IN THIS EDITION
During the pandemic, health experts noted that many women weren't getting regular pap tests, and the results were disturbing. If you also happen to live in a remote community or have other challenges this important test can easily get overlooked. So to bring services to communities, FNHA nurses offered to host Women's Wellness Days in the Northeast. Read about how Women are Pampered in our Stories from the Land.
Being a professional hockey player in the National Hockey League didn't mean that life instantly became easy. For Jordin Tootoo, burdened by the death of his brother and unable to share other traumas, alcohol helped ease the pain. Jordin tells his story in Sharing Strengths.
Are you an experienced building tradesperson looking to get in out of the snow and rain? The FNHA is looking for a senior facilities technician in this month's Job For You.
Stigma still causes shame for those who misuse substances. Seeing the person and not the addiction can help heal that. Julie shares her thoughts in this month's Bonfire Chat.
Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur co-direct Compassionate Inquiry, online training to develop trauma-informed skills. See who the programs are for and how to sign up. The FNHA would like to hear from First Nations people living with diabetes; check out how to participate. And dates for this spring's sub-regional Caucuses are out.
The Northern Addictions Engagement & Knowledge Exchange Forum was impactful and chocablock full of resources, key messages, and some good laughs (courtesy of Don Burnstick). See who you recognize on p. 7 in our gallery.
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