November 26, 2009

NAHO Thanks Artists for their contribution to 2009 National Conference

Plenary Speakers and National Aboriginal Role Models were honoured for their contributions towards improving the health and well being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, families and communities with a special gift commissioned by two Aboriginal artists for the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) 2009 National Conference.
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NAHO CEO Offers words of Thanks to National Aboriginal Role Models

Dr. Paulette C. Tremblay, CEO of NAHO offers special words of thanks at National Aboriginal Role Model Reunion Banquet on Tuesday November 24, 2009 in Ottawa, Ontario at the Crowne Plaza hotel in the International Ballroom. The banquet was a celebration of the accomplishments of the National Aboriginal Role Models.
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November 25, 2009

National Aboriginal Role Models Take Centre Stage at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (CAMA)

NAHO is excited to announce that National Aboriginal Role Models and 2009 NARMP national spokesperson, Lucie Idlout represent thirty nine percent (39%) of this year’s Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (CAMA) finalists
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November 23, 2009

NAHO Announces the National Aboriginal Role Model Reunion Banquet

It's the 25th anniversary of the National Aboriginal Role Model Program and the 6th year of being administered by the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO).
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NAHO announces Lunch Sessions 2009 National Conference Our People, Our Health

The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) invites conference participants and media to attend a series of lunch and learn sessions at the upcoming 2009 National Conference Our People, Our Health, to be held in Ottawa, Ontario from November 24-26, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza and Marriott Hotels.
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NAHO 2009 National Conference will explore First Nations, Inuit and Métis Health Perspectives in Opening Plenary

NAHO 2009 National Conference will explore First Nations, Inuit and Métis Health Perspectives in Opening Plenary
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NAHO 2009 National Conference Welcomes Special Guests to the International Perspectives on Health and Well-Being Panel

The International Perspectives on Health and Well-Being panel will take place on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 from 8:45 a.m.-10:15 a.m in the International Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
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NAHO Announces Sponsors 2009 National Conference Our People, Our Health

The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is pleased to announce the sponsors for the upcoming 2009 National Conference Our People, Our Health, to be held in Ottawa, Ontario from November 24-26, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza and Marriott Hotels.
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NAHO Congratulates Role Models for their success at the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards

The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is thrilled to congratulate 2008 National Aboriginal Role Model, Inez for winning four awards at the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards (APCMA).
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NAHO announces the pre-release the Journal of Aboriginal Health Special Editions of 'First Nations Communities in Crisis'

Special editions of 'First Nations Communities in Crisis' will be pre-released at the 2009 National Conference Our People, Our Health. On Thursday November 26, 2009 from 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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October 27, 2009

NAHO and Ottawa Senators offer special prices for home games during national conference

The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) has joined forces with the Ottawa Senators to provide all participants of the NAHO national conference special prices for three games Nov. 21 to Nov. 26.
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October 16, 2009

National Aboriginal Health Organization will be hosting a reunion banquet for National Aboriginal Role Models.

It is the 25th anniversary of the National Aboriginal Role Model Program and the 5th anniversary of it being hosted by the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO).
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September 21, 2009

First Nations Centre of the National Aboriginal Health Organization announces the beneficiaries of the First Nations Single Parent Health Career Bursa

The First Nations Centre of the National Aboriginal Health Organization is pleased to announce the five recipients of the First Nations Single Parent Health Careers Bursary.
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September 11, 2009

NAHO's Honouring Life Network calls for Youth Advisory Committee members

The National Aboriginal Health Organization's (NAHO) Honouring Life Network (HLN) is recruiting First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth aged 17 to 30 to form a new Youth Advisory Committee.

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September 10, 2009

The Honouring Life Network launches Suicide Prevention Video Contest

In celebration of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Honouring Life Network (HLN), a project of the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO), announced an exciting new contest for First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth.

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NAHO launches new Web site

The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) launched a revamped
version of its popular Web site today - www.naho.ca.

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Registration for the 2009 National Conference is now OPEN!

The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is hosting a
national conference in Ottawa, Ontario from November 24-26, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza
and Marriott Hotels.

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July 29, 2009

NAHO CEO Congratulates new Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo

Dr. Paulette C. Tremblay, Chief Executive Officer of the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO), congratulates Shawn Atleo on his election as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN).

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NAHO National Aboriginal Role Model wins prestigious health research award

Julie Bull, a National Aboriginal Role Model in 2007, was the Canadian recipient of the Hart Hansen Award at a ceremony at the 14th International Congress on Circumpolar Health held in Yellowknife, NT.

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July 20, 2009

Susan Dahlseide re-elected as Chairperson of the NAHO Board of Directors

National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Paulette C. Tremblay announced additions and changes to NAHO’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee today, as per NAHO’s Board meeting conducted on June 8, 2009.

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Honouring Life Network holds focus group for pilot suicide prevention project

As part of the National Aboriginal Health Organization’s (NAHO) Honouring Life Network (HLN), a focus group was held on July 3, 2009 to engage youth in discussion regarding the development of an interactive online suicide prevention tool.

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July 10, 2009

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The Métis Centre of the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) announces the launch of Métis Youth Expressions, a project combining video recordings of Métis youth artistic expressions to be showcased in a DVD and discussion guide.
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June 19, 2009

2009 - 2010 National Aboriginal Role Models Announced

The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is proud to celebrate the announcement of 12 new national Aboriginal role models for 2009-2010 with an evening filled with cultural sights and sounds on Saturday June 20, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec. NAHO is also pleased to welcome Scotiabank to the program as its only corporate sponsor.
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May 12, 2009

NAHO to host screening of live, TV phone-in show about Inuit youth

On May 13, 2009 the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) will showcase "Makkuktuuvunga, upimmavunga - I am young and I am proud," the last installment of a three- part live, interactive television series about Inuit wellness issues.

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April 27, 2009

National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) announces: Save the Dates for the NAHO 2009 National Conference

The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is hosting a national conference in Ottawa, Ontario from November 24-26, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza and Marriott Hotels.

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April 3, 2009

NAHO signs Collaborative Agreement with the Foundation for Educational Exchange

Dr. Paulette C. Tremblay, CEO of the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO), and Dr. Michael Hawes, CEO of the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America (the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program), today signed a Collaborative Agreement formalizing a partnership between the two organizations.

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February 19, 2009

NAHO finds release of Métis-specific information a step in the right direction

NAHO commends Statistics Canada on the release of its article on Métis health and well-being today.

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February 12, 2009

NAHO is Celebrating Birth

The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is hosting a special event to celebrate the rebirth of First Nations, Inuit and Métis traditional approaches to child and maternal care. At this event NAHO will announce its acceptance to be the new home for the "Canadian and American Traditional Midwives Blanket" and launch a selection of NAHO's new midwifery, child and maternal health resources.
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January 9, 2009

NAHO seeking First Nations, Inuit and Métis role models for youth award

NAHO is once again searching for Canada's best and brightest First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth for nomination to the 2009-2010 National Aboriginal Role Model Program (NARMP).

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