One Yukon

One Yukon is a groundbreaking monthly podcast where we explore innovative approaches to improving community health and answer your most pressing health and wellness questions with Math‘ieya Alatini. From exploring the latest advancements in healthcare to sharing inspiring stories of resilience and collaboration, One Yukon is your guide to understanding how we’re building a healthier future for our communities.

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This episode is in promotion of our newest campaign Ask Auntie, a local health-based resource directory that can be found through our OYC website or at askauntieyukon.ca.
Ask Auntie was made possible by our amazing sponsor and partner, ScienceUpFirst through their Together Against Misinformation campaign.
We are so happy to welcome our special guest for today's episode, Dr. Sean B Rourke. Hear more about his experience working as a clinical neuropsychologist and international expert in the neurobehavioural complications of HIV at MAP, Centre for Urban Health Solutions in St. Michael's Hospital. Dr. Rourke and our very own CEO, Mathieya Alatini, also discuss how to combat the misinformation and stigmas around STBBIs in Canada. All of this and more in our newest episode!!

Thursday Jul 04, 2024

One Yukon Coalition hosted a webinar on how we use technology to enhance community health outcomes. Participants had an opportunity to learn about our past and future projects and provide feedback. 

Tuesday May 17, 2022

Dr Raywat Deonandan, Epidemiologist and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa, joins Yukon First Nations COVID Coordinator, Math'ieya Alatini to chat about Living with COVID-19, communications strategies, understanding the difference between pandemic and endemic, vaccine equity, risk management strategies against an airborne virus, thinking ahead on strategies for the fall/winter 2022 respiratory virus season, long COVID, wastewater testing, and the future of COVID-19 vaccines.

Monday Feb 14, 2022

Dr. Elliot, Yukon's acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, joins Math'ieya Alatini, Yukon First Nations COVID Coordinator to provide an update on the COVDI-19 and the Omicron wave.
(1:35) Dr. Elliot provides an update on the new NACI recommendations for 12-17 year old Indigenous youth to receive boosters and why Yukon is offering boosters to all youth 12-17.
(7:47) Dr. Elliot talks about myocarditis and the risks of contracting how the risks are greater of contracting it from COVID-19 than the vaccines.
(10:06) Dr. Elliot talks about the updated guidance that for Yukoners who just had COVID-19, and were due for a booster, to wait 90 days from infection to get the booster.
(11:39) Dr. Elliot cautions that if you get COVID-19, the importance of reaching out for medical advice if you're sick for more than 5 days with shortness of breath, chest pain and fever. 
(14:31) Dr. Elliot talks about self-managing COVID-19 at home and the importance of having a plan in place in case someone gets sick.
(17:40) Dr Elliot talks about Paxlovid and how the treatment can help people from getting seriously ill from COVID-19
 
 

Sunday Nov 14, 2021

In this episode, Dr. Paul Sandstrom and Dr Adrienne Meyers provide great insight on:
rapid antigen testing -- when to use it and how; and,
building capacity in First Nation communities to do PCR-lab quality testing
This episode dives into the details around COVID-19 testing in northern, remote and isolated sites in Canada. It’s a lot to take in -- but it’s also an opportunity to learn from two of Canada’s leading scientists who are supporting Community-Based Testing programs at the Public Health Agency of Canada
Resources:
COVID-19 rapid testing and screening in workplaces: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/testing-screening-contact-tracing/workplace.html
Red Cross Stop the Spread: https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/current-emergency-responses/covid-19-%e2%80%93-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-rapid-testing-program-for-community-organizations
How to self-administer the panbio rapid test by Mathi’eya Alatini: https://youtu.be/3DRM9WGm5PQ
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Dr. Paul Sandstrom, Director and Dr Adrienne Meyers, Associate Director of the National HIV & Retrovirology Laboratory, Public Health Agency of Canada, join Yukon First Nations COVID Coordinator, Math’ieya Alatini, to chat about Community Based Testing for COVID-19.
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Recorded November 12, 2021 on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council

Wednesday Nov 10, 2021

Dr. Smart, Yukon Pediatrician and the President of the Canadian Medical Association, joins Yukon First Nations COVID Coordinator, Math’ieya Alatini, to chat about the COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years old. Math’ieya Alatini works for the Council of Yukon First Nations as the COVID-19 Coordinator.
Math’ieya Alatini works for the Council of Yukon First Nations as the COVID-19 Coordinator.
Follow Dr. Smart on Instagram and Twitter: @katharinesmart
Sources of great information from Dr. Smart:
https://linktr.ee/CovidVaccineFacts
https://www.unambiguous-science.com
http://www.oacas.org/what-we-do/communications-and-public-engagement/maxthevax/
Great handout on FAQ’s on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
https://uwaterloo.ca/pharmacy/sites/ca.pharmacy/files/uploads/files/faq_covid-19_vaccines_for_children.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3x_mLDjsmHbLQKd39-ZcPci2NBvkoLggTOA_iQ4r9pNN6YtZSavSvW7No
Recorded November 9, 2021 on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council 

Sunday Oct 24, 2021

COVID-19 and factors that influence willingness to take the vaccine in Canada | A conversation with Dr. Peter Loewen, Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto and host Math'ieya Alatini, Yukon First Nations COVID Coordinator. Recorded on October 23: 2021

Monday Aug 23, 2021

Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley and YFN’s COVID Coordinator Math’ieya Alatini discuss the recent cases of COVID-19 in the Yukon. Recorded on July 12, 2021

Monday Aug 23, 2021

Yukon's Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Catherine Elliot and YFN’s COVID Coordinator Math’ieya Alatini discuss the recent cases of COVID-19 in the Yukon. Recorded on June 15, 2021

Monday Aug 23, 2021

Yukon's Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Catherine Elliot and YFN’s COVID Coordinator Math’ieya Alatini discuss the recent cases of COVID-19 in the Yukon. Recorded on June 13, 2021.

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One Yukon is a groundbreaking podcast where we explore innovative approaches to improving community health and wellness. Join us as we spotlight the incredible work of local leaders, healthcare providers, and community champions who are reshaping the landscape of healthcare access in the North. From discussions on cutting-edge technologies to heartfelt stories of resilience and collaboration, tune in to discover how One Yukon Coalition is pioneering change and building a healthier future for Yukoners. Follow our journey on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn or at oneyukon.ca.

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