June 27, 2008

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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June 20, 2008

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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June 18, 2008

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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April 10, 2008

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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April 4, 2008

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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March 18, 2008

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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March 14, 2008

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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January 15, 2008

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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January 7, 2008

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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September 14, 2007

First Nations Youth and Leadership to Discuss Suicide Prevention

MORLEY, AB - Over 30 First Nations youth and various federal and First Nations leaders will convene in Morley, Alberta later this month to discuss the issue of suicide in First Nations communities.
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August 20, 2007

Inuit Midwifery Web site Launched

OTTAWA, ON - Today the Ajunnginiq (Inuit) Centre is celebrating the healthy birth of its trilingual information Web site on Inuit midwifery, maternity care, birthing and infant health in the North.
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August 15, 2007

NAHO signs MOU with the Aboriginal Sports Circle

OTTAWA, ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) announced today that a memorandum of understanding has been signed with the Aboriginal Sports Circle to promote healthy lifestyles among Aboriginal Peoples through sport, recreation and fitness.
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July 25, 2007

NAHO signs MOU with the SOGC

OTTAWA, ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) announced today that a memorandum of understanding has been signed with the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) to promote the health of Aboriginal women, particularly in the area of obstetrical and gynaecological care.
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July 13, 2007

NAHO signs MOU with the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network

OTTAWA, ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) announced today that a memorandum of understanding has been signed with the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN) to promote awareness of HIV/AIDS epidemic among Aboriginal Peoples.
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July 10, 2007

NAHO signs MOU with Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists

OTTAWA, ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) announced today that a memorandum of understanding has been signed with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) to promote the health and respiratory care of Aboriginal Canadians.
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June 21, 2007

National Spokesperson and National Aboriginal Role Models Announced

OTTAWA - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) today announced a new National Spokesperson for the National Aboriginal Role Model Program and 12 new national Aboriginal role models during an award ceremony at the Government Conference Centre in Ottawa.
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May 31, 2007

Photography contest promotes healthy images of Aboriginal Peoples

OTTAWA, ON - Over 40 photographers from urban, rural and remote communities across Canada entered a photography contest organized by the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) to promote healthy images of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.
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January 22, 2007

NAHO announces launch of 2007 Photography Contest

Aboriginal Peoples from across Canada are being invited to submit their entries to the 2007 National Aboriginal Health Organization Photography Contest.
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January 19, 2007

Aboriginal role models sought for youth award

The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is once again searching for the best and brightest Aboriginal youth in Canada for nomination to the 2007-08 National Aboriginal Role Model Program.
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