Services & Support
Aboriginal Care Navigator

How we can help

PCN Aboriginal Care Navigator (ACN) work to support the delivery of culturally safe care. Aboriginal Care Navigator can be accessed by request through your family practice clinic, aboriginal health and wellness centre, or primary care provider. 

Services include:

  • Advocacy support: Facilitates patient, family, and community voice in patient care planning. Supports patient self-advocacy. Accompanies patients to appointments. Collaborates with primary care services.
  • Supports traditional & cultural practices: Supports patients cultural health, healing, and wellness preferences. Liaises with health care providers to support culturally safe practices. Engages with clients to explore cultural practices and promote land practices.
  • System navigation: Identifies resources and funding options. Provides follow up support to outpatients and patients discharged from acute care. Helps access community services and programs.

If you would like to connect with an Aboriginal Care Navigator, contact your Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner for a referral.

The EKPCN is working to improve the health of the population through timely access to comprehensive, person-centred, team-based care that is equitable and culturally safe. The EKPCN team consists of Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, Clinic Staff, and Aboriginal Care Navigators who work together to ensure all East Kootenay residents have a home base for their everyday health care needs.

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