We are committed to working towards building a culturally competent organization which will pave the way to welcome and develop a better understanding of all cultures.

Indigenous Communities Located in the Region

Southern Health-Santé Sud continues to build relationships with Indigenous communities with a focus on increased Indigenous participation in collaboration, planning and problem-solving, increased awareness of individual health issues and ongoing support and flexibility.

indigenous people dancingPartnering Indigenous communities include:

  • Buffalo Point First Nation
  • Dakota Plains Wahpeton First Nation
  • Dakota Tipi First Nation
  • Long Plain First Nation
  • Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation
  • Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation
  • Swan Lake First Nation
  • Numerous Métis communities

For more information on Indigenous communities in Southern Health-Santé Sud, visit the Manitoba Métis Federation or First Nation Community Profiles.