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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 […]

by ahnationtalk on March 14, 202314 Views

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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 […]

by ahnationtalk on March 14, 202310 Views

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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.  […]

by pmnationtalk on March 10, 202322 Views

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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 […]

by ahnationtalk on March 10, 202316 Views

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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 […]

by ahnationtalk on March 10, 202373 Views

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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 […]

by ahnationtalk on March 3, 202313 Views

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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 […]

by ahnationtalk on March 2, 202318 Views

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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 […]

by ahnationtalk on March 2, 202316 Views

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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 […]

by ahnationtalk on March 1, 202317 Views

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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 […]

by ahnationtalk on March 1, 202311 Views

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