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At Primary Care Alberta, we are committed to improving access to culturally safe and patient-centred primary healthcare services free of racism for First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Alberta.
September 30 is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Taking time to learn the truths and remember throughout the year is an important part of moving towards reconciliation.
In 2025, Alberta's health agencies honoured the day with reflective sessions on September 24. Watch the recorded sessions on Together4Health.
On June 21, Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day. First celebrated in 1996, this is a day to recognize and celebrate the cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples from across Canada.
Watch the recorded sessions from National Indigenous Peoples Month 2025.
Primary Care Alberta supports Indigenous Peoples’ physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness by offering and promoting culturally grounded care. This includes supporting spiritual practices within healthcare settings, strengthening mental wellness in communities and connecting people to Indigenous-led care across Alberta.
Confidential telephone service helps First Nations (status and non-status), Métis and Inuit and their families navigate the healthcare system. By providing culturally safe supportive listening, connections to health resources, Indigenous cultural supports, and help with addiction/mental health concerns.
Confidential telephone service: 1-844-944-4744 (toll-free)
Visit the Indigenous Support Line
Alberta Health Services offers translation services in 23 Indigenous languages for Indigenous patients and families accessing healthcare. Providing care in a person’s language allows clients to actively participate in the decision-making process, provide informed consent and ensure safe and effective communication.
For more information, email: Interpretation.Services@ahs.ca
Visit: Indigenous Languages
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