Yukon Hospitals is proud to partner with Yukon University and Kwanlin Dün First Nation on an exciting new project aimed at integrating Traditional Indigenous medicines into our healthcare system, titled “The Power of Traditional Indigenous Medicines: Revitalizing Knowledge on the Road to Reconciliation.” Yukon University has been awarded a three-year $360,000 grant through the College and Community Social Innovation Fund to support this initiative.
This project will address barriers that limit Indigenous peoples' access to these medicines within mainstream healthcare, such as lack of recognition, cultural sensitivity issues, regulatory barriers, and inadequate research and funding. The study will conduct a systematic review of current Traditional Indigenous medicine programs and policies and gather input from the Indigenous community to identify the best practices for incorporating these medicines and holistic healing into healthcare settings.
This partnership supports our commitment to reconciliation and cultural respect by working collaboratively. Read more about this project here.
Traditional Medicine Practices at Yukon Hospitals
First Nations Health Programs provide patients from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities with awareness and access to traditional healing methods during their hospital stay. This support includes consulting with healthcare professionals, sharing information about the uses of traditional medicines from the land, assessing patient needs, and offering counselling and spiritual support.
At Yukon Hospitals, we strive to have healthcare incorporate the cultural practices and knowledge of all our communities. This project is a significant step towards a more inclusive, culturally sensitive, and holistic healthcare approach for Yukoners.