SE First Nations, Inuit and Métis Program

Don't miss your opportunity to join us on December 1, 2025 from 12:00-1:00pm EST for the free webinar, 'Supporting One's Journey Into the Spirit World'.⁠ Register here or scan the QR code: https://lnkd.in/g6Sw_ePj ⁠ Launched in July 2025, in collaboration between the SE Health First Nations, Inuit and Metis Program and Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services, 'Supporting One's Journey Into the Spirit World: Indigenous CareGiver Skills Video Series' is a series of 10 skills-based demonstration video resources available in English, French and Ojibway along with careguides for caregivers. The videos were filmed with Elders and Knowledge Keepers who share a deep love, compassion and respect for the ways of living and caring for each other that have always been a core cultural value and practice. Join us on December 1st to learn how it all came together.⁠ ⁠ This project was funded by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.⁠ ⁠ #FirstNationsInuitMetisProgram #SEHealth #MaamwesyingHealthServices #CanadianPartnershipAgainstCancer #FreeWebinar

Dialogue and Storywork was a project aimed at improving First Nations, Inuit and Métis cancer patient transition experiences and to increase available knowledge and information for primary care providers and communities during these periods. Stories were collected from 45 participants which led to the emergence of themes that wove together into final videos called Transition Support Resources. Not only do these resources present information for cancer patients, survivors, and their families and communities at large, but they also contribute to the generation of understanding between patients and care providers. Read our blog to learn about the project, how it began, and what we learned through the stories shared from participants: https://lnkd.in/gUDxGfdV #DialogueandStorywork #FirstNationsCancerJourney #FirstNationsInuitMetisProgram #SEHealth #Blog

November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. Did you know that Indigenous Peoples in Canada have substantially higher rates of disability compared to the general population? Nearly one in three Indigenous people aged 15 and over live with a disability. Indigenous Disability Awareness Month raises awareness about, and celebrates, the significant social, economic and cultural contributions that Indigenous people living with disabilities bring to our communities. Learn more by visiting the Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society at: https://lnkd.in/gu5Ymudn #IDAM #IndigenousDisabilityAwarenessMonth #IndigenousHealth

On November 20, 1989, the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Canada joined in 1991, making a commitment to ensure that all children in Canada are treated with dignity and respect, and have every opportunity to reach their full potential. To this day, Indigenous children continue to face struggles due to historical policies of assimilation, structural inequalities and discrimination. Indigenous children still experience the highest rate of child poverty in Canada and are overrepresented in the child welfare system. To address some of these inequalities experienced by Indigenous children, Jordan's Principle was created as a human rights principle established by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) to make sure that Indigenous children do not face gaps, delays, or denials in accessing government services because of their identity as Indigenous children. To learn more about National Child Day, visit: nationalchildday.org. To learn more about Jordan's Principle, visit: https://lnkd.in/gjFFqA_N #NationalChildDay #OurRightsOurFuture #EveryChildMatters #JordansPrinciple

Don’t miss the fourth and final session in the Stronger Through the Seasons mental heath series! The final session, Grief and the Holidays, will be happening on November 24th from 12:00-1:00pm. Attendees will gain insight into the different types of grief, how grief can be amplified during the holidays, and how to support yourself and others through difficult seasons. The intended audience for this series includes healthcare providers and collaterals that work with or in Indigenous communities, nurses (LPNs, RPNs, RNs, NPs) working in or with Indigenous communities, social workers, educators, professionals and community members that would like to enhance their knowledge and skills around mental wellness challenges. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gRCYVdp6 #MentalHealth #Wellness #ProfessionalDevelopment #StrongerThroughTheSeasons #SEHealth #FirstNationsInuitMétisProgram #FreeWebinar

November 16th, also known as Louis Riel Day, marks the anniversary of Louis Riel's execution in 1885. Riel is best recognized historically for leading the Métis Peoples in the Northwest Resistance, which was a stand against the Government of Canada encroaching on Métis rights and way-of-life. Riel is also known for the remarkable political gains he made setting the groundwork for his vision of Canada that included a Métis Nation and protected Métis rights. Although Louis Riel Day commemorates a great tragedy in Canadian and Métis history, it is also a day to celebrate Métis culture, recognize the many contributions of the Métis to Canada, and to highlight the ongoing struggles that Métis Peoples continue to face. #LouisRielDay #MetisDay #MetisNation

Check out our upcoming educational offerings! From skills refresher courses, leadership programs, policy and procedure workshops, we've got you covered. Interested in learning more or registering for our programs? Visit https://lnkd.in/gHEdf4Cx #SEFirstNationsInuitMetisProgram #Education #IndigenousHealth #IndigenousHealthcare

Register today for the third session in the Stronger Through the Seasons mental health series happening on November 17th from 12:00-1:00pm EST! In this session exploring Seasonal Affective Disorder, attendees will gain a better understanding of SAD and its impact in colder, darker months, as well as how SAD differs from major depressive disorder and various tips for staying mentally well through the season. The intended audience for this series includes healthcare providers and collaterals that work with or in Indigenous communities, nurses (LPNs, RPNs, RNs, NPs) working in or with Indigenous communities, social workers, educators, professionals and community members that would like to enhance their knowledge and skills around mental wellness challenges. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gRCYVdp6 #MentalHealth #Wellness #ProfessionalDevelopment #StrongerThroughTheSeasons #SEHealth #FirstNationsInuitMétisProgram #FreeWebinar

Join us on December 1, 2025 from 12:30-1:30pm EST for the free webinar, 'Supporting One's Journey Into the Spirit World'. Launched in July 2025, in collaboration between the SE Health First Nations, Inuit and Metis Program and Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services, 'Supporting One's Journey Into the Spirit World: Indigenous CareGiver Skills Video Series' is a series of 10 skills-based demonstration video resources available in English, French and Ojibway along with careguides for caregivers. The videos were filmed with Elders and Knowledge Keepers who share a deep love, compassion and respect for the ways of living and caring for each other that have always been a core cultural value and practice. Join us on December 1st to learn how it all came together. This project was funded by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Register today: https://lnkd.in/g6Sw_ePj #FirstNationsInuitMetisProgram #SEHealth #MaamwesyingHealthServices #CanadianPartnershipAgainstCancer #FreeWebinar

Today, on November 8th, we remember the First Nations, Inuit and Métis veterans who bravely served and defended Canada during the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, and the many other conflicts in Canadian history, as well as their peacekeeping efforts around the world. It is with deep gratitude that we honour their service, sacrifice and resilience. #IndigenousVeteransDay #IndigenousMilitaryService