In 2019, the Government of Canada made a commitment to work with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners to close infrastructure gaps by 2030. As part of this commitment, ISC worked in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations, along with input from regional First Nations, to update the School Space Accommodation Standards (SSAS) in a two-phased approach.
In 2019, the Government of Canada made a commitment to work with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners to close infrastructure gaps by 2030. As part of this commitment, ISC worked in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations, along with input from regional First Nations, to update the School Space Accommodation Standards (SSAS) in a two-phased approach.
An inaugural First Nations First Responders Gathering was held in Ottawa over the past three days. The event brought together Indigenous fire protection and emergency responder leadership to explore how best to address increasing fire dangers faced by First Nations.
Please be advised that the Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu and Assembly of First Nations Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse will provide an update on discussions being held at the inaugural First Nations First Responders Gathering that is taking place from May 17 to May 19.
At every stage of our healthcare journey—from birth to death and everything in between—nurses play an invaluable role in supporting patients and their families.
Indigenous Peoples, particularly women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S+), experience violence at a much higher rate than other populations in Canada. The disappearance and murder of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada is an ongoing national crisis, which is due to the intergenerational trauma and marginalization caused by colonial policies rooted in racism and discrimination.
Indigenous participation in the tourism industry in Quebec is important and contributes to economic growth. With Tourism Week underway, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, announces the renewal of the Quebec Indigenous Tourism Initiative.
Today, thirteen Mi'kmaq First Nation Chiefs, Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu, and Nova Scotia Minister of Health and Wellness Michelle Thompson signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the next steps to help transform the design and delivery of health services for Mi'kmaq throughout the province of Nova Scotia.
Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Michelle Thompson, Nova Scotia's Minister of Health and Wellness; and 13 Mi'kmaq First Nation Chiefs in Nova Scotia will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding to advance Mi'kmaw health and wellness.
Disparities within the current healthcare system lead to health inequities. Closing gaps in health outcomes can only be achieved by addressing the cultural, social, economic and historical disadvantages that have led to intergenerational trauma. These barriers continue to impact the health and wellness of First Nations people today.
