First Nation chief says study unfair

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2002

The grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says a report on the health of Canadian Natives is unfair because it describes smoking, alcohol use and obesity.

Dennis Whitebird generally agreed with the findings of poor health for off-reserve Natives, however. He said more access to health care for all Aboriginal is needed.

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First Nations people less healthy than non-aboriginals: study (CBC 8/28)

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