Provides education and awareness of health issues that affect the Indigenous population and establishes linkages and working relationships on behalf of Indigenous individuals who require advocacy, support and referral services
Services for Individuals and FamiliesAssists Indigenous families in accessing traditional healers and midwives; acts as a support liaison for Indigenous individuals and families and promotes Indigenous-based family healing
- Ensures Indigenous individuals understand the present health care system
- Promotes healthy lifestyles through education and awareness
- Provides access to cultural activities, Indigenous resources and language interpreters, if necessary
Health Systems- Establishes working relationships with mainstream health services and institutions to facilitate increased Indigenous sensitivity and awareness
- Establishes working relationships between health care systems, the Indigenous community and agencies to promote holistic health