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Since its inception in 2008, PHSA Indigenous Health has been working to improve the quality of health care for Indigenous people, foster cultural safety, and contribute to closing the health gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in BC.

San'yas: Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Programs are a collection of unique online training programs designed to enhance self-awareness, and strengthen the skills of those who work both directly and indirectly with Indigenous people. The goal of this training is to strengthen the knowledge, self-awareness, and skills of participants so they can work more safely and effectively with Indigenous peoples.

The National Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) Learning Series of webinars provides an opportunity to access knowledge, experiences, and perspectives in support of collective efforts to strengthen Indigenous cultural safety across sectors. At each session, guest speakers present topics related to Indigenous cultural safety. In live streams, facilitators encourage participants to submit questions to be answered at the end of the session. Each webinar is recorded and an excellent resource for self-directed group or individual learning.

‎Indigenous Patient Liaisons offer assistance to Indigenous patients in clinical settings through direct patient support and staff education in order to improve the delivery of cultural safe care.

Teachings In The Air is an Indigenous health and wellness podcast hosted by Elder Gerry Oleman. Teachings In The Air aims to inspire, motivate, and empower Indigenous people to healthy by being sound in mind, body and spirit.

‎Cuytswi is an online educational program for Indigenous boys aimed at promoting wellness on their journey to adulthood. Ask Auntie is an online educational program for Indigenous girls aimed at promoting wellness while on their journey to adulthood. For more information on these programs, click here.