The Health Navigator program provides support and advocacy to members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities living in urban areas by:

 

• Facilitating and coordinating access to health services

• Responding to cultural and spiritual needs

• Connecting with Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners to ensure a culturally safe care pathway

 

How can health navigators help me?

 

Navigators can help you with:

• Scheduling medical appointments

• Referrals to other services

• Support in hospitals or other health facilities

• Support in filling out forms and obtaining the necessary documents (health card, hospital card, Indian status card)

• Emotional and cultural support

• Access to traditional medicines such as sage, sweetgrass, tobacco and cedar

• Connecting with Elders or Knowledge Keepers for cultural support

• Advocacy for patients' needs and rights

• A better understanding of the health system

• Translation services as needed

​​