Indigenous - Geographic Areas Served: Campbell River

We want our workforce to resemble the population we serve more closely. That is why Island Health’s plans for the future embody respect, understanding and recognition of Aboriginal peoples.more info

Presented in community locations, the Aboriginal Family Learning Program is open to everyone in Campbell River and the surrounding areas. With the support and wisdom of Aboriginal adults, this program focuses on and honours the cultural assets of its participants. Offering a family literacy program in three instructional formats; our facilitators assist learners in recognizing their personal skills and further explore how those skills may fit into the workplace and community. Through respectful interactions and peer modeling, learners are further encouraged to explore their connection to literacy education and promote workplace training opportunities.more info

Aboriginal Health, a department of VIHA's Population and Family Health clinical portfolio, provides Aboriginal Liaison Nurse services in acute care facilities and links patients with community resources and assists with discharge planning.more info

The M’akola Group of Societies provides safe, affordable and appropriate homes primarily for Aboriginal people and families. Through community partnerships and funders M’akola is able to provide subsidized housing, affordable rentals and assisted living units throughout most of British Columbia.more info

Sasamans Society - Strengthening “Our Children” and families, in a community-driven and culturally-appropriate mannermore info