National Aboriginal Health Organization to sign a Collaborative Agreement with the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network

OTTAWA, ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is holding an
open house in celebration of its signing a collaborative agreement with the Canadian
Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN) December 12, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Keyano and NAHO MOU to benefit Aboriginal communities

On December 3, Keyano College and NAHO came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in order to have a positive impact on the health and well-being of Aboriginal Peoples.
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NAHO to launch First Nations Children’s book at Canadian Aboriginal Festival

The First Nations Centre (FNC) of the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) will launch Our Healthy Journey, a First Nations children's book at the Canadian Aboriginal Festival.

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National Aboriginal Health Organization congratulates new Health Minister

October 31, 2008 - Ottawa, ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) recognizes the accomplishments of The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, newly appointed federal Minister of Health. This historic appointment is the first time an Inuk has been appointed Cabinet Minister.
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National Aboriginal Role Model receives achievement award in culture

OTTAWA, ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is proud to congratulate National Aboriginal Role Model Channing Lavallée for being awarded the 2008 Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Award in the Cultural - Female category.
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NAHO to comment on Aboriginal Children's Survey 2006

OTTAWA, ON - Dr. Paulette Tremblay, CEO of the National Aboriginal Health Organization will be available to comment on the release of the Aboriginal Children's Survey data on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST

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National Aboriginal Role Models of NAHO claim silver and bronze at Cowichan 2008 North American Indigenous Games

Ottawa, ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is pleased to congratulate two National Aboriginal Role Models for their success at the 2008 North American Indigenous Games in Cowichan Valley, B.C. last August.
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New First Nations staff bolster research credentials at National Aboriginal Health Organization.

Ottawa, ON - Dr. Paulette C. Tremblay, Chief Executive Officer of the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO), announced today that NAHO has successfully engaged three new researchers through the competitive process to fully complement it's First Nations Centre.
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National Aboriginal Health Organization signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement with Metis Settlements General Council

Gift Lake Metis Settlement, AB - Dr. Paulette C. Tremblay, Chief Executive Officer of theNational Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement with the Metis Settlements General Council (MSGC). The purpose of the MOU is to formalize organizational interests in areas of potential mutual collaboration.
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National Aboriginal Role Models of NAHO participate in Cowichan 2008 North American Indigenous Games

NAHO is pleased to announce 10 National Aboriginal Role Models will be supporting theCowichan 2008 North American Indigenous Games by emceeing events and presenting personal stories.
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Singing her way to Success: A National Aboriginal Role Model of NAHO wins $10,000 in Aboriginal Day Talent Contest

Ottawa, ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is pleased to celebrate the accomplishments of 27 year old Inez Jasper of Chilliwack, British Columbia. On the same day she was announced as one of this year’s 12 National Aboriginal Role Models, a program administered by NAHO, she also won a talent contest at the Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival.
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New senior staff add vitality and energy to NAHO

Dr. Paulette C. Tremblay, Chief Executive Officer of the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO), announced today that NAHO has successfully engaged three new directors through the competitive process to fully compliment Senior Management Team
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2008 National Aboriginal Role Models Announced

OTTAWA, ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is proud to celebrate the announcement of 12 new national Aboriginal role models for 2008-2009. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada will present the award to the 12 role models on June 21, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario
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National Aboriginal Health Organization will announce 12 new National Aboriginal Role Models on June 21, 2008

OTTAWA, ON - The announcement of the 12 new 2008-2009 Aboriginal role models will take place on Saturday June 21, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. during an award ceremony with Her Excellency The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Health Canada and NAHO Launch Innovative Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Web Site

OTTAWA, ON - Today, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, was joined by the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) CEO Dr. Paulette Tremblay to unveil a new Web site to help combat suicide among Aboriginal youth. Called the Honouring Life Network, the site is targeted at both Aboriginal youth and suicide prevention workers in First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.
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NAHO to Launch Major Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative

OTTAWA,ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO), along with Health Minister Tony Clement, will announce the launch of a new initiative to combat suicide among Aboriginal youth
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NAHO Fosters Dialogue on Health Impacts of Resource Extraction in the North

OTTAWA, ON - Participants at a roundtable on the health effects of resource extraction in the North are calling for more research to look into the impacts that such development has on the well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.
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NAHO Publishes Special Journal Devoted to Aboriginal Women's Health

OTTAWA, ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) has released a special issue of the Journal of Aboriginal Health devoted to the health of Aboriginal women.

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Release of 2006 Census Data Continues to Tell the Story of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Health and Well-being

OTTAWA, ON - The release today of Statistics Canada's 2006 Census covering Aboriginal Peoples provides welcome data that adds another chapter to the story of First Nations, Inuit and Métis health and well-being in Canada, says NAHO's Chief Executive Officer Dr. Paulette Tremblay.
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NAHO Announces New CEO

OTTAWA, ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) announced today that Dr. Paulette Tremblay has been named its new Chief Executive Officer.
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