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Dr. Amanda Fowler-Woods (MCHP, Ongomiizwin), Dr. Wayne Clark (‪@ualberta.bsky.social‬)Candi Edwards (Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority/Breastfeeding Committee for Canada) & Dr. Nathan Nickel (#MCHPResearch). 4/4

contributing to today's low breastfeeding rates among Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
The project leadership team includes Dr. Wanda Phillips-Beck (First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba, @um-radyfhs.bsky.social College of Nursing, Ongomiizwin), 3/

to reclaim traditional breastfeeding practices. Communities across Canada will adapt the @bccbfi.bsky.social‬'s Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in a culturally safe way, promoting healthier futures an challenging the embedded racism and colonial practices 2/

Congratulations to the “Reclaiming the Traditional Practice of Breastfeeding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Families: Breaking Down Barriers within the Healthcare System” research team Awarded a five year, $2M CIHR Embracing Diversity to Achieve Precision & Health Equity Team Grant To support community-led efforts to improve breastfeeding rates

Breastfeeding is a traditional practice that leads to better outcomes for mothers, children and families Generations of colonial harms and systemic racism have impacted this bond between mother and child by damaging trust and causing loss of traditional knowledge and practice Today, First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have some of Canada’s lowest breastfeeding rates. This collaborative project centres community and relationships. It will draw on the knowledge and wisdom of elders and communities across Canada to reclaim traditional breastfeeding practices in a culturally safe way, adapting the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada’s Baby Friendly Initiative.

This project is community- driven and collaborative. It’s been developed by First Nations, Métis and Inuit researchers from across Canada, with input from elders, knowledge users and communities, and from healthcare providers, academics and members of the Breastfeeding Committee of Canada. Together, they will work to identify and address barriers discouraging the adoption of breastfeeding and develop a culturally safe, anti-racist framework to apply the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. The national project leadership team includes: Dr. Wanda Phillips-Beck (FNHSSM, Ongomiizwin Research, University of Manitoba College of Nursing) Dr. Wayne Inuglak Clark (University of Alberta) Candi Edwards (Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority/BCC) Dr. Amanda Fowler-Woods (MCHP, Ongomiizwin Research) Dr. Nathan Nickel (MCHP, BCC)

#WBW2025 #WorldBreastfeedingWeek: Congrats to the “Reclaiming the Traditional Practice of Breastfeeding for First Nations, Inuit and Metis Families: Breaking Down Barriers within the Healthcare System” team, awarded CIHR funding supporting community-led efforts. 1/

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Welcome to #TeamMCHP Dr. Mina Nourdanesh. A Canada Research Chair in #AI for complex #HealthData, her work focuses on developing tools to assess & manage age-related conditions. Recipient of multiple awards, the
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View a video message from our Director, Dr. Nathan Nickel &learn about how we continue to create & facilitate impactful #PopulationData research using our repository of #AdministrativeData in the 2024-25 #MCHPResearch Annual Report, now online.
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#DisabilityPrideMonth - Disabilities are part of the diversity of human experience, not a problem to be solved. Despite progress, ablest biases and barriers remain pervasive and prevent many people with disabilities from achieving their full potential. Inclusion benefits us all.

We are pleased to announce that the application deadline for the Community Baby-Friendly Initiative Collaborative (CBFI-C) has been extended by two weeks. The new deadline is Thursday, August 14, 2025.

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The Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre of Winnipeg is accepting applications from qualified persons for the Registered Nurse 0.4 EFT TERM position.

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Manitoba Government Training More Doctors in Westman, for Westman The Manitoba government announced July 16 it is adding 10 new doctor training seats in Brandon and renovating Brandon University (BU) Brodie Science Centre to put more students on a career path to med

“It’s been a dream…to expand medical training at Brandon. It’s such a wonderful investment in to not only the city but also the region. We’re grateful for the team of people behind who are listening and supporting what we are doing here,” Dr. Joanne Maier said.
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A key focus of Dr. Lavoie’s research is on improved access to primary health care for underserved and marginalized populations in rural, remote and inner-city environments and on shifting health policy.

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The Get Your Benefits! program encourages health care providers to address poverty's role in health by helping them connect patients with resources & supports that they are entitled to but often go unclaimed. Its successes show the need to expand efforts.
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A new UM study is seeking Manitobans who have received cancer treatment over the past 10 years to take part in a survey about their physical rehabilitation needs.

Poster re: a study invitation to healthcare professionals, inviting them to share their perspectives and experiences in relation to vaccination, harassment, and moral distress during hte pandemic

Healthcare professionals across Canada are invited to share their perspectives & experiences re: vaccination, harassment, & moral distress during the pandemic. Complete a 20-minute questionnaire | redcap.link/ICSocials

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National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place tomorrow, June 21. Today on campus we celebrated with a sacred fire and pipe ceremony in the morning, followed by a display of traditional dances and a feast in Brodie Centre Atrium! #nationalindigenouspeoplesday

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The UM AirSAFE lab is Canada’s first and only multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to studying the impact of air quality on human health. Wildfire studies among innovative research initiatives taking place right here in Manitoba.

Flin Flon Online: Wildfire Evacuees mental health a concern according to Northern Health Region The residents from a number of northern Manitoba communities and First Nations have been evacuated from their homes due to raging wildfires. While their physical well-being and safety was top of mind,

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Communities across Canada will adapt the @bccbfi.bsky.social's Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in a culturally safe way, promoting healthier futures & challenging the embedded racism & colonial practices contributing to today's low breastfeeding rates among Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 2/

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#MCHPResearch at #SER2025: Dr. Amani Hamad presents "Predicting Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Using Family Health Histories from Electronic Healthcare Records" at the @societyforepi.bsky.social Conference in Boston, today, June 10, poster 123, 7:30-8:30 pm
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