Indigenous Wellness

Indigenous Wellness

Creating access to cultural wellness and safety, harm reduction,
empowerment, support, and human rights for Indigenous community
members in the East Kootenays.

We believe that:

We offer:

Alexis Hekker
Indigenous Wellness Coordinator
(East Kootenays)

Our favourite resources

Lifeguard App

Lifeguard is an app that you can use if you are at risk of overdose: it can automatically call emergency health services after a certain amount of time has passed. It also contains useful information on naloxone, CPR, suicide prevention, and connections to various crisis lines (including the Metis Crisis Line).

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FNHA Harm Reduction

First Nations Health Authority has a series of video interviews with Indigenous folks impacted by overdose. They encourage healing, culture connection, Indigenous mentorships, and more conversation around the topic of overdose.

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Harm Reduction Services for Indigenous People Who Use Drugs

There's often a lack of culturally appropriate and culturally safe harm reduction programs and funded harm reduction services in Indigenous communities, so this guide can help illuminate where to find what you need and understand harm reduction a bit better.

Bring me to Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Networks' resource

Honouring Our Voices

In March 2015, five aboriginal people from across BC who are affected by Hep C gathered for a day of sharing hosted by Chee Mamuk, Aboriginal Program, from the BCCDC. The participants shared personal stories about their journey with Hep C. This booklet captures those stories using the words of those who shared.

Bring me to BCCDC's resource

Our favourite video

Indigenous People and the Impact of the Overdose Crisis

A conversation hosted by FNHA talking about: How is the overdose crisis affecting Indigenous people? How are Indigenous women affected? What are the barriers for people who want to access services and support?

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