Indigenous Recruitment & Retention Program

Territorial Acknowledgement

Island Health and the Indigenous Employment Program acknowledge with respect and humility the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw People on whose unceded traditional territories we offer our services and programs.

Island Health is committed to identifying and addressing the historical and ongoing health impacts of colonization and Indigenous specific racism. Island Health recognizes that employment and education are key determinants of health. The goal of our Indigenous Employment program is to promote a culturally safe work environment while focusing on recruiting and retaining Indigenous employees to ensure that our workforce resembles the communities we serve.

Our Indigenous Employment Vision

We want our workforce to resemble the population we serve more closely. That is why Island Health’s plans for the future embody respect, understanding and recognition of Indigenous peoples.

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