Tag Archives: Manitoba

Why Manitoba needs to invest in its children Why Manitoba needs to invest in its children
By Nathan Nickel and Michael Moffatt

To thrive economically, Manitoba needs young people. Fortunately, our relatively high birth rate — around 1.93 for every 1000 women — combined with favourable immigration trends means that Manitoba’s population will continue to grow.

Culture is Healing in Indigenous Communities

June 1, 2016

While indigenous populations in Canada have higher risks of health problems, our usual treatments often focus solely on western medical approaches.

Un lien scientifique fort existe entre culture et santé chez les populations autochtones du Canada
Par Jon McGovack

Wab Kinew has been telling scientists and health care professionals for years that culture is medicine.

The scientific link between culture and health for Canada’s indigenous populations is strong
By Jon McGavock

Wab Kinew has been telling scientists and health care professionals for years that culture is medicine.

Safe, secure and affordable housing is a health issue Le droit à un logement sûr et abordable, un enjeu de santé
Par Danyaal Raza et Ritika Goel

Lorsqu’on ne se sent pas bien, que ce soit à cause d’un rhume mineur ou d’une maladie fatale, le désir de rester chez soi, dans un cadre sûr et confortable où l’on peut prendre du repos et récupérer, est un sentiment universel. Mais si ce lieu est lui-même une cause de stress et de maladie, que faire?

Canada needs to provide an urgent investment in indigenous health Le Canada doit investir de toute urgence dans la santé autochtone
Par Brian Postl et Pierre-Gerlier Forest

C’est une réalité tragique et bien documentée : l’état de santé des peuples autochtones du Canada ne se compare pas et de loin à ce qu’on observe dans la population en général. Les données montrent malheureusement que c’est le cas pour toutes les maladies graves et pour tous les groupes d’âge.

Safe, secure and affordable housing is a health issue Safe, secure and affordable housing is a health issue
By Danyaal Raza and Ritika Goel

When you’re feeling unwell, whether from a minor cold or a devastating terminal illness, the feeling of home, the desire for a safe and comfortable place to rest and recuperate, is a universal one. But what if your home itself is a source of stress and illness?

Canada needs to provide an urgent investment in indigenous health Canada needs to provide an urgent investment in indigenous health
By Brian Postl and Pierre-Gerlier Forest

The health of Canada’s indigenous people lags substantially behind other Canadians – and the tragic reality is well documented. Sadly, the data regarding poor health status for indigenous populations shows us this is true across all major illnesses and across all age groups.

From grievance to growth: How Indigenous-led business partnerships can lead the way From grievance to growth
By James Wilson

Moving Manitoba’s Indigenous peoples from the liability to asset column was a topic that consumed some of Manitoba’s most innovative First Nations and mainstream business minds during a two-day ‘design-thinking boot camp’ recently.