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Child Welfare Services for Inuit Need to Focus on Family Support as Well as Child Safety

OTTAWA, ON – Too many Inuit children are involved in the child welfare system and there is not enough support for families in distress to prevent the removal of children, according to a report released by Inuit Tuttarvingat of the … Continue reading →

NAHO Acknowledges World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September, 2011

In honour of World Suicide Prevention Day 2011, we are releasing our new documentary “Support” which is about the amazing youth hip hop program in the Baffin Island community of Clyde River. The 15-minute video was produced through a partnership … Continue reading →

NAHO Board of Directors Accepting Applications For Community Representative to Board

Ottawa (September 02, 2011) – The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is accepting applications for a community representative for the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy for the remainder of the former Directors term of office. The organization is … Continue reading →

NAHO responds to CBC’s claims of no federal funding for Aboriginal health research

Ottawa (August 31, 2011) – In response to the article, “Aboriginal needs ignored in Ottawa research”, published on the CBC’s news web site on Wednesday August 31st, it should be noted that the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) receives annual … Continue reading →

NAHO Supports Health Council of Canada’s Report on Maternal and Child Health

Ottawa, ON –   National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) would like to publicly acknowledge and thank the Health Council of Canada for their recently released report Understanding and Improving Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health in Canada. The 52 page report not … Continue reading →

NAHO Highlights the Life of Elder William Commanda

On the passing of Elder William Commanda on Wednesday August 3, the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is remembering his life of wisdom and spiritual leadership.  Elder Commanda has made an indelible mark on Aboriginal peoples and Canada that will … Continue reading →

NAHO Welcomes Acting CEO, Simon Brascoupé

Ottawa, ON (July 6, 2011) – NAHO is very pleased to welcome Simon Brascoupé into the position of Acting CEO, effective July 4. Previous to his appointment as Acting CEO, Mr. Brascoupé was the Director of NAHO’s First Nations Centre … Continue reading →

NAHO Announces Departure of CEO Dr. Paulette Tremblay

Ottawa, ON (July 6, 2011) – It is with sadness that the National Aboriginal Health Organization announces the departure of CEO, Dr. Paulette Tremblay. Dr. Tremblay has been with NAHO for three and a half years and in that time … Continue reading →

Message from the CEO on National Aboriginal Day

Ottawa, ON (June 21, 2011) –The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is proud to celebrate National Aboriginal Day.  Many fun and exciting events will be held all across Canada for 11 days starting on June 21st.  Celebrate Canada festivities over … Continue reading →

First Nations Centre Launches Special Health Toolkits

Ottawa, ON (May 16, 2011) – The First Nations Centre (FNC) of the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) has launched four toolkits of information relating to specific health issues. The four toolkits are: Making Your Home Safe for Your Baby; … Continue reading →

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