The Aboriginal Health Department has two full-time dietitians who deliver health services to many nations on Vancouver Island.
The Community Nutritionist provides programming and services to the nine First Nations communities and their urban population around southern Vancouver Island.
The Food Security Dietitian provides services to Central and North-Eastern Coast First Nations communities and their urban communities.
Both provide nutrition information and support with a strong focus on food security. They do this by supporting communities as they improve access to healthy traditional and modern foods an by supporting projects like:
- Feasting for Change – Reconnecting to Food, Land and Culture
- Vancouver Island Traditional Foods Network
- Community Food Initiatives
- Good Food Box Program
- Garden Creation Projects
- Food Skills
- Community kitchens and youth programs
- Finding funding and linking resources
- Community Nutrition Resource
- Linking communities to health services
- General health information and resources
If you are interested in food security projects or if you have questions, please contact our dietitians at the numbers below.