QSA's Week in Healthcare (#2, 2024)
New Elders’ Complex opens; Black mental health funding call; Indigenous mental wellness summit; Bryce's public health legacy; Mental health for agricultural workers.
Start Date: 2024-10-12
End Date: 2024-10-18
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New Knowledge Keepers Elders’ Complex Opens in Pikangikum First Nation
The new Knowledge Keepers Elders’ Complex in Pikangikum First Nation, Ontario, officially opened on October 16, 2024. This project, in collaboration with Indigenous Services Canada and the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, significantly expands the capacity of elder care from eight to 20 apartments. Providing culturally relevant services, the facility aims to improve elder care quality and accessibility. The project includes community-driven features such as a traditional food pantry and a medicine walkway, intended to enhance the quality of life for residents. This expansion is part of broader efforts to integrate cultural practices in health infrastructure for Indigenous communities.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']
