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.

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

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