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Looking to access disability programs

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The second phase of Tripartite Forum research into the availability of disability programs and services for First Nations living on reserve is underway in Nova Continue Reading →

Education, Health, Youth

UN’s official includes NB in four-day visit to Canada

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Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Fredericton – The vice-chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child concluded her four-day Continue Reading →

(L-R) Dr. Rob Todd congratulates Cheryl. Health

The Winner’s Circle

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Cheryl Berubé of Eskasoni knows the meaning of commitment, and there’s nothing stopping her once she makes up her mind. Earlier this year she ran Continue Reading →

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Active Video Games – Healthy or Not?

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How many parents out there are concerned with their children spending too much time playing video games and decided to go out and buy a Continue Reading →

Culture, Health, Youth

UNSI – NAYSPS Gathering 2012

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Suicide is probably one of the most popular topics that people choose to not talk about. In a day and age when numbers are increasing Continue Reading →

Education, Health

New Brunswick Residential School survivors speak at UNB

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The University of New Brunswick’s Mi’kmaq Maliseet Institute hosted an inaugural lecture called “You took our talk”; a panel discussion from New Brunswick Residential School Continue Reading →

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Update on Tripartite Disability Project

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Where do I get help for my child with autism? Is there a waiting list? Our family needs respite care –do I contact Non Insured Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Mi’kmaq Run for the Cure

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What was supposed to be a simple run for his wife became a movement for the entire community to embrace. This is a story of Continue Reading →

Health

Patricia Saulis, NIHB Navigator, Here to Help!

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Patricia Saulis has been hired as the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat as the NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits) Navigator, effective October 17, Continue Reading →

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Operators provide a healthy place to live!

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Support Water and Wastewater Services in your Community! Water and wastewater systems operators are needed in every community where people live and have the facilities Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Government Improves Wastewater Treatment Facilities

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WAGMATCOOK – The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, joined Chief Norman Bernard of the Wagmatcook Band for the grand opening Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Diabetes & Hypertension

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Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common problem for people living with diabetes, in fact 62.8% of adults with diabetes also have hypertension and Continue Reading →