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- With the 1979 Indian Health Policy and the 1988 Health Transfer Policy framework, First Nations and Inuit have realized enhanced control of health services.
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Indigenous peoples experience specific challenges related to the accessibility of health services across all geographic regions; however, the challenges are more acute in rural, remote and northern communities.
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Jan 17, 2024 · Jan 17, 2024. Centring Indigenous knowledge in health systems will improve health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. Image: Fraser Health. This article is part of: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. In Canada, Indigenous Peoples have an increased disease burden and poorer health outcomes than non-Indigenous peoples and are less likely to access ...
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Access First Nations and Inuit health care services and non-insured health benefits including mental health, dental benefits and addiction treatment. Learn about new co-developed legislation and nursing careers.
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Support for First Nations and Inuit families including improved care for First Nations children and protecting those at risk of violence.
Drinking water advisories in First Nations communities
Types of advisories, locations of short-term advisories, progress on ending long-term advisories.
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The Blueprint is intended to improve the health status of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada through concrete initiatives in three specific areas. Improved delivery of and access to health services to meet the needs of all Aboriginal peoples through better integration and adaptation of health systems.
Oct 6, 2023 · First Nations, Métis and Inuit men, as well as younger adults (18 to 34 years) were significantly more likely to report not having a RHCP, compared with women or older age groups.
Apr 14, 2023 · That’s why the Government of Canada is working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis to support greater Indigenous control of health services and deliver better health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples.
Together with Indigenous partners and the provinces and territories, we are co-developing new distinctions-based Indigenous health legislation to improve access to high-quality, culturally relevant health services.
