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CAAN and Gilead Sciences Canada Ignite Hope with New Indigenous Health Grant
REGINA, SK, Sept. 21, 2023 – CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks and Gilead Sciences Canada Inc. (Gilead Sciences Canada) today joined hands to unveil the GLOW Indigenous Health Grant: Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing, a new $4M grant program supporting community organizations. The initiative will enable Indigenous-led solutions designed to address the unique needs of […]
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Indigenous communities continue to benefit from mobile mental health buses – northeastNOW
Sep 13, 2023 There is hope that a project providing much-needed mental health care to several Indigenous communities over the past two years will expand. In 2021, the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Mobile Mental Health Bus was launched thanks to a partnership with the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation as well as the provincial government, […]
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Sask. First Nation celebrates construction of hospital on Indigenous land – CTV News
Sept. 12, 2023 KAMSACK, SASK – Keeseekoose First Nation is celebrating a monumental first – a brand new, modern hospital to be built on reserve land. Joined by members of Key, Cote and Keeseekoose – the First Nation’s leadership officially turned sod for the new $44 million project. “[I’m] humbled to even be a part […]
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Aiming to break the cycle of obesity in Indigenous children – SaskToday.ca
New USask research chair focuses on improving Indigenous children’s wellness. SASKATOON – Newly appointed Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) Dr. Wendie Marks (PhD) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is investigating links between obesity in Indigenous children and their exposure to environmental factors during pre-conception, prenatal, or early postpartum periods. “My research program aims […]
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Apply Now for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund
September 6, 2023 The deadline is approaching to apply for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ (MMIWG+) Community Response Fund. More than $400,000 is available to support grassroots efforts to prevent violence and create safety for Indigenous women and girls+ in Saskatchewan. The MMIWG+ Community Response Fund was created in collaboration with Indigenous […]
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Province Recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day
September 6, 2023 The Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing September 10, 2023, as World Suicide Prevention Day. This day is an opportunity to promote understanding about suicide, remove the stigma often connected to mental illness and distress, encourage people to reach out for help, and provide support for those affected by a suicide attempt or […]
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Indigenous wellness camp in northern Sask. receives funding commitment from province – MBC Radio
Sep 6, 2023 A northern Saskatchewan wellness camp is receiving funding stability from the provincial government. The province has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kineepik Métis Local #9, which operates the Muskwa Lake Wellness Camp in Pinehouse. The committed dollars allow the camp to continue providing northern residents with cultural mental health and […]
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Province and Muskwa Lake Wellness Camp Work Together on Northern Addictions and Recovery Program
September 5, 2023 The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting Muskwa Lake Wellness Camp on a program that helps to address alcoholism, suicide rates and overdose deaths. The province is providing the camp with $246,000 to build and furnish a fully functional main cabin, which has improved spaces for group and individual counselling, as well as […]
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A commitment to empower communities and enhance wellbeing in Saskatchewan – SaskToday.ca
Sep 5, 2023 Saskatchewan Blue Cross and Indigenous partners unite to elevate health literacy across the province With wide-reaching community impact, Saskatchewan Blue Cross is committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of all Saskatchewan people for generations now and those to come. They place priority on giving back to the community through programs and […]
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First Nation reflects on grief and healing one year after stabbing rampage – CTV News
Sept. 1, 2023 JAMES SMITH CREE NATION – Eddie Head felt a deep pull toward his Saskatchewan First Nation as it was enveloped in devastation. He had been a community leader for decades for James Smith Cree Nation and served a term as chief. But as he learned about the horrors of a stabbing rampage […]
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