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.
When enjoying your movement journeys, remember to look after your feet with well-fitting socks and comfortable shoes. Your footwear protects your physical wellness and keeps your path safe.
Our mental well-being is a sacred part of our wholistic health balance. When heavy feelings affect your sleep, energy, or peace of mind, please know that you do not have to walk that path alone. Reaching out to an Elder, …
Movement brings joy to our minds and spirits when it comes from the heart. Whether you choose to walk, dance, swim, or stretch, finding an activity that brings you happiness helps create a lifelong path of wellness for yourself and …
