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Indigenous Health

For more information, visit https://sharedhealthmb.ca/services/indigenous-health/.

Location Green Owl Zone, Level 2 (GF 215)
HoursMonday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Phone204-940-8880, or toll-free 1-877-940-8880

Health Services include:

  • face-to-face interpreters
  • traditional services
  • help planning care for returning home or between health care facilities
  • advocacy and support of your interests, needs and rights while in the hospital

These services are free of charge and provided upon request. All information is private and confidential.

Anishinabemowin (Ojibway/Saulteaux), Ininemowin (Cree), and Anisininemowin (formerly Oji-Cree) interpreters, call:

Inuit languages interpreters, call:

Smudges

Smudging is open to all patients, families, staff, and people of all backgrounds.
Smudges are offered monthly:

  • The second Monday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Green Owl Zone, Level 2, Sanctuary
  • The second Tuesday of the month at 12:45 p.m. in 665 William Ave, Level 4 (HSC Women’s)
  • The fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in 665 William Ave, Level 4 (HSC Women’s) – NOTE: July 22, 2026 smudge is cancelled

Smudging is a common practice of Indigenous people for the purpose of purifying or cleansing the body, mind, and spirit of negative thoughts.

Smudging at HSC with smoke

Ceremony, Gatherings, and Events

Throughout the year, the Indigenous Health team recognizes several commemorative and awareness days through ceremony, gatherings, and events.

Upcoming Events

National Indigenous History Month Cultural Display

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Purple Bear Zone, Level 1, William Avenue Mall

Starting on June 8, visit a cultural display in William Avenue Mall in honour of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day.