Daily exercise reduces stress and stabilizes insulin sensitivity.
October 23, 2026
Peace is a core pillar of health. Daily exercise reduces stress and stabilizes insulin sensitivity.
How We Support You, Your Organization or Your Community
Diabetes Wellness
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.
Knowledge Department
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.
Foot Care Program
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.
Menu of Services
Healthy Menu of Services
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.
Body
- Foot care education
- Ongoing foot care clinics
- Subsidy program
- Self-care kits
Mind
- Culturally-appropriate wellness resources
- Professional certification through ICBOC
- Professional training (such as Foot Care Level 1, Diabetes Awareness, Gestational Diabetes Prevention and more)
Spirit
- Healthy lifestyle presentations from Indigenous perspectives
- Workshops and interactive healthy living activities
- Annual Event
Recent Blog Posts
Keep your feet completely dry with clean wool socks to prevent dangerous cracks or chill injuries.
October 22, 2026
When the autumn temperature drops and the wet frost rolls in. Keep your feet completely dry with clean wool socks to prevent dangerous cracks or chill injuries.
Looking out across the land with crisp, clear, healthy vision.
October 21, 2026
Looking out across the land with crisp, clear, healthy vision. Clear vision connects us to our land, culture, and loved ones. Protect your sight by eating antioxidant-rich foods and getting regular checkups.