First Nations

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

A pre-school readiness program that emphasizes cultural heritage and supports our children’s enhancement in the social, intellectual, physical and emotional development areas.more info

Provides culturally appropriate, accessible health services to Aboriginal people in the Vancouver Island Health Authority in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority.more info

The Aboriginal Health Department has a full-time dietitian who delivers health services to First Nation communities and urban Aboriginal populations from Comox Valley to Port Hardy.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

Provides culturally sensitive support for Aboriginal families and infants who are at risk or have developmental delays.more info

The speech / language pathologist at Laichwiltach Family Life Society provides services to aboriginal children from birth to school entry (0-5 years).more info

ASCD is designed to specifically meet the needs of children with special needs.more info

Provides counselling, assessment, and referrals to persons with alcohol and/or drug addictions.more info