First Nations Health

• First Nations drug users six times more likely to die of overdose in B.C., data finds

  First Nations people represent 3.3 per cent of B.C.'s population, but the health authority said 16.4 per cent of those who died from overdoses last year were Indigenous.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2023
  
• New toxic drug alert text system for Fraser Health and Interior Health areas

  The new Toxic Drug and Health Alerts System is “rolling out across the province to help prevent toxic drug poisonings and overdose deaths," according to the BCCDC.

  Health

  Oct 20, 2022
  
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• First Nations prepare for labor shortages caused by COVID-19: ‘Impacts are devastating’

  First Nations leaders are preparing for labor shortages caused by COVID-19 that could be more severe in Indigenous communities.

  Health

  Jan 8, 2022
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• Group of northern B.C. First Nations declare state of emergency over opioid crisis

  Carrier Sekani Family Services and 11 chiefs are calling on the federal and provincial governments to fund a new healing and treatment centre for their communities.

  Health

  Oct 26, 2021
• First Nations people have fared better than B.C. average in COVID-19 pandemic: report

  Of the 5,434 First Nations people in B.C. who were tested for the coronavirus between Jan. 1 and June 14, just 86 of them tested positive.

  Health

  Jun 26, 2020
• Assembly of First Nations declares national state of emergency over COVID-19 pandemic

  The Assembly of First Nations declared a national state of emergency Tuesday over the COVID-19 pandemic and is calling for a boost in "resources and support to First Nations."

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2020
• Deaths at Indigenous health clinics not being investigated, documents show

  The federal government isn't tracking or investigating deaths and poor outcomes at remote health clinics on reserves.

  Health

  Oct 24, 2019
• New study finds health gap between First Nations and other Manitobans widening

  A new study from the University of Manitoba has found a widening health gap between First Nation people and other Manitobans.

  Health

  Sep 17, 2019
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• ‘It’s a disgrace’: A year after Ontario promised change, toxic emissions still spilling into Sarnia

  Last year, a Global News investigation exposed a pattern of industrial leaks and spills in Sarnia. But one year later spills continue.

  Investigations

  Nov 14, 2018
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• Manitoba First Nations health care to see $42 million-boost

  The federal government has committed to spending $42 million for northern health care programs in Manitoba for First Nations communities. 

  Health

  Sep 6, 2018