SE First Nations, Inuit and Métis Program

Discover how we’re working together for Indigenous health

Who We Are

We are Indigenous and allies, and we love what we do. We’re working respectfully alongside communities to co-develop/co-design initiatives, health service solutions, education, resources, and tools.

We ensure that health service solutions meet the needs of the community by interweaving cultural safety, Indigenous ways of knowing and evidence-based practice into our processes. Our Indigenous staff have lived and worked in community and have an excellent understanding of communities’ needs and health systems.

Our core values are grounded upon respect, relevance, reciprocity, responsibility, and relationship.

June: Indigenous History Month – Free Upcoming Webinars

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Allyship in Action – Moving Beyond Acknowledgement: June 23, 2025 1200-1300 EST

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The Foundations – Indigenous Peoples, Nations & Worldviews: June 2, 2025 1200-1300 EST

Truth Before Reconciliation – Residential Schools & Colonial Impact: June 9, 2025 1200-1300 EST

Resilience & Revitalization – Indigenous Cultures Today: June 16, 2025 1200-1300 EST

2024 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Health Services Scholarship Winners

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Our Commitment for Over 20 Years

Our team ensures communities have access to education and knowledge sharing opportunities.

We offer a supportive and culturally safe learning environment that meets the needs of our graduates.

Watch the video to learn about Rosemary’s vocational education experience.

Ohpinikewin ᐅᐦᐱᓂᑫᐃᐧᐣ

Ohpinikewin translates to the act of lifting in Cree. Members of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis team sat with Elder Mabel Horton to discuss a meaningful name. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis team is committed to using this platform to lift up Indigenous artists and create space for sharing and strengthening. Indigenous artistry can be viewed as medicine as it bridges a connection to traditions that were used by ancestors.

Honouring Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers

The SE Health First Nations, Inuit and Métis Program gratefully acknowledges the Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers, both past and present, who graciously guided us with their wisdom. Our program would not be what it is today without them.

We honour you and all of your wisdom shared as we carry this work forward.

Elder Lyna Hart
Shkaapewis Kaaren Dannenmann
Elder Mabel Horton
Elder Vincent Kicknosway
Jackie Labonte

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Sr Patient Advisory Council

Mary Hill
Willard Pine
Marie Pine
Marella Schofield
Mary Simon
Delores Trudeau
Harvey Trudeau
Lavina Gignac
Millie Young
Lulubelle Tessier

Voices In Communities

Community Health Nurse

Foundations of Mental Health through an Indigenous Lens for Nurses

The most helpful and comprehensive course I have taken on mental health, specifically through an Indigenous lens. It was also great to see that the ongoing effects of colonialism and intergenerational trauma are not understated as key factors that affect the well-being of Indigenous communities today. As a former distress line responder and a nurse with mental health experience, I am cautious around mental health courses and training as I find they don't always provide a nuanced understanding of trauma and crisis response. In this case, clearly there was a lot of work done to incorporate as many facets of the intersections between Indigenous identity and mental health as possible in a way that was also easy to understand and accessible.

Nurse

Wound Care Intensive In-Person Training

Amanda and Kaila were fantastic educators. They are both very knowledgeable in wound care and it was great to learn from their education & experiences. The workshop had a great balance between theory & practical application. I am leaving with more confidence in my assessment & knowledge.

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