Tag: Indigenous health
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Sudbury health board addresses deadly Northern Ontario fungal outbreak
Public Health Sudbury and Districts tackles deadly Northern Ontario fungal outbreak The board of Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) opened its first meeting of 2026 with a grim reminder of a deadly fungal infection that struck Northern Ontario, culminating in five deaths in 2021 in Constance Lake First Nation. While the outbreak is not…
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Sudbury Health Board Addresses Deadly Northern Ontario Fungal Outbreak
Introduction: Aetiology and urgency The Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) opened its first meeting of 2026 with a sobering focus on a deadly fungal outbreak that has haunted Northern Ontario for years. The discussion centered on the region’s unique risk factors, long-standing health disparities, and the urgent need for a…
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Public Health Sudbury addresses deadly Northern Ontario fungal outbreak at 2026 kickoff
Overview: A Northern Ontario health crisis returns to the forefront Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) opened its 2026 agenda by focusing on a fungal outbreak that has deeply troubled Northern Ontario communities. The board’s first meeting of the year highlighted lessons from the 2021 Constance Lake First Nation outbreak, which claimed five lives and…
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Aboriginal mother of five dies at Tennant Creek Watch House as family engages lawyers
Overview of the tragedy An Aboriginal mother of five has been identified as the woman who died after being detained at a watch house in Tennant Creek, in the Northern Territory. The death occurred on Christmas Day, raising questions about the handling of detainees in remote facilities and prompting calls for independent investigations. Family representatives…
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Diabetes Awareness Month: Education is for Everyone — FNHA’s Community Story
Diabetes Awareness Month: A Community Call to Action November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when health organizations, Indigenous communities, and individuals come together to educate, screen, and empower people at risk of diabetes. At the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), education isn’t limited to clinics or pamphlets; it’s a community-driven effort that meets people…
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Diabetes Awareness Month: Education Is for Everyone — FNHA
Diabetes Awareness Month shines a light on education for all November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when communities across Canada come together to share knowledge about prevention, screening, and ongoing management. At the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), the message is clear: education is for everyone. From elders and youth to caregivers and healthcare…
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Diabetes Awareness Month: Education for Everyone—FNHA Highlights Community Stories
Diabetes Awareness Month 2025: Education for Everyone Each November, Diabetes Awareness Month shines a light on the importance of education, screening, and ongoing support to prevent and manage diabetes. This year, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) invites communities to learn from each other and recognize that education is for everyone—across ages, cultures, and regions.…
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It’s not case closed: Search for blastomycosis answers continues in northern Ontario First Nation
Four years after a deadly blastomycosis outbreak Four years after an outbreak of blastomycosis claimed five lives in Constance Lake First Nation near Hearst, the community and its supporters say the search for answers is far from over. A coroner’s jury heard testimony that residents continue to live under a persistent threat from a fungal…
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It’s not case closed: environmental group still searching for blastomycosis in northern Ontario First Nation
Background: A deadly outbreak, four years later Four years after a blastomycosis outbreak claimed five lives in Constance Lake First Nation near Hearst, Ontario, questions about ongoing risk and response persist. An inquest and coroner’s jury heard testimony this year about how residents continue to live under the shadow of a fungal disease that was…
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Saskatchewan Health Officials Urge Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations for All Residents
Community Outreach Highlights the Importance of Seasonal Vaccinations At a recent joint event at Regina’s Eastview Community Centre, Saskatchewan’s top medical voices underscored the importance of getting the seasonal flu shot and the annual COVID-19 vaccination. The goal is simple: protect individuals, families, and entire communities by making vaccines accessible to all residents aged six…