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INDIGENOUS HEALTH SERVICES
Culturally rooted support for your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. We offer one-on-one support, cultural programming, peer groups, and access to traditional knowledge to help you on your healing journey.
Northern Indigenous Health Alliance
The Northern Indigenous Health Alliance started in 2017 as a 5-year program funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada to reduce the behaviours of those at risk of contracting HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted Blood Borne Infections in northern Alberta through a collaboration of High Level Native Friendship Centre Society, Sagitawa Friendship Society (Peace River & High Prairie), Grande Prairie Friendship Centre and Kimamow Atoskanow Foundation (Sandy Beach). In April 2022 the Northern Indigenous Health Alliance was renewed for another 5 years.
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The program focuses on building relations within the community to encourage people to know their (STI & STBBI) status through regular screening processes, education, and cultural practises. Our culture is one of acceptance. Our project welcomes ALL people.
Our Services
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Information, education, presentations and awareness about HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne Infections (STBBIs)
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Monthly Know your Status (STI & STBBI) testing in partnership with Northreach Society
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World AIDS Day ( DEC 1st) & Indigenous AIDS Awareness week events (Dec 1st to 6th)
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One on One support for people living with HIV, Hepatitis C, and STIs
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Free safer sex supplies
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Preventative presentations/programs for Youth, Parents, and Service providers.
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Cultural Programming for all age groups
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Connection to traditional Indigenous ceremonies, medicines, knowledge keepers, and elders
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A winter and summer youth & young adult camp that includes sessions on sexual health, mental health, culture, and life skills building in collaboration with our Alliance and community partners.
All of our services are free and confidential.
PIKISWETAN
OUR SERVICES
Started during the COVID-19 pandemic as a free virtual & in person mental health program to help adults & youth 16 years+ struggling with managing low moods, anxiety, stress, or any life issues they may be going through.
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Our Mental Health Navigator now offers in person, one on one supports, cultural programming, peer support groups in a non-judgemental space for individuals to express what they are currently experiencing, and will assist in getting you connected to the most suitable resources within our community.
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We also provide mental health presentations to partner agencies, businesses, industry and community groups.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
If you are dealing with mental health or addiction issues, seeking assistance with connecting to cultural supports or overcoming barriers, please select 'Register' at the bottom of this page to fill out and submit the short questionnaire. From there, one of our Mental Health Navigators will respond during business hours:
8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday.
If you message or call during the evening or on weekends, someone will contact you the next business day. If you are in crisis and need immediate assistance, please call 911.
NATAWIHOWIN
The Indigenous Health or Natawihowin (Healing Medicine) program was established to address the unique health care needs and challenges faced by Indigenous peoples. Our services aim to improve access to quality healthcare, enhance health literacy, and provide culturally sensitive care. The Indigenous health navigator will advocate for and guide Indigenous individuals and families within the healthcare system.
OUR SERVICES
​•Assist in scheduling health care appointments
•Advocacy for specialist care
•Offering transportation to health care appointments, walk in clinics, & pharmacy
•Offer support by consent during health care appointments
•Access to Cultural Teachings and Ceremony