Tag: Indigenous health
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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…
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Share tradition, not the flu: Saskatchewan hits 11,500 vaccine bookings
Canada’s fall Immunization push begins as Saskatchewan hits 11,515 vaccine bookings Saskatchewan health officials kicked off the Fall Immunization Program with frontline workers and residents alike rolling up their sleeves to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The province reported 11,515 immunization appointments booked as of Tuesday morning, signaling strong public participation and a collective…
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Share tradition, not the flu: Saskatchewan kicks off fall immunization drive with 11,500+ bookings
Kickoff marks a proactive season for vaccines across Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Fall Immunization Program officially began on Tuesday, with health-care professionals, including Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, rolling up their sleeves to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The campaign’s slogan, Share tradition, not the flu, underscored the province’s emphasis on protecting families…
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Share Tradition, Not the Flu: Saskatchewan Vaccination Drive Opens with 11,500 Bookings
Fall Immunization Program Kicks Off Across Saskatchewan Saskatchewan health officials mark the start of the province’s annual Fall Immunization Program, emphasizing the importance of protection against influenza and COVID-19. With more than 11,500 residents already booked for immunizations, this year’s push aims to reduce hospitalizations and keep communities healthier as respiratory illnesses typically rise in…
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Indigenous elder Alby Clarke remembered for ultramarathon and cycling feats
From poor health to endurance legend Indigenous elder Alby Clarke, a Gunditjmara trailblazer celebrated for his ultramarathon and cycling feats, passed away at age 90 on September 16. His life story, marked by transformation, endurance, and advocacy, resonated beyond sport, becoming a powerful force for Indigenous reconciliation and health across Australia. Born in Melbourne in…