Each week, we bring together various news related to the field of health and social services, as well as to First Nations. You will find some information and publications that may be of interest to you.
Indigenous Services Canada – Info bulletin
This is the latest issue of the info bulletin of Indigenous Services Canada.
In this issue, you will find :
- Counterfeit BTNX Rapid Response COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits ;
- Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program ;
- Government of Canada is making HIV testing more accessible across Canada ;
- Government of Canada re-establishes mandatory random testing offsite of airports for air travellers.
Financial Support Program for Indigenous Family Organizations – New Program
The aim of the Financial Support Program for Indigenous Family Organizations is to support the roll-out of Indigenous Family Centres in order to ensure that Indigenous families and children have access to local services that offer solutions tailored to their needs, all while safeguarding the Indigenous culture and respecting the cultural relevance of the Indigenous Peoples.
Deadline : October 31, 2022
Tom Longboat Awards 2022 – Nomination
As a program of the Aboriginal Sport Circle, the Tom Longboat Awards provide a forum for the acknowledging the growth and strength of the Aboriginal sport movement in Canada. Each year, the awards go to two national recipients, a male and a female, for their important impact on the sports field.