SE First Nations Inuit and Metis Program

16/03/2026

Looking to build your skills and expand your knowledge this spring?

Our upcoming educational offerings include a range of professional development and refresher programs focused on culturally safe, practical learning to support your work in healthcare and community settings!

Learn more and register today! https://fnim.sehc.com/indigenous-education-programs-and-services/

12/03/2026

Join us in congratulating Delaine Fredlund for being selected as a recipient of the 2025 SE Health First Nations, Inuit and Métis Health Services Scholarship! ✨

Delaine was born and raised in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, and is currently taking her Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences at Dalhousie University. Her interest in healthcare started early in life, often expressing her desire to help her people. She believes in a two-eyed approach and the importance of Traditional healing in healthcare. Her Amuaq’s (great grandfather’s) stories and love for the land and community are what motivate her.

We wish you success in all your future educational and career endeavors, Delaine!

10/03/2026

Our team recently spent time in Thunder Bay delivering Personal Support Worker clinical skills training alongside dedicated PSWs supporting their communities as part of the Northern Home and Community Care Network's Annual Gathering! https://nohccn.ca/

This in-person training focused on clinical refreshers, peer connection and collaborative learning.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such meaningful discussions and learning! We're so grateful to the amazing PSWs who joined us and continue to provide compassionate, culturally-safe and high-quality care across communities!

08/03/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible women who are at the heart of SE Health's First Nations, Inuit and Métis Program! We honour the Indigenous women on our team whose strength, knowledge and leadership are deeply rooted in community, culture and care, as well as the women who are dedicated allies who walk alongside with respect, humility and commitment to change and growth.

Join us in celebrating the amazing women on our team, and all of the amazing women in your lives! We are grateful for all that you do - today and always! 💜

05/03/2026

Looking to grow your skills and expand your impact? Check out our March educational offerings!

These professional development programs offer flexible, remote and high-quality learning opportunities designed to strengthen your skills and understanding through culturally-safe and community-informed learning delivered by Indigenous educators and dedicated allies.

These programs are filling up, but there's still time to register! https://fnim.sehc.com/indigenous-education-programs-and-services/

04/03/2026

We are extremely proud to announce that the SE Health FNIM Indigenous Patient Navigation Program is now fully accredited by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA-AIIC)!

The Indigenous Patient Navigation program equips participants with foundational knowledge and skills needed to navigate and understand how Indigenous Patient Navigator (IPN) roles work within the healthcare team to reduce barriers and support health equity to improve outcomes for patients and their families. The program guides participants through the IPN competencies to strengthen skills that will be used to advocate for and support a culturally safe environment for Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

Here's what some of our learners had to say about the IPN program:

✨️"It helped define the role of our IPN."

✨️"Very informative, resourceful, and it assisted navigating NIHB."

✨️"It's a wonderful course with excellent presenters. I thoroughly enjoyed the program."

Learn more about the IPN program and register here: https://fnim.sehc.com/indigenous-education-programs-and-services/indigenous-patient-navigation-program/

SE Health is proud of our long standing, collaborative relationship with the CNA and we are thankful to them for their continued partnership in this meaningful process.

By taking a CNA-accredited course through SE Health, learners can earn nationally recognized CPD hours that are widely accepted by employers and provincial and territorial regulatory bodies across Canada, and have confidence that the program meets rigorous national quality standards.⁠

By choosing a CNA-accredited course through SE Health, learners benefit from:⁠
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⭐️ Nationally recognized CPD hours that support professional growth and lifelong learning;⁠
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⭐️ Education that has undergone a rigorous, independent quality review;⁠
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⭐️ Learning experiences designed to be culturally relevant, practical, and grounded in current evidence;⁠
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⭐️ Increased confidence that the program aligns with Canadian nursing practice standards.⁠

25/02/2026

It's Indigenous Anti-Bullying Day! Often recognized alongside Pink Shirt Day, Indigenous Anti-Bullying Day focuses on promoting kindness, inclusion and cultural safety to combat bullying and lateral violence. 🩷

Our team is currently in Thunder Bay providing Lateral Violence to Lateral Kindness training to Personal Support Workers! How are you acknowledging Indigenous Anti-Bullying Day? 🩷

24/02/2026

The SE Health First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Program, together with the Saint Elizabeth Foundation, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Health Services Scholarship – Working Together for Indigenous Health!

This annual $5,000 scholarship supports Indigenous students enrolled in full time, certified post-secondary health profession programs across Canada. Its purpose is to empower students on their educational journeys and strengthen healthcare and wellness services for Indigenous communities nationwide.

These scholarships reflect SE Health’s longstanding commitment to collaborating with Indigenous communities and enhancing opportunities for Indigenous learners. We recognize the systemic barriers and financial challenges that many Indigenous students continue to face when pursuing careers in health. By investing in these future healthcare leaders, SE Health is supporting the next generation of Indigenous professionals who are dedicated to giving back to their communities.

Please join us in extending our heartfelt congratulations to the 2025 scholarship recipients! Visit our website to learn more about them: https://fnim.sehc.com/scholarship/2025-scholarship-winners/

21/02/2026

Today, on International Mental Health Nurses Day, we acknowledge and thank all of the Mental Health Nurses who dedicate their lives to patient care, advocacy and the advancement of mental health practices across Canada.

We are so grateful to the Mental Health Nurses supporting Indigenous Peoples across Canada with safe and culturally appropriate care, who statistically experience mental health challenges at a significantly higher rate than the general Canadian population.

The role of Mental Health Nurses regularly extends beyond direct care, with Mental Health Nurses often working as mentors, educators and advocates. Mental health challenges continue to affect people across all walks of life, and the role of mental health nursing is more critical now than ever. We are deeply appreciative to all of the Mental Health Nurses for their resilience, compassion and continued advocacy for patients.💗

21/02/2026

Today we celebrate International Mother Languages Day, acknowledging and celebrating the beauty of linguistic and cultural diversity!

First proclaimed by UNESCO and later adopted by the UN General Assembly, International Mother Languages Day acknowledges the role of language in promoting inclusion, and notes that multilingual education not only promotes inclusive societies, but also aids in preserving non-dominant, minority and Indigenous languages and cultures.

Our diverse team comes from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, with the languages of our people and families shared in the visual above. Though fluency may vary, we recognize the importance that language plays in our experience of identity, and celebrate the connection to our cultures through language.

Check out the second image to see some language lessons from members of our team! In honour of heart month, we've shared different ways to express love in different languages. 🩷

20/02/2026

Have you registered for the Health Canada Environmental Health Issues virtual webinar series yet? There's still time! Register here: https://fnim.sehc.com/event/health-canada-webinars-environmental-health-issues-2-part-series/

The first session will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at noon EST! This series will focus on environmental health issues in and around the home, and how available information and resources can better support your work with families and communities.

The SE Health First Nations, Inuit and Métis Program is pleased to invite you to a 2-part virtual webinar series with Health Canada, exploring Environmental Health Issues! This series will focus on environmental health issues in and around the home, and how available information and resources can better support your work with families and communities.

WEBINAR 1 – FEBRUARY 23, 2026 (EST)

WEBINAR 2 – MARCH 2, 2026 (EST)

Registration is required for these events! To learn more and register, scan the QR code above or click here: https://fnim.sehc.com/event/health-canada-webinars-environmental-health-issues-2-part-series/

16/02/2026

We have a ton of educational programs coming up over the next few months! 💫

Looking for a leadership course? We've got you covered! Or perhaps you're looking to refresh your skills? We have both regulated and unregulated refresher series to meet your needs!

Learn more about our programs and offerings, or register for a course today, by visiting our website: https://fnim.sehc.com/indigenous-education-programs-and-services/