Orange Shirt Day
I was honoured to be invited to Kitsumkalum's Orange Shirt Day by Charlene Webb, the community health director. Although I got to wear a beautiful locally designed orange shirt, enjoy yummy orange foo...
Indigenous health
Sharing of cultural practices in health care transitions
"I can't emphasize how important it is for health care professionals to take the lead in asking these questions (about cultural practices), in peeling back the layers of assumptions, and finding out s...
Foodie Friday: Berry adventures
The activity of picking berries is good for mind, body and spirit I am thankful to live on the beautiful traditional lands of the Tsimshian people. Recently, on a lovely morning when the water was ...
In Prince Rupert, it's not about creating a fancy new program, it's about tearing down barriers
Tearing down barriers Northern Health's IMAGINE Community Grants provide funding to a variety of groups with projects that make Northern communities healthier. Our hope is that these innovative pro...
Reflections on storytelling and spiritual health
Insights on storytelling and spiritual health As part of a recent project on healthy aging, I asked Semiguul (Fanny Nelson, Elder from Metlakatla) to share her thoughts on storytelling and spi...
Foodie Friday: Salmon and a celebration of Indigenous heritage, cultures and foods
Salmon, salmon, salmon … so delicious and nutritious! Canned, fried, baked, dried, smoked, candied, pickled … the possibilities are endless! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Salmon ...
Foodie Friday: Nature provides
Spring is here I can feel it. Can you feel it too? The sun is out and I just want to be outside as much as I can. I can't wait to get my fingers in the Earth. I'm excited by the new shoots showing ...