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

Inspired by her patients and colleagues and driven by a desire to make a difference in people’s lives, Kaitlyn finds daily meaning in her work in pharmacy.

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Health & Wellness

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Community & Culture

The KGH Pediatrics team welcomes Dr. Avi Kopstick, a pediatrician and pediatric critical care specialist who until recently was practising in the U.S.

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Health & Wellness

Robotic-assisted surgery is allowing doctors perform complex surgeries with less downtime and pain for patients—much to the excitement of surgeons like Dr. Ho.

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Community & Culture

For nearly three decades, Joanna Norman has walked alongside families during some of the most profound moments of their lives.

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Health & Wellness

Small changes in your kitchen can lead to big benefits for your heart. Our video series shows how you can eat and live well using plant-based protein recipes.

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