Indigenous Health | Northern Health

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.

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.

Publications

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Summer 2020 Newsletter

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Thinking About Cultural Safety During…

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Practical Tips: Engaging people during…

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Winter 2020 Newsletter

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Sacred Spaces and Gathering Places in…

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Care in Crisis: 8 Things to Remember…

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5 Facts About Indigenous People in…

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Culturally Respectful Relationships:…

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Local Cultural Resources

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Aboriginal Patient Liaisons

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What to do with questions, concerns and…

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Advance Care Planning

IHNH Winter 2018 Newsletter

Winter 2018 Newsletter

IHNH Autumn 2017 Newsletter

Autumn 2017 Newsletter

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Spring 2017 Newsletter

Tweets

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News

Federal Government add additional $204M for COVID-19 prevention measures in Indigenous communities, institutions

November 5, 2020

The Federal Government announced an additional $204 million dollars in funding aimed…

A guide to covid-19: caring for yourself and your loved ones

November 3, 2020

First Nations Health Authority has updated their guide “A Guide to COVID-19: Caring…

2020-2021 Community Wellness Awards

November 2, 2020

Northern Health (NH) and First Nation’s Health Authority (FNHA) are happy to release…

Featured

Cultural Safety Poster Series

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