Nats’oojeh: Culture and care in Fort St. James
A new chapter in the Fort St. James community was marked on Friday, May 23, 2025, with the official naming of the new health care facility to Nats’oojeh Hospital and Health Centre - a name that hono...
Cultural safety
Culturally safe spaces: Honouring Métis identity at Kitimat General Hospital
Kitimat General Hospital marked a meaningful milestone in its journey toward culturally-safe care. On April 30, a special event celebrated the unveiling of a framed Métis sash at the hospital’s fro...
Cultural leave: From smokehouse summers to stonemoving feasts
June marks National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. It’s also a time to reflect...
Creating a culturally safe space: The new Fort St. James Hospital and Health Centre
The new Fort St. James Hospital and Health Centre is more than just a building; it's a symbol of community, culture, and working together. From the start, we've involved the community in this project....
Qualitycast North: Dr. Danette Dawkin addresses implicit biases in health care
The Northern Health Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) podcast Qualitycast North continues with its second season. Growing up, Dr. Danette Dawkin didn’t initially see herself pursuing medicine, ...
Indigenous Health Engagement Survey
Northern Health’s Indigenous Health department is launching a new survey open to all Indigenous people who access Northern Health services. The survey is designed to gain valuable and important i...
Stuart Lake Hospital NDTR
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and every day, it’s important for us to reflect on the Northern Health (NH) values of empathy, respect, collaboration, and innovation in the context...
