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Healing in pandemic times indigenous peoples, stigma, and COVID-19 

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Respecting diversity and the unique interests of Indigenous peoples

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Inclusion and participation of Indigenous peoples 
in the Northern Health care system

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Incorporating Indigenous knowledge(s) and holistic approaches

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Facilitating partnerships collaborations and capacity building 

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Ensuring
relevant initiatives and activities by reflecting the needs of those being served

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Building on the strengths of communities

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What We Do

Indigenous Health supports Northern Health in its commitment to partner with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and to build a health system that honours diversity and provides culturally safe services.

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Who We Are

Indigenous Health is a small dedicated team within Northern Health. Our scope of work is regional - across all of Northern BC. Our main office is in Prince George and one team member is located in Prince Rupert.

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Featured Publications

Front page of the spring/summer 2022 newsletter Spring/Summer 2022 Indigenous Health…
Preparing for respectful conversations fact sheet Preparing for Respectful Conversations
Front page of the fall 2021/winter 2022 newsletter Fall 2021/Winter 2022 Indigenous…
"" Summer 2021 Indigenous Health Newsletter
Spring 2021 newsletter cover Spring 2021 Indigenous Health Newsletter
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Front page of the fall 2020/winter 2021 newsletter Fall 2020/Winter 2021 Indigenous…
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Cover of fact sheet with dragon flies and text that reads "thinking about cultural safety during covid-19" Thinking About Cultural Safety During…
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Indigenous Health Engagement Survey
November 1, 2022
Northern Health’s Indigenous Health department is launching a new survey open to all…
Métis Public Health Surveillance Program (MPHSP)
October 28, 2022
The long-awaited baseline health report entitled Taanishi Kiiya was released on…
NDTR – A message from Nicole Cross, VP Indigenous Health
September 30, 2022
September 30 has been declared Orange Shirt Day, in recognition of the past harms…
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Cultural Safety Poster Series

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A series of 4 colourful posters on cultural safety. Easy to print and post in your workspace!

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    • Guiding principles
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  • Cultural Safety
    • Assessment tool
  • Initiatives
    • Aboriginal Health Improvement Committees
      • Lakes District AHIC
      • North Coast AHIC
      • Northeast AHIC
      • Northwest East (Smithers and Area) AHIC
      • Omineca AHIC
      • Prince George and Area AHIC
      • Quesnel and Area AHIC
      • Terrace/Kitimat and Area AHIC
    • Aboriginal Patient Liaison Program
    • Building capacity
    • Community-based Learning Program
    • Granting programs
    • Healing in pandemic times
    • Indigenous Student Summer Internship
    • Northern First Nations Health Partnership Committee
    • Post-Secondary Student Awards
  • Resources
    • Publications
    • Events calendar
    • Indigenous supports
    • Interactive map
    • Local cultural resources
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  • Home
  • What we do
    • FAQ
  • About Us
    • Guiding principles
    • Our team
  • Cultural Safety
    • Assessment tool
  • Initiatives
    • Aboriginal Health Improvement Committees
      • Lakes District AHIC
      • North Coast AHIC
      • Northeast AHIC
      • Northwest East (Smithers and Area) AHIC
      • Omineca AHIC
      • Prince George and Area AHIC
      • Quesnel and Area AHIC
      • Terrace/Kitimat and Area AHIC
    • Aboriginal Patient Liaison Program
    • Building capacity
    • Community-based Learning Program
    • Granting programs
    • Healing in pandemic times
    • Indigenous Student Summer Internship
    • Northern First Nations Health Partnership Committee
    • Post-Secondary Student Awards
  • Resources
    • Publications
    • Events calendar
    • Indigenous supports
    • Interactive map
    • Local cultural resources
    • Useful links
    • Videos
    • Webinars
  • News
  • Contacts