From Attawapiskat to Edmonton, the waitlists for Aboriginal housing across Canada remain in the thousands, with no way to keep up with demand. The women on the front lines confront our housing crisis at its root - the infliction of dependence upon a federal government either unwilling or ill-equipped to accommodate those in its care.

Inhalant abuse runs rampant among the youth of many First Nations communities across the country. The White Buffalo Youth Inhalant Centre provides immersive programs to help teenaged girls kick the habit, and reconnect with their Aboriginal cultures, while nearby Cartier Farms uses horse therapy to teach the girls about trust and bonding.

From Attawapiskat to Edmonton, the waitlists for Aboriginal housing across Canada remain in the thousands, with no way to keep up with demand. The women on the front lines confront our housing crisis at its root - the infliction of dependence upon a federal government either unwilling or ill-equipped to accommodate those in its care.

Inhalant abuse runs rampant among the youth of many First Nations communities across the country. The White Buffalo Youth Inhalant Centre provides immersive programs to help teenaged girls kick the habit, and reconnect with their Aboriginal cultures, while nearby Cartier Farms uses horse therapy to teach the girls about trust and bonding.

Canada is home to some of the most technologically advanced medical services in the world, but not all Canadians have access to them. This is especially true for Canada's most remote communities, such as the nurse-run medical outposts of northern Ontario, and Ahousat in Clayoquot Sound, BC served primarily by its recently trained first aiders.

Inhalant abuse runs rampant among the youth of many First Nations communities across the country. The White Buffalo Youth Inhalant Centre provides immersive programs to help teenaged girls kick the habit, and reconnect with their Aboriginal cultures, while nearby Cartier Farms uses horse therapy to teach the girls about trust and bonding.

Canada is home to some of the most technologically advanced medical services in the world, but not all Canadians have access to them. This is especially true for Canada's most remote communities, such as the nurse-run medical outposts of northern Ontario, and Ahousat in Clayoquot Sound, BC served primarily by its recently trained first aiders.

Three women work on the front lines on the Muskwacheese First Nation. An officer, EMT, and firefighter share their struggles from the community of Hobbema, Alberta as they deal with the area's rampant gangs and drug issues. They are some of the few who keep hope alive within the Community.

Canada is home to some of the most technologically advanced medical services in the world, but not all Canadians have access to them. This is especially true for Canada's most remote communities, such as the nurse-run medical outposts of northern Ontario, and Ahousat in Clayoquot Sound, BC served primarily by its recently trained first aiders.

Three women work on the front lines on the Muskwacheese First Nation. An officer, EMT, and firefighter share their struggles from the community of Hobbema, Alberta as they deal with the area's rampant gangs and drug issues. They are some of the few who keep hope alive within the Community.