Each week, we compile news on health, wellness, social services and First Nations, which is organized by category of our service offer. As a result, people in charge of the service offer can disseminate information specific to their field, or any other news relevant to First Nations.
Scholarships, awards and grants
Improve access to programs and services for persons with disabilities in your community
Through the Government of Canada’s 2024 Call for Proposals (CFP) under the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) Youth Accessibility Leader component, youth are encouraged to identify barriers in communities, promote awareness of the program and assist eligible organizations in the development of applications for funding. Canadian youth between the ages of 15 and 30 are encouraged to apply to become a youth accessibility leader (YAL). Learn more.
Deadline to apply : October 4, 2024, 3 p.m.
Health and Wellness
Goodbye Germs! Germs don’t take summer vacations. A few tips for your picnics on the land this summer, information on intestinal worms and a reminder that whooping cough is on the rise in the province. Read the document. (French only).
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy for Canada: Online Survey
To develop an Elimination Strategy that represents the diverse needs of jurisdictions and communities across Canada, the TB Task Group is seeking feedback and insights from community members, experts, and key populations. Take the survey here.
Call for nominations: Aboriginal Sport Circle Board of Directors
The Aboriginal Sport Circle is currently seeking candidates to serve on its Board of Directors. Nomination deadline: August 9, 2024, at 5 p.m. (Pacific time).
Call for candidates
Application form
Income security and social inclusion
New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) Community – based 2024-2025 Call for Proposals (CFP) for Community-based Project Funding
The community-based stream of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grant that supports community-based projects that are designed by seniors for seniors. This program funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contribute to improving their health and wellness. Find out more.
Deadline: September 12, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Psychosocial Support
2024 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness The 2024 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness is taking place October 16th and 17th, 2024 in Calgary, AB.
Ce sera l’occasion pour les communautés, les organisations et les chefs de file en mieux-être mental des Premières Nations, des Inuit et des Métis, ainsi que pour les fournisseurs de services directs et les universitaires travaillant avec les populations autochtones, de réseauter et de partager de l’information sur ce qui permet d’améliorer le mieux-être mental des Premières Nations, des Inuit et des Métis.
With themes of Indigenous-led research, knowledge exchange, and best practices, the Summit will explore topics identified by First Nations, Inuit and Métis including through distinctions-based perspectives. More information coming soon.
Organizational and Strategic Publications
Prevention advice in the event of poor air quality
This document presents advice for the population based on air quality. Read the document.
Bill 79 – 3rd report now available! The 3rd report on the Act to authorize the release of personal information to the families of missing or deceased aboriginal children following an admission to an institution is now available in English and French. Read the document.