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Request for Proposal Released for New Supportive Family Living Program Spaces
July 12, 2023 The Government of Saskatchewan has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to find prospective proponents to develop and operate four Supportive Family Living Programs throughout Saskatchewan. As announced in the 2023-24 provincial budget, a $1.3 million investment is expanding Supportive Family Living Program services to 17 families in Moose Jaw, Fort Qu’Appelle, Prince […]
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Read MoreCommunity, Indigenous drug rehab programs across West get $20M in federal funds – paNOW
Dozens of community and Indigenous groups across Western Canada will share $20 million in federal funding to boost the mental health and drug awareness, treatment and rehabilitation services they offer. The money is to be shared between 42 local drug-related programs across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett […]
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Read MoreMembers of Sask. First Nation complete 8 day trek to call on government to fight drug addiction – CTV
June 16, 2023 A Saskatchewan First Nation issued a call for more government action to fight drug addiction by marching to the legislative building. On Thursday, members of the Muskoday First Nation marched to the legislative building to present their case. Among those who completed the eight-day trek were people impacted by drug use. Curtis […]
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Read MoreKey First Nation announces construction of new water treatment plant will begin this month – GX94 Radio
Jun 12, 2023 The Key First Nation, near Norquay has announced the construction of a new water treatment plant will be beginning this month. This significant project aims to address the long-standing water challenges faced by the Nation and will create a healthier, and more reliable source of clean drinking water for residents. While the […]
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Read MoreMental health stigma for Indigenous men, boys continues: Métis Nation-Saskatchewan – Global News
June 11, 2023 The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan said more needs to be done for Indigenous men and boys when it comes to suicide prevention strategies. Following the Senate report released last week, the MN-S Director of Mental Health and Addictions said the lack of resources on this issue needs to be addressed. “If you have Indigenous […]
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Read MoreJuliette Tapaquon’s tragic story exposes health-care inequality – National Observer
June 2nd 2023 Juliette Tapaquon spent her final months in unimaginable pain. It’s the thought that still keeps her mother, Joyce Tapaquon, up at night. A cervical cancer patient at Pasqua Hospital’s palliative care unit and a member of Carry the Kettle First Nation, Juliette was escorted out of the southern Saskatchewan hospital by police […]
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Read MoreHealth Human Resources Strategy Continues Promoting Opportunities For Nursing In Saskatchewan
June 1, 2023 Progress continues on the four pillars of Saskatchewan’s Health Human Resources (HHR) Action Plan to recruit, train, incentivize and retain more healthcare professionals including nurses. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) continues to actively connect with provincial nursing students and recent graduates to promote employment opportunities. More than 82 per cent of Saskatchewan’s […]
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Read MoreOfficial Grand Opening of the Meadow Lake Dialysis Unit
May 25, 2023 Patients in northwest Saskatchewan now have access to hemodialysis services closer to home. Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health Minister Everett Hindley and Trade and Export Development Minister and Meadow Lake MLA Jeremy Harrison were on hand to officially open a new six-bed satellite hemodialysis unit in Northwest Health […]
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Read MoreEncouraging vaccine confidence through community-led initiatives by the Métis Nation Saskatchewan
From: Public Health Agency of Canada May 24, 2023 The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recognizes that community-driven initiatives are fundamental to understanding the roots of vaccine hesitancy and fostering confidence in vaccination. As such, PHAC has partnered with community organizations to support increased access to credible and culturally appropriate information and education on […]
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Read MoreNorthern Saskatchewan residents continue to flee homes due to wildfires – CBC
May 18, 2023 24 active fires, 4 not contained in the province as of Thursday morning Northern Saskatchewan residents are continuing to flee their homes because of wildfires burning near their communities. Shaylee Gardiner, a Buffalo Narrows town councillor, said 535 people have fled the community as of Thursday morning. According to the Ile-a-la-Crosse Facebook page, […]
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