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

In the 5 years since the In Plain Sight report was released, we’ve made strides towards being a culturally safe organization—but there’s more work to do.

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Community & Culture

Inspired by her aunt’s career as a pharmacist, Angela became a pharmacy technician to use the hands-on aspect of compounding to benefit patient care.

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Health & Wellness

Souper Meals brings students together once a week over locally made soup, fresh fruit, veggies and buns, all free of charge.

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Community & Culture

With decades of experience rooted in compassion and commitment to children’s health, Dr. Jeff Wong is carving a path for pediatric care at Kelowna Hospital.

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Health & Wellness

The holidays season offers opportunities to drink alcohol, and it can be easy to overindulge. Get tips on how you can drink less - and live more.

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Community & Culture

With the support of her mentors and coworkers, Niomi Wright found her true health-care calling as a care aide at Mountain View Lodge in Lillooet.

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