Clinic director Angela George says the facility is an opportunity to restore Indigenous ways around health and wellness
Health Minister Adrian Dix says the centre will have doctors and nurses as well as traditional healers and allied health professionals to provide a blend of contemporary medical care and culturally appropriate health and wellness services to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
He says the project reaffirms the government’s commitment to long-standing reconciliation and collaboration with First Nations partners. The Sts’ailes intend to begin construction of the permanent facility this year while providing some services from a temporary location in Agassiz, B.C., at their administration building.Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites.
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