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...
Cultural safety
Artwork enhances Northwest Administrative Office building in Terrace
Northern Health’s Northwest Administrative Office has joined the list of buildings in downtown Terrace showcasing the work of a regional artist. Three panels custom-designed by Gitxsan artist Mic...
Building Respectful Relationships In COVID Times
Indigenous Health, Northern Health (NH) and the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) present a new video called Building Respectful Relationships in COVID Times. This video i...
New program helps students gain a better understanding of Indigenous people, culture, and communities
The First Nations Community Education Program (FNCEP) is a partnered initiative designed to foster the development of cultural humility and cultural safety in medical students. The program was develop...
Cultural safety: A note from Margo Greenwood, VP Indigenous Health
Please join me in reflecting on cultural safety and our joint responsibility in creating culturally safe spaces for all. I would like to share these documents widely, with the hope that they will help...
A/IHICs win award for excellence in quality
Northern Health’s (NH) Indigenous Health department would like to extend a huge congratulations to the Aboriginal/Indigenous Improvement Committees (A/IHICs), this year’s winner of the BC Patient ...
Reflecting the communities we serve: Northern Health’s Aboriginal Self-ID Initiative
Making sure that the health care system is culturally safe for Indigenous Peoples is one of Northern Health’s (NH) top priorities. What is cultural safety? The goal of cultural safety is for a...