Dr. Paulette C. Tremblay, CEO of National Aboriginal Health Organization named 2010 Champion of Mental Health for the Aboriginal Category

Ottawa, ON —– As part of Mental Awareness Week, the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is proud to announce that CEO, Dr. Paulette C. Tremblay was recognized as the 2010 Champion of Mental Health for the Aboriginal Category at the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health awards ceremony dinner held at the Chateau Laurier Hotel on Monday night in Ottawa, ON.


The Champions of Mental Health Awards is an annual event which celebrates individuals and organizations who are dedicated to raising awareness, reducing the stigma associated with mental illness, and advocating for mental health research and care across Canada.

NAHO was recognized for its efforts in providing suicide prevention resources to First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth and youth workers through the Honouring Life Network (HLN) web site.

“The work NAHO is doing to provide culturally relevant suicide prevention is vital to helping First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth have a venue for self expression. The resources on the web site assist youth in having dialogues with others and making positive decisions about their health and well-being.” states Dr. Paulette C. Tremblay. “I am honoured to have accepted this important award on behalf of NAHO.”

Sponsored by Health Canada, the Honouring Life Network web site offers culturally relevant information and resources to help Aboriginal youth and youth workers deal with a problem that has reached crisis proportions in some First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada.

For more information about the Honouring Life Network, visit www.honouringlife.ca

The National Aboriginal Health Organization advances and promotes the health and well-being of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis through collaborative research, Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, building capacity, and community led initiatives.

For more information about NAHO, visit its web site at www.naho.ca

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For media inquiries, contact:
Colleen Patterson, Senior Communications Officer
Tel: (613) 237-9462 ext. 559 / Toll Free: 1-877-602-4445 ext. 559
Cell: (613) 863-9001 / E-mail: cpatterson[at]naho.ca

Notice of Annual Public Meeting

Please take notice that pursuant to Article 9.02 of the By-Laws of the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO), the Annual Public Meeting will be held as follows:



Date: September 30, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: NAHO Boardroom
14th Floor
220 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, ON
K1P 5Z9



The purpose of the meeting is to present NAHO’s 2009-2010 activities and provide an opportunity for feedback from the Aboriginal community and other members of the public.

Your participation is most welcome.



The Board of Directors
National Aboriginal Health Organization
September 1, 2010

NAHO Congratulates Participants of the 2010 National Inuit Youth and Elders’ Summit

Ottawa (August 19, 2010) – The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) congratulates the Inuit youth and elders who are currently gathered at the National Inuit Youth and Elders’ Summit in Inuvik, Northwest Territories.

At the Summit, Karin Kettler, Program Coordinator of the NAHO National Aboriginal Role Model Program (NARMP), and 2009-2010 Role Model Asivak Koostachin presented information about NARMP which inspires youth to achieve their goals and supports healthy and positive decision making. The purpose of the presentation was to reach out and encourage Inuit youth to believe in themselves, to set goals, to complete their education, to make healthy lifestyle choices, to dream about future possibilities, to stay focused, to work hard and get involved.

Inuit Tuttarvingat, the Inuit-specific Centre at NAHO, contributed to the Summit by holding a one-day workshop on traditional knowledge with Inuit elders. The workshop allowed discussion with elders about traditional medicines and healing practices, priorities for preserving the information, and how best to share this knowledge with Inuit youth and others in the communities.

“The National Inuit Youth and Elders’ Summit is an ideal venue for NAHO to work with Inuit to encourage healthy choices and share important health information” says Dr. Paulette C. Tremblay, CEO of NAHO. “It is such a privilege to be able to work with the elders and youth at this year’s Summit and NAHO applauds the National Inuit Youth Council for their dedication and exemplary efforts in organizing this important event.”
The Summit kicked off on August 16th and wraps up tomorrow.
The National Aboriginal Health Organization advances and promotes the health and well-being of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis through collaborative research, Indigenous traditional knowledge, building capacity, and community led initiatives.

For more information on the National Aboriginal Health Organization visit www.naho.ca

For media inquiries, contact:
Wayne Clark, Director, Communications
Tel: (613) 237-9462 ext. 508 / Toll Free: 1-877-602-4445 ext. 508
Cell: (613) 863-7765 / E-mail: wclark@naho.ca

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2010 - 2011 National Aboriginal Role Models Announced

The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is proud to celebrate the announcement of 12 new national Aboriginal Role Models for 2010-2011.
The National Aboriginal Role Models for 2010-2011 are:
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2010 - 2011 National Aboriginal Role Models Awards Ceremony Announced

OTTAWA, ON — The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is proud to celebrate the announcement of 12 new national Aboriginal role models for 2010-2011 with a morning filled with cultural sights and sounds.

When: Saturday June 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. - noon (9:30 a.m. doors open)
Where: National Arts Centre, Panorama Room at 53 Elgin Street.

Please RSVP to leadyourway@naho.ca or 613-237-9462 / 1-877-602-4445

The National Aboriginal Role Model Program celebrates the accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth aged 13 to 30. Role models are recognized for their innovation, achievement and leadership. Throughout the year, they will visit First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities to share their stories with other First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth.

The NAHO Chief Executive Officer, Paulette C. Tremblay and the 12 Aboriginal Role Models will be available to answer questions after the award ceremony at the National Arts Centre, Panorama Room at 53 Elgin Street from noon – 12:30 p.m.

The National Aboriginal Health Organization advances and promotes the health and well-being of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis through collaborative research, Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, building capacity, and community led initiatives.
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For more information on the National Aboriginal Role Model Program, visit www.naho.ca/rolemodel.

For media inquiries, contact:
Colleen Patterson, Senior Communications Officer
Tel: (613) 237-9462 ext. 559 / Toll Free: 1-877-602-4445 ext. 559
Cell: (613) 863-9001 / E-mail: cpatterson@naho.ca

NAHO and Honouring Life Network attend Piqsiqtugapik Summit March 22-27, 2010

Hosted by the Ilisaqsivik Society and facilitated by Blueprint For Life, select youth delegates from across Nunavut travelled to Clyde River to participate in Leadership training.

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Inuit Tobacco-free Network trains Inuit health and wellness workers

Frontline health and wellness workers in Inuit communities are taking a three-month distance education course about promising practices in tobacco reduction, which they can then use to encourage community members to reduce or quit smoking.
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