Culture • Alberni Clayoquot Health Network

Culture

Some persons or groups may face additional health risks due to a socio-economic environment, which is largely determined by dominant cultural values that contribute to the perpetuation of conditions such as marginalization, stigmatization, loss or devaluation of language and culture and lack of access to culturally appropriate health care and services.

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Ablerni Valley Community Foundation

By Marcie DeWitt

In Culture, Education and Literacy, Employment and Working Conditions, For Community Planning, For Decision Makers

Posted 2017-10-06

Ablerni Valley Community Foundation

A Community Foundation is a pool of charitable donations. This pool is invested and the [...]

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Clayoquot Biosphere Trust

By Marcie DeWitt

In Culture, Education and Literacy, For Community Planning, For Decision Makers, For Research

Posted 2017-10-06

Clayoquot Biosphere Trust

The mission of the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) is to assist the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO [...]

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How to Be Happy – Harvards Longitudinal Study on Health and Happiness

By Marcie DeWitt

In 0-6, 19-26, 26-40, 41-65, 65 Plus, 7-18, Biology and Genetics, Culture, For Community Members, Personal Health Practices and Coping Skills, Social Environments, Social Support Networks

Posted 2018-07-19

How to Be Happy – Harvards Longitudinal Study on Health and Happiness

Over nearly 80 years, Harvard study has been showing how to live a healthy and happy life

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Island Health Aboriginal Health Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021

By Marcie DeWitt

In 0-6, 19-26, 26-40, 41-65, 65 Plus, 7-18, Culture, For Community Planning, For Decision Makers, Health Services

Posted 2017-12-12

Island Health Aboriginal Health Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021

Check out the updated Aboriginal Health Strategic Plan for Island Health

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Vancouver Island First Nations Regional Health and Wellness Plan

By Marcie DeWitt

In Culture, For Community Planning, For Decision Makers, Health Services

Posted 2017-10-06

Vancouver Island First Nations Regional Health and Wellness Plan

First Nations Health Authority Health and Wellness Plan for the families and nations of [...]

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