General Programs and Services

Aboriginal Act Now - BC Health Promotion Initiative

Aboriginal Health

Within this section of the Interior Health website you will find access to Aboriginal Health Information and services, Aboriginal Health Liaisons, the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Advisory Committee, etc.

Source: Interior Health

Aboriginal Health Department

Aboriginal Health, a department of VIHA's Population and Family Health clinical portfolio, provides hospital, community, home care and public health services.

Source: Vancouver Island Health Authority

Aboriginal Health Initiative Program (AHIP)

Provides a total of $682,000 per year to fund three streams of community initiatives: addictions, mental health and chronic disease.

Source: Vancouver Island Health Authority

Aboriginal Health Program

The Aboriginal Health program's purpose is to develop appropriate health services and to ensure health delivery to all residents within the Northern Health boundaries, including First Nations, Inuit and Metis.

Source: Northern Health

Aboriginal Health Resources – Aboriginal Health

This page provides 5 links to Aboriginal health documents.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Health Services

Aboriginal Health Resource Site

NEARBC supports the development of Aboriginal health research by building linkages that will cultivate province-wide communication and collaboration.

Source: Network Environments for Aboriginal Research BC

Aboriginal Healthy Living

This page describes the activities of the Government of British Columbia's Aboriginal Health Branch, along with related links and resources.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Health Services

Aboriginal Resources

This page provides a list of various agencies and services within the community of Kamloops for the Aboriginal childbearing population.

Source: University College of the Cariboo

BC First Nations Health Handbook (PDF)

The BC First Nations Health Handbook provides information on unique health services, as well as advice for health professionals serving First Nations individuals and communities.

Source: BC HealthGuide Program

Benefits, Services, and Resources for Aboriginal Peoples (PDF)

Source: Legal Services Society

Community Emergency Assistance Program

AANDC provides funding to the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) to assist First Nations in the development of emergency preparedness and post-disaster recovery plans.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Community Health Associates of British Columbia

This page provides links to contact information and maps of health authorities in all six regions of British Columbia.

Community Health Program

Features dream catchers, North American Aboriginal Indians art items, medicine wheels, necklaces and spirit chimes.

Source: Stó:lô Nation

Department of Family Practice – Division of Aboriginal People's Health

Works respectfully with Aboriginal peoples to strengthen their health and well being through collaborative partnerships in education and training of physicians; research with community partners; and promotion of effective service delivery.

Source: University of British Columbia

First Nations Chiefs' Health Committee

Supports the development of healthy and self-sufficient First Nations' communities by promoting traditional and cultural approaches to health and community development.

First Nations Social Development Society

The FNSDS is a non-profit society that administers Social Assistance On-reserve for British Columbia First Nation Communities.

Honour Your Health Challenge

This is health program which mobilizes individuals and communities to live active, healthy and strong lifestyles.

H’ulh-etun Health Society

Institute for Aboriginal Health – College of Health Disciplines

The IAH was developed through a partnership between the UBC First Nations House of Learning and the UBC College of Health Disciplines.

Source: University of British Columbia

Inter Tribal Health Authority

To support its member First Nations by enhancing the quality of life and well being of their people and families through community development and health services.

Métis Nation British Columbia Health

This page outlines various programs, services and activities designed to improve the health of Métis communities in British Columbia.

Source: Métis Nation British Columbia

Native Life Skills

Offers programs, trainings and workshops to increase education, health, management skills, sobriety, and spirituality to Canadian Aboriginal peoples.

Nisga'a Valley Health Authority

The mission of the Nisga'a Valley Health Board promotes its vision of "Healthy Bodies / Healthy Minds" through health services and programs that are economical, efficient and effective.

Scw'exmx Community Health Services Society

SCHSS provides health services to the three rural bands of Coldwater, Nooaitch and Shackan, through programs that incorporate the fundamental concepts of prevention, intervention, support and integration.

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