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Share this article Share this article White paper reveals impact of the pandemic on underrepresented youth and a call to action for support of young people TORONTO, March 10, 2021 /CNW/ - Since June 2020, Youth Culture Inc. has been connecting with diverse youth across Canada and hearing their voices to understand the perspectives and challenges throughout the pandemic. Youth Culture tracked the impact of COVID-19 on underrepresented youth throughout the year. Youth Culture Incs COVID-19 Yout...

The Melbourne Rebels travel to HBF Park to take on the Western Force to kick-off First Nations Round, kicking off at 5.45pm AWST/8.45pm AEDT, LIVE on Stan Sport. Click here to purchase tickets. It’s a Grand Final re-match in Canberra to close out First Nations Round when the Queensland Reds take on the Brumbies on Saturday 13 March at GIO Stadium kicking off at 7:45pm AEDT, LIVE on Stan Sport and 9Gem. Click here to purchase tickets. “Ngumbadalngilanha-bu Ginhar” (Meaning ‘United and St...

Northern Health has provided an update regarding the Covid-19 outbreak at the Pretium Resources Brucejack Mine...

Australian Greens Evidence in the Budget Estimates hearing into Corrections this morning has disclosed that two First Nations people have died in NSW prisons in the last week alone. One of these deaths, that of a mid-50s First Nations woman in Silverwater Women’s prison on 5th March has been identified as an unnatural death. The Department of Corrections this morning confirmed they have a policy of not proactively informing the public of any deaths in custody because of claimed concerns this ...

CFNR Network Mar 8, 2021 2:46 PM The official results for the by-election for Trustee Electoral Area 2 for Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 are in. Cathy Jackson, Chief Election Officer made the announcement that Ed Harrison won the seat. The total valid votes cast on the General Voting day which was March 6 was 436 votes. Harrison got 159 of the total votes defeating 6 other people for the spot.

The Marshall Liberal Government's rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine program continues in the northern suburbs, with South Australia's fifth hub at the...

The B.C. Government will go ahead with two planned tax changes that were delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic....

Download 8.62 MB We are aware that in Indigenous communities around Australia, there are real service gaps when it comes to health support, and closing these gaps seems to be the eternal fight. Indigenous leaders in the Fitzroy Valley of WA have partnered with The University of Sydney to research how to improve the health, mental health and wellbeing of adolescents in the remote community. Its called The Bigiswun Kid project. Guests: Sue Thomas, Strategic Priority Lead Marninwarntikura Womens ...

CFNR Network Mar 8, 2021 6:44 PM A Virtual Town Hall will be held on March 9 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. talking about innovations enabling Indigenous Elder-led cultural care. The virtual town hall will be moderated by Cassidy Carbon and will feature, Drew Kostyniuk, Nurse Practitioner, Kilala Lelum; Leah Walker, Kilala Lelum Executive Director; Wendall Williams, Kilala Lelum Knowledge Keeper; and Nimtaz Kanji, TELUS Director of Community Investment and Corporate Citizenship. They will be discussing...

CFNR Network Mar 8, 2021 4:01 PM Dr. Terri Aldred, Medical Director for Primary Care at the First Nations Health Authority, explains why the COVID-19 vaccinations are good medicine. FNHA’s Dr. Terri Lee Aldred Comments