December 2023

Newly elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Cindy Woodhouse, aims to combat the opioid crisis through advocacy and legal action.

The Canadian opioid crisis is disproportionately affecting First Nations communities, requiring urgent attention and action.

Yukon’s Indigenous community showcases a community-centered approach to tackling the opioid crisis through a new Indigenous-led detox and substance use treatment center.

The opioid crisis in Canada is disproportionately affecting First Nations communities, with a death rate five times higher than the non-Indigenous population. Solutions being pursued include a class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and the distribution of naloxone. The fight against the crisis is ongoing, with a need for a combination of legal, medical, and community-based strategies.

Canada’s opioid crisis has led to rising overdose deaths and homelessness. Efforts like the opioid class action and naloxone distribution offer hope.

Canada’s opioid crisis has had a devastating impact on First Nations communities, leading to a class action lawsuit and the distribution of Naloxone kits.

The opioid crisis in Canada continues to have deep emotional and sociocultural impacts, as seen in a recent shooting incident in a Saskatoon First Nation community.

The Canadian opioid crisis has led to a class action lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies in British Columbia, seeking compensation for the costs associated with the crisis. A lawyer argues against consolidating the lawsuit into a single trial due to its complexity.

Understanding the legal battle in the Canadian opioid crisis, including consolidation of lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies.