Aboriginal People to Benefit from ActNow Funding
March 21, 2007
The Government of British Columbia has announced $6 million in
funding to improve the health of aboriginal people. The funding is being
provided to UNBC and its National Collaborating Centre on Aboriginal
Health (NCCAH).
The NCCAH was created by the
Government of Canada in 2005 to focus research and programming on
reducing the health inequities that currently exist for aboriginal
people across Canada.
The funding is being provided through
ActNow, a Government initiative aimed at improving the health of all
British Columbians by promoting active lifestyles and healthy
eating. The funding announced today will support programs specifically
for aboriginal people, who face a shorter lifespan than the BC average.
Contact:
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC - 250.960.5622 |
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