Indigenous Health
The interCultural Online Health Network
iCON partners with communities and health authorities to advance cultural safety for Indigenous communities, support patients in navigating primary care, and build capacity for older adult multicultural patients in chronic disease prevention and self-management.
website: indigenous.iconproject.org
First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day
If you or your family members do not have access to a doctor, call 1.855.344.3800 to book an appointment with the Virtual Doctor of the Day in your region. All First Nations people who live in BC are eligible for this service – and so are their family members, even if those family members are not Indigenous.
phone: 1-855-344-3800
website:www.fnha.ca
Community Nutritionist
Indigenous Health has two full-time dietitians who offer nutrition and health services to North Island and South Island Indigenous communities on Vancouver Island.
phone: 250-286-7100 Ext. 67306
website: www.islandhealth.ca/indigenous-health-dietitians
Indigenous Liaison Nurses
Indigenous Liaison Nurses can advocate on your behalf, helping you access referrals, benefit information and more with ease.
phone: 250-286-7100 Ext. 67305
website: www.islandhealth.ca/indigenous-liaison-nurses
The Kwakiutl District Council Health (KDC Health)
KDC Health Services covers a broad range of health activities and interventions.
phone: 250-286-9766
website: www.kdchealth.com
Office of the Ombudsperson – Services for Indigenous People
The BC Ombudsperson is advancing a decolonial approach work with First Nations, Métis, Inuit and urban Indigenous people and communities.
phone: 1-800-567-3247 | 250-387-5855
website: bcombudsperson.ca
Indigenous Outreach Family Navigator
phone: 250-914-2212 | 1-888-597-2810
website: www.sasamans.ca
We Wai Kai Nation
website: wewaikai.com
