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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Sacred Spaces and Gathering Places in…

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5 Facts About Indigenous People in…

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Culturally Respectful Relationships:…

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Care in Crisis: 8 Things to Remember…

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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…

Cover page of the 2017 Indigenous Health Advance Care Planning Fact Sheet

Advance Care Planning

IHNH Winter 2018 Newsletter

Winter 2018 Newsletter

IHNH Autumn 2017 Newsletter

Autumn 2017 Newsletter

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Spring 2017 Newsletter

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Cultural Safety Poster Series

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Aboriginal Health Improvement Committees

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Indigenous Health Programs and…

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All AHIC Gathering 2016

Tweets

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News

Community Wellness Awards

November 20, 2019

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

Webinar: Indigenous Peoples’ Access to Health Services

October 29, 2019

The National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) is hosting a webinar…

NH staff member defends PhD thesis on First Nations identity, wins award

September 4, 2019

The Indigenous Health team would like to extend a big congratulations to Dr. Jessie…

Featured

Cultural Safety Poster Series

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