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Report shows child poverty continues to rise in N.B. – Country94
Nov 20, 2024 The Human Development Council (HDC) has released its 2024 Child and Family Poverty Report Card, highlighting a rise in child poverty rates across New Brunswick. Using 2022 tax filer data, the report found that 31,430 children in the province—21.9 percent—were living in poverty. This marks a 3.2 percentage point increase from the […]
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A natural helper: Katie Lameman, Mi’kmaw Indigenous Patient Navigator – Nova Scotia Health
November 13, 2024 Helping people comes naturally to Katie Lameman, Mi’kmaw Indigenous Patient Navigator (MIPN) in Nova Scotia Health’s Eastern Zone, which includes Cape Breton Island, Antigonish and Guysborough counties. Her dedication to helping others is profoundly inspired by her mother, Donna Lameman, a retired teacher and education director. Donna exemplifies compassion and kindness, instilling […]
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Atlantic Indigenous health research network receives $4M from Ottawa – CBC
Nov 06, 2024 Wabanaki-Labrador Indigenous Health Research Network aims to support communities The lead of an organization that works with Indigenous people in Atlantic Canada says renewed federal funding will help give communities more agency over health research. The Wabanaki-Labrador Indigenous Health Research Network is receiving $4 million from the federal government over five years, said Debbie […]
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Supporting Healthy Food Initiatives, Food Literacy
Oct. 25, 2024 Community organizations across the province have received support for existing food programs or new food projects through the Community Food Access and Literacy Fund. “It’s important for people to have access to healthy food in their community, and the tools and skills they need to prepare nutritious meals”, said Brendan Maguire, Minister […]
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Over $316K for 14 projects under the Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program – 100.1 BayFM
23 October 2024 Over $316K has been announced for 14 projects through the Provincial Government’s Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program. Here on the west coast, the Benoit’s Cove Indian Band Inc. Project – will get slightly more than $11K focused on engaging Indigenous men and boys in violence prevention through skill development, confidence building, increasing […]
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Funding Awarded for 14 Indigenous Violence Prevention Initiatives
October 22, 2024 The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced $316,583 in funding for 14 projects through the Provincial Government’s Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program. The Minister was joined by the Honourable Dr. Scott Reid, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation. The Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program supports […]
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Media Advisory: Provincial Government to Announce Recipients of Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants
October 21, 2024 The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, will announce recipients of the annual Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program tomorrow (Tuesday, October 22) at 1:30 p.m. in the East Block of Confederation Building in St. John’s. Minister Parsons will be joined by the Honourable Dr. Scott Reid, Minister Responsible […]
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Islanders encouraged to get their free flu and COVID-19 vaccines this fall
October 17, 2024 With respiratory illness season approaching, Islanders are urged to protect themselves and those around them by getting vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19. Vaccination is a proven way to reduce the spread of these illnesses and keep communities healthy. “Vaccines continue to be one of the best tools we have to stop […]
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New Mental Health, Addictions Grant for Early-Career Researchers
Oct. 10, 2024 Applications for the New Investigator in Addictions and Mental Health Grant are now open. “Research and collaboration are essential to understanding the mental health and addictions needs of Nova Scotians,” said Brian Comer, Minister of Addictions and Mental Health. “We are pleased to support Research Nova Scotia and researchers in the early […]
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More Access to Counselling Services for Victims of Crime
Oct. 9, 2024 The Province is supporting victims of crime and their families by providing more funding for counselling services, extending the length of time the service can be accessed and offering more flexibility for those who need extra support. “We can never take away the suffering of an individual affected by crime, but we […]
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