On behalf of Indigenous Health, Northern Health we are offering Wellness Awards up to $5,000 to support projects aimed at improving the health and well-being of Métis communities.
Only available for Northern Métis communities to apply for.
WELLNESS GRANT CRITERIA
Projects must support community-based initiatives that focus on holistic health and wellness and one or more of the following priorities:
- Mental Wellness
- Harm Reduction and Education
- Population & Public Health: Primary Care & Community Wellness Activities
- Traditional and Cultural Wellness
Preference will be given to projects that:
- Support collaboration by encouraging different groups to work together towards a common goal such as community members (youth, families, Elders, etc.), health staff (NH), physicians, and other communities.
- Support health and well-being by combining Indigenous Wellness approaches with current healthcare approaches.
- Builds healthy relationships and enhances how people connect with each other, their families and their community (e.g. community holiday gatherings).
- Capacity building and training of local communities and Indigenous staff.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
• Located within Northern BC (NH Northern Region);
• Métis community or organization.
Applicants must complete the attached
2023/2024 Wellness Grant Application and submit by mail, email, or fax.
- Mail: Northern Health
Indigenous Health
500 - 299 Victoria Street
Prince George BC V2L 5B8
- Email: Indigenous.Health@northernhealth.ca
- Phone: 250-645-3144
- Fax: 250-645-8095
For more information and to submit completed applications via
mail, email or fax contact Northern Health Indigenous Health.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Call for applications released: October 16, 2023
- Deadline for applications: November 13, 2023
- Funds must be used prior to: April 30, 2024
- Reporting Deadline: May 31, 2024
Applicants are encouraged to submit prior to the deadline.
For assistance in completing reports please contact Alexanne.Dick@northernhealth.ca or Indigenous.Health@northernhealth.ca