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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.

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.

Featured Publications

Summer 2021 Indigenous Health Newsletter

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Spring 2021 Indigenous Health Newsletter

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Northern Health Cultural Safety And…

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Fall 2020/Winter 2021 Indigenous…

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Thinking About Cultural Safety During…

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Practical Tips: Engaging people during…

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Sacred Spaces and Gathering Places in…

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Culturally Respectful Relationships:…

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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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Local Cultural Resources

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Aboriginal Patient Liaisons

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News

Orange Shirt Day – Phyllis’ Story

September 29, 2021

Orange Shirt Day is a time of collective remembrance during which we honour those…

Orange Shirt Day - Events

September 24, 2021

Orange Shirt Day is a time of collective remembrance during which we honour those…

Orange Shirt Day – Learning about trauma-informed care

September 16, 2021

Orange Shirt Day is a day to remember, to witness, and to honour Residential-School…

Featured

Cultural Safety Poster Series

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