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Whether on the land, on stage, or in the hospital, Inuit well-being is always central at the Nunavut NEIHR – Canadian Institutes of Health Research
“Inuit are the experts in Arctic science and research,” says Gwen Healey Akearok when asked about the knowledge—Inuit science—that has existed in the North for thousands of years and is shared and taught by Elders today. “We need the land and antibiotics, seal meat and X-rays,” says Healey, the Scientific Director of the Qaujigiartiit Health […]
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NTI Board of Directors Funds TB Elimination, Hunters Support Program and Calls for long-term Inuit Child First Initiative
(March 21, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Board of Directors met this week and invested in tuberculosis (TB) elimination, called for long-term Inuit Child First Initiative (ICFI) funding, and provided oversight to the renewed Implementation Contract. TB Elimination Funding Recognizing the urgent need for action, the Board approved a $4 million […]
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Government of Canada signs pharmacare agreement with Yukon to improve universal access to free medications
From: Health Canada March 20, 2025 No one should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. That’s why the Government of Canada is taking action so Canadians can get the medication they need, regardless of their ability to pay. Today, Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley, on behalf of […]
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Call for Members – College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN)
March 20, 2025 The Department of Health is seeking for individuals to serve on the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) Registration Committee. The Registration Committee is a standing committee established by the Nursing Professions Act, SNWT 2023, s29 (the “Act”) and the Nursing Professions Act, SNU 2023, c23 (the “Nunavut Act”) and in […]
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Whooping cough outbreak declared in Naujaat
March 19, 2025 The Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Ekua Agyemang, has declared an outbreak of whooping cough. The Department of Health warns Nunavummiut, especially parents of babies and young children, anyone can get whooping cough, but the most severe cases are in children under the age of one. Whooping cough is a respiratory disease […]
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Delight in Arviat as Inuit Child First initiative extended – Nunavut News
‘This is great news for the community,’ mayor says Good news is always certain to put a smile on people’s faces. Arviat Mayor Joe Savikataaq Jr. said he was pleasantly surprised when news came down that the Inuit Child First Initiative had been extended for another year. He wasn’t too optimistic for awhile because no […]
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NWT hints at how it will spend $185M in smoking compensation – Cabin Radio
March 17, 2025 The NWT government says it will use its share of a huge payout from cigarette manufacturers to “support preventative care and enhance the efficiency of our healthcare system.” The territory is set to receive $185 million from three companies – JTI Macdonald, Imperial Tobacco, and Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, which are subsidiaries […]
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Pangnirtung hails success of Inuit Child First Initiative – Nunavut News
March 17, 2025 Report commissioned by hamlet shows positive effects of food vouchers on the community Like many communities in Nunavut, Pangnirtung has been a beneficiary of the Inuit Child First Initiative, which is linked with Jordan’s Principle. The program saw around $5.4 million go into providing food vouchers for families of each Inuit child […]
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Consultations on new health privacy legislation
March 13, 2025 The Government of Nunavut recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy, confidentiality and security of health information. Personal health information includes information that makes an individual identifiable that relates to their physical and mental health and the health services they receive. Health information is very personal and may contain information an individual […]
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City of Iqaluit awaiting information on food voucher program extension – Nunatsiaq News
Mar 13, 2025 Inuit Child First Initiative extended to 2026, but city’s agreement with federal government expires at end of March Now that the Inuit Child First Initiative has been extended, the City of Iqaluit is asking the public to be patient as it figures out what’s next for its food voucher program. The city […]
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