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 Vancouver’s Indigenous, underserved residents living in the Downtown Eastside. This is following the launch of the Kilala Lelum Mobile Health Clinic. You can also check out the entire livestream on CFNR Network’s Facebook page.
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
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CFNR Network
Mar 5, 2021 2:55 PM
Northern Health is warning of possible exposure to Covid-19 at North Coast Transition Society’s Crane’s Cross Shelter.
The potential exposure took place between February 22 and 24. Public Health Officials are asking people who visited the shelter during this period to take extra care and self-monitor for symptoms of the virus.
Public health contact tracing is underway and Northern health is reaching out directly to people who have been exposed.
CFNR Network
Mar 5, 2021 11:34 AM
The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs has released a statement regarding the resignation of former Terrace councilor Jessica McCallum-Miller.
In a statement the Union says,” Jessica should not have to fight to be heard and respected at the table. She should not have to fight to assert and protect her cultural identity, practices, and traditions. Consequently, UBCIC is disappointed.”
The union is urging the Mayor and Council to examine their processes and practices. McCallum-Miller resigned from the position on February 22. In a committee of the whole meeting council unanimously agreed to direct staff to reach out to the office of the Ombudsperson to conduct a review of the situation. However, the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is calling on council to support a thorough investigation by an Indigenous person who is well informed on Indigenous Title and Rights.