Bilateral Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program

Overview

The Bilateral Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program provides financial support to First Nations, Métis Nation of Alberta, Metis Settlements and Indigenous serving organizations to recruit and retain navigators to:

• assist Indigenous patients overcome barriers accessing primary health care services across multiple service providers
• support Indigenous patient advocacy
• gain access to resources
• improve care coordination

The program is intended to improve Indigenous patient access and experiences when accessing the primary health care system by:

• supporting the provision of cultural and community-specific assistance and support to Indigenous persons navigating the health care system or receiving care
• working to support and promote health literacy and health education
• organizing and coordinating access to care services and connections to providers within the patient’s circle of care including logistical support (when needed)
• providing and facilitating individualized planning for Indigenous persons to assist with access to and navigation through the health care system during their health care journey
• building connections with and between Indigenous patients and service providers – to improve access to primary health care services and overall continuity of care

Successful grant recipients

View approved recipients and project details:

• Bilateral Patient Navigator Grant Program 2025-2028 grant recipients

Related

• Modernizing Alberta's Primary Health Care System