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.
Nourish your heart with the fuel it deserves. Incorporating healthy fats into your meals protects your cardiovascular system and brings vitality to your days. Care for your wholistic well-being by choosing extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil …
Honour the feet that carry you along your life’s path. Treat yourself to a gentle foot massage or reflexology session to restore balance and comfort. Caring for your feet grounds your spirit and supports your wholistic health, keeping your steps …
Honour the stories and health of generations past by staying mindful of your family’s eye health history. Because certain vision conditions are passed down through our lineages, taking proactive care protects the sight of our relatives. Booking routine check-ups safeguards …
