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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Health & Wellness

Find tips for walking, biking or rolling to school safely. Learn how to make it safer to travel to school in your community.

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Health & Wellness

With B.C.’s ongoing toxic drug crisis., it’s more important than ever to know how to recognize the signs of an overdose and what to do if someone needs help.

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Health & Wellness

Mosquitoes in Canada can carry viruses that may cause serious illness in humans. Here are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.

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Community & Culture

Learn how IH and partners are remembering, healing and finding hope together.

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Community & Culture

Learn how Nelson and Interior Health partnered to educate people on the dangers of extreme heat.

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Community & Culture

Learn about Nadine's path to sobriety, shaped by intergenerational trauma, poverty, loss, addiction and, ultimately, by love.

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