MAAMIIKIWE PROJECT
NEW PROJECT
True North Aid, Hands for Heart and the Indigenous family support programs in Sioux Lookout are collaborating to establish “Maamiikiwe” [maa-mee-ki-way]. Translated from Ojibway this means “gives gifts...
Health Inequalities for Indigenous Peoples
Social Determinants of Health
Indigenous peoples in Canada represent the fastest growing population in Canada and suffer from some of the biggest health inequalities in Canada.
To understand some of...
HEALTH FOR FORT HOPE PROJECT
VISIT TO FORT HOPE WEEK OF OCTOBER 28TH
The Health for Fort Hope project aims to assist members of Fort Hope First Nation with accessing health through orthotics, foot care, prosthetics and knowledge sharing based on the...
MOON TIME SISTERS – ONTARIO
OCTOBER COLLECTION DRIVE – ALL MONTH LONG!
Moon Time Sisters is a collective of people who want to help young women in northern and remote communities throughout Saskatchewan and Ontario access feminine hygiene projects that...
MOON TIME SISTERS
Moon Time Sisters is a collective of people who want to help young women in northern and remote communities throughout Saskatchewan and Ontario access feminine hygiene projects that they otherwise could not afford. Moon Time...
INDIGENOUS MEDICAL ALLIANCE
ONGOING PROJECT
Indigenous Medical Alliance was created to help support the health care needs of individuals living in remote communities across Canada. These supports include arranging transportation and collection of requested medical...
MOON TIME SISTERS – SASKATCHEWAN
Moon Time Sisters is a collective of people who want to help young women in northern and remote communities throughout Saskatchewan and Ontario access feminine hygiene projects that they otherwise could not afford. Moon Time...
DENTAL CARES
PROJECT COMPLETE
In conjunction with our Hockey Cares Project, November 9 – 13, 2017, we have launched a Dental Cares Project to provide dental hygiene supplies and education in Attawapiskat. Support Lisa as she joins the team...
BABY PACS FOR THE NORTH
PROJECT COMPLETE
In Nunavut, there is a very modern and efficient hospital in the capital city of Iqaluit, providing excellent state-of-the-art care. Each year about 400 expectant moms are flown in to Iqaluit to have their...
HEALTH
physical and mental assistance
Health is freedom from illness and injury and is a key component in alleviating poverty. For many remote Indigenous communities in Canada, swift access to health care within their communities is far from the national minimum standard. True North...