Indigenous Health

Indigenous Health Strategy

IERHA realizes the need to change the view of Indigenous health within the region and understand the resiliency of this population as a key foundation on which to improve Indigenous health outcomes. The purpose of the region’s Indigenous Health Strategy is to guide the Interlake-Eastern Health Region and potential Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners in the region toward a shared understanding that addressing health inequities cannot occur in isolation, but rather through working together. This strategy dovetails with the strategic goals outlined in the regional strategic plan.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action contains a number of actions specific to health. We are committed to incorporating the spirit of these Calls to Action as they relate to the culture, programs and services provided in Interlake-Eastern RHA. To that end, they are foundational to the Indigenous Health Strategy and IERHA’s overarching strategic plan.

Patient Services

Indigenous people receiving health care in the Interlake-Eastern RHA region can contact Indigenous Health Lead, Adam Sanderson at [email protected] for assistance.

 A National Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support to former students. This 24-Hour Crisis Line can be accessed at:  1-866-925-4419.

We’re looking for more voices on Indigenous Health Committees

1. Indigenous Health Advisory Committee

Advises the Board of Directors on matters affecting Indigenous people consistent with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Strategic plan, legislation, commission reports and other relevant sources. Interested applicants can email: [email protected] their name and contact information.

2. Indigenous Health and Aging Populations Steering Committee

Working to improve health outcomes, access and reduce health disparities. Visit the Steering Committee webpage for more information and to apply: Strategic Steering Committees