Indigenous Health Resources

Indigenous Health Resources

Indigenous Resources

Indigenous Affairs & Northern Development Canada 
Indigenous Recruitment & Retention Program
Indigenous Resources and Information - South Island
A Guide to Indigenous Organizations in BC - Produced by MARR
BC Indigenous Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)
BC Association of Friendship Centers
BC Elders' Guide
BC First Nations Health Handbook - A companion to the BC Health Guide
Canadian Indigenous AIDS Network
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Health Canada - Indigenous People
Indigenous Cultural Competency
KUU-US Crisis Line Society
Le Centre de Collaboration de la Santé Autochtone
Letter of Understanding Between Metis Nation British Columbia and Island Health
Ministry of Indigenous Health - British Columbia
Map - First Nations, Metis Communities, and Friendship Centres in the Island Health Regions
National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCAH)
National First Nations Re:act
NearBC (Indigenous Culture, Education & Health)
Non-Insured Health Benefits (Health Canada)
Saanich First Nation Adult Care Society Brochure
South Island Wellness Society 
Supporting Adults at Risk Resource Guideline
Victoria Native Friendship Centre
Working Together - A report on Adaptation Initiatives to improve health services for aboriginal people

Health and Government

AIDS Vancouver Island
B.C. Cancer Agency 
Canadian Diabetes Association
Cool Aid Society - Victoria
Heart & Stroke Foundation (British Columbia & Yukon)
Community Health Services
Mayo Clinic
Medical Service Plan (MSP) (BC Care Card)
Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU)
Public Health Units - Vancouver Island
Red Cross Health - Equipment Loan Program (HELP)
Seniors B.C.
Seniors Serving Seniors
Service Canada
The Arthritis Society - British Columbia & Yukon
Umbrella Society - Addictions & Mental Health Resource 

First Nations Contacts - South Island

ESQUIMALT
250-381-7861

PACHEEDAHT
250-647-5521

PAUQUACHIN
250-656-0191

SCIA'NEW (BEECHER BAY)
250-478-3535

SONGHEES
250-386-1043

TSARTLIP
250-652-3988

TSAWOUT
250-652-9101

TSEYCUM 
250-656-0858

T'SOU-KE 
250-642-3957

VNFC
250-384-3211

News & Events

From left to right: Cassandra Taylor from the Port Hardy Hospital, Fleur Smit-Anseeuw and Brian Rose from the Comox Valley Hospital.

Island Health nurses honoured by First Nation

The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation held an uplifting feast on January 11, to give thanks for the recovery of an elder who experienced a life threatening illness.

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group of people in the water practicing life saving

Wave of empowerment: Island Health grant fosters water safety and cultural preservation in Campbell River

Indigenous youth and local community members have been empowered with vital water safety and lifesaving skills through a transformative partnership between the Strathcona Regional District and Island Health's Community Wellness Grant program.

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Indigenous totem pole

Island Health introducing voluntary Indigenous self-identification program at all care facilities

As part of our commitment to providing safe, culturally appropriate care that is free of racism and discrimination for all patients, Island Health is implementing a voluntary Indigenous-self identification program (ISI) at all care facilities where patients are registered to receive services.

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