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GNU: Nutrition Month – Unlock the Potential of Food
14 March 2023 March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme – Unlock the Potential of Food – aims to teach people the power of a healthy diet. Healthy eating looks different for everyone. Making healthy choices may not be the same for everyone and can depend on nutritional needs based on someone’s health, personal […]
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Statement from Minister McPhee on the Grief and Gratitude Gathering
March 13, 2023 Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee issued the following statement: “This Saturday, March 11, 2023 marked the third National Day of Observance for COVID-19. “This day represents an opportunity to observe the loss, sacrifice and continued impacts of COVID-19, and to celebrate the efforts of those who kept us safe. “To […]
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GNWT is accepting applications for the 2023 Healthy Choices Fund
March 10, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications from Indigenous governments in the NWT, community governing authorities, non-government organizations and the Health and Social Services Authorities for the 2023 Healthy Choices Fund. $400,000 is available to fund health promotion and prevention activities that support NWT communities and their residents. […]
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Chickenpox in Arviat
10 March 2023 The Department of Health is advising residents of Arviat to take extra precaution and help prevent the spread of chickenpox (also known as varicella) as cases are rising in the community. Chickenpox is a contagious illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters on the body. Additional signs and […]
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Media advisory – Minister Vandal to make an announcement regarding Harvesters Support Grant and Community Food Programs Fund agreements
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Ottawa, Ontario — Please be advised that the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, will make an announcement regarding Nutrition North Canada’s Harvesters Support Grant and Community Food Programs Fund agreements. Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Time: 2:30 p.m. (CDT) Where: Kivalliq Regional Visitor […]
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Baby in Sanirajak, Nunavut, dies after mom’s call to health centre gets transferred to Iqaluit – CBC
Mar 03, 2023 Coroner investigating death of 1-month-old twin; 2nd twin medevaced to Winnipeg A family in Sanirajak, Nunavut, is grieving the loss of their one-month-old who died after delays in getting medical care. Mother Rita Javagiaq gave birth to twin boys on Jan. 26. Jamie Akearok, the twins’ father, said they called the health […]
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First of 2 reviews into Iqaluit’s water crisis has begun – Nunatsiaq News
Mar 2, 2023 No details on who is participating or whether anyone has refused to be interviewed A third-party review into the emergency response to Iqaluit’s 2021 water crisis has started. It’s one of two reviews expected to stem from the fuel crisis that led to a public order not to consume Iqaluit’s water for […]
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Iqaluit group home workers point fingers after sudden closure – Nunatsiaq News
Mar 2, 2023 Department of Family Services ended contract with Nova Scotia-based company and moved youth ‘to access appropriate care,’ minister says While some employees of Nunavut’s only group home for girls say they were left in the dark after its sudden closure, others say the company that ran the home was dysfunctional. The Department […]
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Call for proposals for suicide prevention initiatives and alcohol and drug prevention funding programs
01 March 2023 The Department of Health’s Inuusivut Division is accepting funding proposals for Upigivatsi suicide prevention initiatives and alcohol and drug prevention funding programs for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. There will be a second round of funding in the new fiscal year. Not-for-profit organizations, municipal governments, and Nunavummiut are encouraged to submit proposals for […]
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GNWT releases Work Plan for Improving Addictions Prevention and Recovery Services
February 28, 2023 Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green, released the Addictions Prevention and Recovery Services Work Plan this week. The work plan outlines how and what the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will do to build a strong continuum of coordinated and easily accessible addictions supports for all residents. The two-year […]
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