Lake and Kikino Métis settlements” - www.lakelandtoday.ca/lac-la-biche... - #MétisHealth #MedicalTravel #HealthEquity
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Mobile clinic will provide primary healthcare to Buffalo Lake and Kikino Métis settlements
Residents of the Kikino and Buffalo Lake Métis settlements will soon have better access to primary healthcare through the Wâhkôhtowin Mobile Health Clinic.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Stop by #TheNCCIH booth at the Carrier Sekani Family Services’ Elders Conference in Prince George today until September 24! Learn more - site.pheedloop.com/event/elders... #ElderHealth #IndigenousHealth
The NCCIH booth at the Carrier Sekani Family Services’ Elders Conference
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“An Indigenous Garden: Food, medicine, memory and a place to heal” - www.aptnnews.ca/national-new... - #IndigenousMedicine #FoodSovereignty #TraditionalFoods #IndigenousHealth
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Food, medicine, memory and a place to heal
Everyone has harvested something they deeply needed from a small Indigenous garden behind a University of Ottawa residence.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Tse'k'wa Heritage Society and UNBC collaboration on cultural accessibility receives federal funding” - www.unbc.ca/our-stories/... - #IndigenousHistory #CulturesSDoH
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Tse'k'wa Heritage Society and UNBC collaboration on cultural accessibility receives federal funding
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“‘Nobody goes hungry’: First Nation grows 1,000 pounds of food to reduce grocery costs” - www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic... - #FoodSovereignty #FoodSecurity #FirsNationsHealth – see also www.nccih.ca/34/Publicati...
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‘Nobody goes hungry’: First Nation grows 1,000 pounds of food to reduce grocery costs
Onion Lake Cree Nation grew more than 1,000 pounds of vegetables, including cauliflower, tomatoes, potatoes and cabbage, in a small, no-till garden plot that the community decided to trial this year.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Upcoming webinar from Wintranslation: Is AI helping or harming Indigenous language preservation? Join us on September 29 (1–2 PM EST) for a live webinar with Adam Stone, PhD, as we explore AI ethics, data sovereignty, and language preservation. Save your seat now: luma.com/zg1x85t0
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“‘I made friends that will last a lifetime’: Inuit youth reflect on boating trips with Ayalik Fund” - nunavutnews.com/2026/09/14/i... - #InuitHealth #YouthHealth #InuitWellness
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'I made friends that that will last a lifetime': Inuit youth reflect on boating trips with Ayalik Fund - Nunavut News
Three Nunavummiut teenagers talk about highlights and challenges from their trips
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“New cultural arts centre in Kahnawà:ke preserves history” - www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - #IndigenousHistory #CulturesSDoH
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New cultural arts centre in Kahnawà:ke preserves history
Kanatahkwèn:ke is a new cultural arts centre in Kahnawà:ke, southwest of Montreal. The $56-million facility is designed to be a hub dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Kanien’kehá:ka lang...
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Learning gallery: All our relations This learning gallery is premised on the belief that good health encompasses not only physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being, but also harmonious relationships. View the gallery - loom.ly/zbloxK8 #IndigenousHealth
Artwork from NCCIH's Learning Gallery - All our relations
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“Social work researchers receive $700,000 in CIHR funding” - umtoday.ca/stories/soci... - #SocialWork #IndigenousHealth #2SLGBTQI+Health - @umanitoba.bsky.social
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Social work researchers receive $700,000 in CIHR funding
UM researchers will focus on the aging 2SLGBTQIA+ population and health in Canada.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“NDTR notes: Alhgoh Together as One, Together as Community – learning opportunity” - medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/news-events/... - #CulturalSafety #IndigenousHealth - @thefnha.bsky.social
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NDTR Notes: Alhgoh Together as One, Together as Community – Learning Opportunity | Medical Staff
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Happy Grandparents’ Day! Sharing #TheNCCIH “Family connections: A resource booklet about building strength in families based on Inunnguiniq teachings” to celebrate: www.nccih.ca/495/family-connections… #ElderHealth #GrandparentsDay
Thumbnail of NCCIH's "Family connections: A resource booklet about building strength in families based on Inunnguiniq teachings"
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“Gift of Spirit Name drives Language Keeper in Nipissing First Nation’s Ojibwe revitalization” – anishinabeknews.ca/2026/09/gift... - #IndigenousKnowledge #LanguageSovereignty #FirsNationsHealth
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Gift of Spirit Name drives Language Keeper in Nipissing First Nation’s Ojibwe revitalization – Anishinabek News
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Upcoming webinar from Culturally Committed: "An Affront to Reconciliation: Indigenous Peoples and Canada's Track 2 MAiD" September 16, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM PDT Featuring Dr. Rheanna Robinson, Manitoba Métis Federation Register - loom.ly/G-J5F7U #MAiD #IndigenousRights
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“Health study begins examining potential oilsands impacts on Fort Chipewyan” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #HealthImpactAssessment #HealthyLand #IndigenousHealth #MétisHealth - see also www.nccih.ca/34/Publicati...
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Health study begins examining potential oilsands impacts on Fort Chipewyan | CBC News
Many people in a community located more than 200 kilometres north of Fort McMurray have long believed there are links between cancers in their region and the industrial developments upstream along the...
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“Nunavut’s first trauma and addictions centre will have Inuit-focused healing programming, says director” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #InuitHealth #CulturalSafety #HealthEquity
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Nunavut’s first trauma and addictions centre will have Inuit-focused healing programming, says director | CBC News
The executive director of Nunavut’s first addictions and trauma centre says that the it will broaden its programming to more than just a clinical approach.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“First bowhead whale harvest since 2022 brings Iqaluit abundant meat” - www.aptnnews.ca/featured/fir... - #TraditionalFoods #CountryFoods #FoodSovereignty #InuitHealth
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First bowhead whale hunt since 2022 brings Iqaluit abundant meat
A crew of some 30 Iqaluit hunters and trappers spent eight days tracking and hunting a bowhead whale, which can reach 100 tonnes.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“Cultural programs for urban Indigenous girls can help address MMIWG crisis, advocates say” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #IndigenousHealth #CulturalSafety #CulturesSDoH #YouthHealth
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Cultural programs for urban Indigenous girls can help address MMIWG crisis, advocates say | CBC News
Advocates say cultural programming can help young Indigenous girls to build strong relationships, leadership skills and a sense of belonging, so they feel valued and seen.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
See also: www.nccih.ca/34/Publicati...
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“How climate change driven wildfires can impact Indigenous harvesting rights” - www.cbc.ca/news/indigen... - #HealthyLand #IndigenousHealth #FoodSovereignty
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How climate change driven wildfires can impact Indigenous harvesting rights | CBC News
An Indigenous fire stewardship advocate says climate change driven wildfires are disrupting Indigenous peoples' ability to harvest traditional plants and berries.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
“First Nations look to traditional foods to improve health outcomes” - loom.ly/gMjiJTs - #TraditionalFoods #CountryFoods #FoodSovereignty – see also loom.ly/fV-yT0o
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First Nations look to traditional foods to improve health outcomes
Watch more on this story here.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
“Abegweit First Nation building $18M recreation centre” - www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7326… - #FirsNationsHealth #IndigenousWellness
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Abegweit First Nation building $18M recreation centre
Construction is underway at Abegweit First Nation of a new community recreation centre. The project will expand the existing business centre, and offer people in the area a new place to come together. CBC's Taylor O'Brien went to the reserve to learn more.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Now online: #TheNCCIH podcast “Voices from the field 38 – Reclaiming Indigenous ways of being to transform communities” with Laura Mueller and X’staam Hana’ax (Nicole Halbauer) - loom.ly/OH5Xrg0 #IndigenousHealth #NCCIHPodcast #IndigenousKnowledge
New "Voices from the field" podcast episode available with Laura Mueller and Nicole Halbauer
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
“Indigenous and Northern led research groups receive more than $9M boost” - www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - #Research #HealthResearch #KnowledgeTranslation
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Indigenous and Northern led research groups receive more than $9M boost
13 Indigenous and Northern-led research groups are receiving new funding. ArcticNet is investing $9.3 million through its North-by-North program. CBC's Toby Otak has more.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Dr. Terri Aldred, NCCIH Academic Lead: Over the past several months, many of us have watched current events unfold with uncertainty, concern, and reflection. Together, we can continue creating spaces where Indigenous voices are valued and communities are supported to thrive - loom.ly/jMh6rEo
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“Elder shows traditional knowledge is for all generations in Fort McMurray” - www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - #KnowledgeSharing #IndigenousKnowledge #IndigenouHealth #CulturesSDoH #TraditionalFoods
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Elder shows traditional knowledge is for all generations in Fort McMurray
Follow Knowledge Keeper Claire Beaulieu-Antoine as she teaches seniors in northern Alberta what berries are safe to eat, what plants are medicine and which plants make the best tea.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... The NCCIH shares our deepest condolences with the family, friends, and colleagues of former MLA Joan Phillip. We are saddened by her passing on August 28, 2026, and we will remember her years of activism and leadership with sincere gratitude.
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‘Epic fighter’: Tributes for B.C. legislator and Indigenous activist Joan Phillip, dead at 74
The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs says B.C. legislator and Indigenous activist Joan Phillip has died.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
“‘This is reconciliation in action’: Indigenous youth wrap up Oak Bay restoration program” - www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/va... - #HealthyLand #IndigenousHealth #Education #YouthHealth
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‘This is reconciliation in action’: Indigenous youth wrap up Oak Bay restoration program
Four Indigenous youth spent their summer restoring a rare Garry Oak Meadow in Oak Bay, removing invasive plants and learning about their culture and traditional lands along the way.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
“First Nation in northern Ontario set to open Indigenous evacuation shelter this spring” - www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9... – #IndigenousHealth #EmergencyPreparedness
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First Nation in northern Ontario set to open Indigenous evacuation shelter this spring
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First Nations Health Authority @thefnha.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug, 31, Squamish Nation shares how culture, community and connection is central to its response to the toxic drug crisis. Learn more: bit.ly/4z5XQnf
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
“$5 million to Indigenous-led alternatives to incarceration for First Nations people” - www.aptnnews.ca/videos/5-mil... - #IndigenousHealth #RestorativeJustice #Decarceration – see also www.nccih.ca/34/Publicati...
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$5 million to Indigenous-led alternatives to incarceration for First Nations people - APTN News
Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand joined us in studio to discuss the announcement of $5 million in federal funding going towards supporting Indigenous-led alternatives to incar...
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
From the Lawson Foundation: Join us to explore how Gitga’at youth are being engaged in seasonal harvesting practices across Nations along the Pacific Northwest Coast. Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 1:00-2:00 PM ET / 10:00-11:00 AM PT Register for free to join live on Zoom: www.eventbrite.ca/e/gitgaat-yo...
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Gitga’at Youth Land-Based & Cultural Continuity Diabetes Prevention
Ep.16 of our Virtual Visit series explores Gitga’at Youth Land-Based & Cultural Continuity Diabetes Prevention. Free and open to all.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
“End the Silence offers mental health support and resources for Indigenous men” - www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - #MentalHealth #IndigenousHealth #CulturalSafety #KnowledgeSharing – see also www.nccih.ca/34/Publicati...
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End the Silence offers mental health support and resources for Indigenous men
End the Silence raises awareness of mental health issues and shares knowledge, resources and direct support. Michael Linklater joined Saskatoon Morning to talk about End the Silence and share his ment...
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
From Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada: Nominations are now open for the Dr. Thomas Dignan Indigenous Health Award - www.royalcollege.ca/en/get-invol... Nomination deadline: September 6, 2026
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Dr. Thomas Dignan Indigenous Health Award
Explore the Royal College Dr. Thomas Dignan Indigenous Health Award, honouring those who champion Indigenous rights and health equity in Canada.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
“Twin ceremonies herald new Indigenous services for Houston” - interior-news.com/2026/08/20/t... - #CulturalSafety #ChildHealth #IndigenousHealth #CulturesSDoH – see also www.nccih.ca/485/NCCIH_in...
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Twin ceremonies herald new Indigenous services for Houston - The Interior News - Smithers BC
Twin ceremonies Aug. 19, 2026 marked the official opening of the Dze L’Kant Friendship Centre’s Cub House childcare centre and of a purpose-built building to act as a services and […]
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
“New Indigenous training program educates frontline workers about forced sterilizations” - www.cbc.ca/news/indigen... - #WomensHealth #PatientCare #IndigenousHealth - see also www.nccih.ca/495/Forced_a...
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New Indigenous training program educates frontline workers about forced sterilizations | CBC News
The Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice has launched a training program to educate and provide resources for frontline and health-care workers about forced and coerced sterilization.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
“Saskatchewan government, First Nations sign wildfire management agreement” - thestarphoenix.com/news/saskatc... - #HealthyLand #WildfireCollaboration #IndigenousHealth
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Saskatchewan government, First Nations sign wildfire management agreement
Agreement is expected to create a more structured approach to wildfire collaboration, according to the Saskatchewan government.
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The NCCIH @thenccih.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
From WeAreAllies.ca - Gender diversity has existed throughout history and on every continent. The histories of trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people across cultures continue to be discovered and understood in new ways. Learn more at WeAreAllies.ca
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