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.
Transitioning back to school routines and earlier bedtimes can sometimes feel like a challenge for the family. Gathering for a peaceful walk and a little play time together after dinner is a beautiful way to unwind. Moving together on the …
Need a quick lift to raise low blood sugar during a busy school day? Orange juice is a wonderful, fast-acting choice. Providing the body with immediate mindful nourishment keeps us feeling vibrant, focused, and strong.
Today we honour Powley Day, celebrating the pride, resilience, and distinct identity of the Métis Nation. We stand in deep respect for the legacy of our ancestors who fought for our rights to connect with the land, the waters, and …
