Three First Nations Combatting Opioid Crisis through Affordable Housing
Three First Nations partner with a real estate developer to combat the opioid crisis through affordable housing, aiming to address homelessness caused by addiction.
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The Chilling Reality of Canada’s Opioid Crisis
The opioid crisis in Canada is staggering, with over 14,700 deaths reported between 2016 and 2020. Efforts to combat the crisis are underway, but more comprehensive steps are needed to address the root causes.
Faces of Canada’s Opioid Crisis: Unveiling the Multi-Layered Reality
Understanding the Faces behind Canada’s Opioid Crisis: a multi-layered crisis with intertwined issues of homelessness, crime, and health disparities.
The Role of Aboriginal Communities in Tackling Canada’s Opioid Crisis
A new chapter has emerged in Canada’s battle against the opioid crisis, with a focus on the role of Aboriginal communities in tackling the issue.
Ottawa’s Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation: Opioid Crisis
The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation has declared a state of emergency over the growing opioid crisis in Ottawa. More support is needed.
The Canadian Opioid Crisis: First Nation Impact
The Canadian opioid crisis is impacting First Nations communities, with higher rates of opioid poisonings, homelessness, and crime. Efforts are being made, including the distribution of naloxone and an opioid class action lawsuit. First Nations communities have made the decision to forge their own legal path. A comprehensive and targeted approach is needed to address the underlying social issues and provide support. It is crucial for Canadians to come together to help tackle this crisis.
Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Canada: Fresh Perspectives
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 and First Nations”
The Canadian opioid crisis is disproportionately affecting First Nations communities, requiring urgent attention and action.
Indigenous Communities Respond to Canadian Opioid Crisis
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: First Nations Plight
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.