IDHC promotes diabetes awareness from an Indigenous perspective and assists Indigenous communities in identifying appropriate resources and services, planning, prevention and awareness strategies and coordinating community/regional programs and events based on community needs.
Our Knowledge Department combines traditional wisdom with current diabetes education, while incorporating First Nations, Métis, Inuit and mainstream influences. This program supports front line workers to plan, prepare and present relevant information about diabetes while also educating on Indigenous perspectives of health and wellness.
Our Foot Care Program is aimed towards Indigenous people affected by or at risk of diabetes and its complications. Our holistic model supports a continuum of seamless services including educating and connecting community members to Indigenous agency partners and local health professionals.
Leader in delivery of holistic wellness models of care — reflecting body, mind and spirit — to reduce impacts of type 2 diabetes on Indigenous peoples in Ontario and build community capacity in diabetes prevention.
Taking a simple five-minute break to rest and breathe mindfully can completely clear away tension. It is always okay to pause and restore your energy. Gifting yourself this quiet time calms the mind, honors your spirit, and brings gentle balance …
Welcome the changing season by walking a path of fabulous foot care. Keeping your toes warm, cozy, and well-protected prepares your body for the crisp days ahead. Honouring the feet that ground you to the Earth supports your wholistic health …
As the season shifts, take a moment to embrace the beautiful, changing colours of the land. The arriving autumn reminds us to honour and care for our eyes through every seasonal transition. Protecting the precious gift of your sight keeps …
