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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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