Indigenous Peoples, Families & Communities

Explore information and resources for Indigenous Peoples, families, and communities.

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Aboriginal Patient Navigator
Indigenous Patient Navigator Service

We offer practical support to Indigenous persons utilizing Interior Health services through hospital liaison and referral processes. Our purpose is to provide a communication linkage between the patient, family, community and health care provider, assisting the care team with health care, mental health, substance use and discharge planning. 

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Aboriginal Health and Wellness
Indigenous Health and Wellness

Learn how we strive to create meaningful, culturally safe, and person-centred care that produce positive outcomes for Indigenous peoples and communities. Learn how we strive to create meaningful, culturally safe, and person-centred care that produce positive outcomes for Indigenous peoples and communities.

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Aboriginal Partnerships
Indigenous Partnerships

Learn about the partnerships that strengthen our commitment to Indigenous health and wellness.

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Interior Voices Podcast
Interior Voices Podcast

Listen and subscribe to our Interior Voices podcast, which explores the intersection of health and culture as it relates to Indigenous Health and Wellness.

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Nations and Communities
Nations & Communities

Learn about the seven Interior Region First Nations, 54 First Nation Communities and 15 Métis Chartered Communities within the Interior Region.

Stories@IH

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Community & Culture

In the early years of life, particularly from birth to five years old, a child’s social and emotional development is just as vital as their physical growth.

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Community & Culture

Sarah has dedicated most of her nursing career to serving families within the area, building relationships rooted in trust, humility, and deep respect.

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Health & Wellness

Experts say creating a community that supports people living with dementia creates safer spaces for people of all ages and abilities.

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Community & Culture

Bring Your Own Device encourages you to bring your smartphone, tablet or laptop for hospital stays so you can watch, listen and connect the way you want.

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Health & Wellness

Eight youth have been selected winners for the 2025 Beyond the Buzz contest 2.0. See the winning posters, & their views on tobacco, vaping, cannabis & alcohol.

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Health & Wellness

Since starting an addiction medicine program in Grand Forks in 2018 Dr. Mark Szynkaruk has seen powerful success stories of people breaking cycles of addiction.

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