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Advocates hope a new national registry will reveal extent of Indigenous sterilization – CBC
Jan 14, 2025 No official numbers or records exist for similar cases, organization says Advocates hope a new national registry will reveal the extent of forced and coerced sterilization of Indigenous women across Canada. “It’s challenging to know the full extent of the issue right now because … there hasn’t really been a national report […]
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Read MoreIqaluit Public Health Now Open
January 13, 2025 The Department of Health is informing Iqaluit residents that Iqaluit Public Health is now open. Patients will be contacted with updated appointment details in the coming days. Thank you for your patience during this time. Contact Pierre Essoh Communications Specialist Department of Health 867-975-5712 heacommunications@gov.nu.ca NT5
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Read MoreIqaluit Public Health closed temporarily
January 9, 2025 The Department of Health is informing Iqaluit residents that Iqaluit Public Health is temporarily closed. All routine appointments will be rescheduled, and affected patients will be contacted with updated appointment details in the coming days. The Department of Health will provide an update once Iqaluit Public Health reopens. Contact Pierre Essoh Communications […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Yukon and the Council of Yukon First Nations announce collaborative community health and wellness planning
January 7, 2025 This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Council of Yukon First Nations. The Government of Yukon, in partnership with the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN), is launching a comprehensive engagement process to develop community health and wellness plans with rural communities. The Government of Yukon […]
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Read MoreCall for Proposals – Health and Wellness Programming
January 6, 2025 The Department of Health’s Community Wellness Programs are now accepting one-time funding applications for a $10,000 grant for community-led health and wellness programming throughout Nunavut. Approved programming may begin any time after April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Community-based non-profit organizations and municipal corporations may apply for this funding for programs […]
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Read MoreBoil Water Advisory lifted for Qikiqtarjuaq
January 5, 2025 The Department of Health advises residents of Qikiqtarjuaq that the boil water advisory is lifted. Contact Pierre Essoh Communications Specialist Department of Health 867-975-5712 heacommunications@gov.nu.ca NT4
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Read MoreBoil Water Advisory – Qikiqtarjuaq
January 5, 2025 The Department of Health is advising residents of Qikiqtarjuaq to boil their water before consumption until further notice. This is a safety measure due to water treatment issues. During a boil water advisory, all water for consumption must be brought to a rolling boil for a minimum of one full minute. It […]
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Read MoreTwo confirmed cases of avian flu found in Nunavut seals – Nunatsiaq News
Dec 18, 2024 Infected animals found near Resolute Bay in October Cases of avian flu have been confirmed in two ringed seals near Resolute Bay. The Department of Health issued a public advisory about the discovery, made in October, on Dec. 13. The report follows a previously confirmed case involving a northern fulmar, or glaucous […]
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Read MoreBoil Water Advisory – Sanirajak
December 17, 2024 The Department of Health is advising residents of Sanirajak to boil their water before consumption until further notice. This is a safety measure due to bacteria found in a water test result. During a boil water advisory, all water for consumption must be brought to a rolling boil for a minimum of one […]
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Read MoreService Reduction at Kugaaruk Family Wellness Office
December 17, 2024 The Department of Family Services is advising residents of Kugaaruk of a temporary closure of the Family Wellness offices from December 28, 2024, to February 5, 2025, due to staff shortages. To receive services during the temporary closure, please contact an on-call Community Social Worker at 867- 222-9465. In the event of […]
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