Health Newsletter – Special Edition 2021 I Vol.3
Message from COO Health Director, Carmen R. Jones: As we continue to move through the COVID-19 Pandemic the First Nations communities continue to persevere. The Chiefs of Ontario Health Secretariat will continue to provide the most updated information through our Newsletter to First Nation Communities. The information sources are from within COO, other organizations, Provincial
Health Newsletter – Special Edition 2021 I Vol.2
Our world has certainly changed since March 2020. You as front line community health workers have been leading the response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in each of your First Nations communities. The Chiefs of Ontario Health Secretariat is here to support you in any way possible as we work through all of the uncertainties together.
Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s Statement on the Suspension of Passenger Service on the Ontario Northland Rail
(Toronto, ON, March 31, 2020) – Early today, Ontario Northland suspended passenger service between Cochrane and Moosonee, Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald applauds this action, stemming the flow of potential Coronavirus carriers into the Mushkegowuk communities. “I am relieved that Ontario Northland made the decision to suspend the passenger service after hearing the concerns of
Ontario Regional Chief Archibald Supports AFN’s Call for a COVID-19 State of Emergency
“We are facing a serious health crisis…” (Toronto, ON, March 24, 2020) – Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald supported the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) motion yesterday which led to the COVID-19 Declaration of a State of Emergency for First Nations across the country. Many First Nations across Canada have already declared a State of
First-of-its-kind report on First Nations and diabetes shows better prevention needed
(November 25, 2019) A new report developed jointly by the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and ICES is a first-of-its-kind, First Nations–specific report on diabetes in Ontario. The report shows that the number of First Nations people living with diabetes is at an all-time high with 14.1 per cent of First Nations people having a diagnosis of diabetes
Request for Proposals: Consultant for First Nations Human Trafficking GTA Safe House Feasibility Study
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You are invited to submit a proposal for a project by the Chiefs of Ontario to utilize your consultation expertise to a study that identifies all steps and costs, safety, and operational requirements associated with the establishment of a First Nation human trafficking safe house in the Greater Toronto area for women, girls, and children.
Call for Forum Presentations Abstracts
CALL FOR FORUM PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS This is your opportunity to set the agenda for the 14th Annual Chiefs of Ontario Health Forum! 14th Annual Chiefs of Ontario Health Forum will take place on February 25- 27, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario Advancing First Nation Best Practices: Stories of Resilience, Innovation and Success Does your community have
Regional Chief Archibald Responds to Tabling of The People’s Health Care Act, 2019
(Toronto, February 27, 2019) – Yesterday, the Provincial Government tabled Bill 74, The People’s Health Care Act, 2019. This legislation is set to create a new Agency called Ontario Health, which will be formed by dissolving the province’s 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and merging their duties with those of six other health agencies, including