September 30 is Orange Shirt Day
You may notice more people than usual wearing orange shirts today! It’s Orange Shirt Day – a day to remember, to witness, and to honour the healing journey of residential-school survivors and t...
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Aboriginal/Indigenous Health Improvement Committees
What are A/IHICs and how do they impact health care in the North? Aboriginal/Indigenous Health Improvement Committees (A/IHICs) are action oriented groups of people who work together to support hea...
National Indigenous Peoples Day events in Northern BC
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day! Across the country, Canadians have the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First ...
Northern Table: An Elder’s impact on community food security
Not having enough food to eat affects one in six children living in Canada. This can impact a child’s physical, mental, and social health. The effects of food insecurity on health “Household...
All Native Basketball Tournament 2019 – The Diamond Anniversary
From February 10-16, the 2019 All Native Basketball Tournament celebrated its diamond anniversary in Prince Rupert. The 60th annual tournament and cultural event drew participants and fans from as far...
First Nations communities explore and celebrate cultural models of mental wellness
When I heard the Terrace, Kitimat and Area Indigenous Health Improvement Committee (IHIC) - previously known as the Aboriginal Health Improvement Committee (AHIC) - members were coming together t...
Foodie Friday: Fish preservation is good for the soul
Fish and coastal First Nations peoples Salmon and halibut are important staples in the diet of many people in BC and continues to be a food of significance to coastal First Nations peoples. Sa...