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A career in a health profession is definitely a challenge. For Aboriginal people, the challenge is more significant, as there are unique obstacles to overcome. But, the challenge can and often does become a very personal reward. Aboriginal health professionals and paraprofessionals can make valuable contributions in improving the health of their own people, and increasing the autonomy of Native health services, and become vital members of the health care system in Canada.   Encouragement and Support? The Indian and Inuit Health Careers program was specifically designed to encourage and support Native participation in educational opportunities leading to professional and paraprofessional careers in the health field. The program also provides a learning environment designed to overcome many of the social and cultural barriers that have, in the past, inhibited Native students' educational achievement.
	There are 5 Major Areas of Activity: * Career-related Employment  * Health Career Promotion * Institutional Programs * Community-based Programs * Bursaries/ Scholarships
Career-related Employment:   Purpose: The Medical Services Branch, together with Aboriginal organizations, can provide orientation to health careers and on-the-job training at federal hospitals, nursing stations and health centers for students pursuing heath studies at universities or colleges.   Opportunities Available: On-the-job Trainin This is considered a practicum in support of the academic health studies program and is coordinated through the Medical Services Branch in its health facilities. The students should be selected to work in an environment that will enhance their present and future academic orientation. The duration may be up to a maximum of 12 months or be shorter, depending on the student's needs. Training can be arranged at any time during the calendar year.   Summer Students within the Medical Services Branch: The Medical services Branch has a relatively small summer student program that provides an opportunity to work on health promotion activities, research projects and resource material development. Each region handles the IIHC Summer Student Program differently, so activities will vary.   Summer Students with First Nation Communities: Some Medical Services Branch regions coordinate the IIHC Summer Student Program with First Nation communities. The students work directly with the community health committee on-reserve and assist with health promotion activities and workshops.     Institutional Programs:   Purpose In cooperation with Aboriginal Organizations, the Medical Services Branch can work with post-secondary education institutions to develop appropriate student support and counseling services and curriculum enhancement for culturally appropriate health studies.   Development Sponsorship The IIHC Program can provide tartup resources for one-time developmental activities. Thi is conditional upon the understanding that ongoing program costs will become the responsibility of the institution or provincial government, once programs are developed and operational.     Community-Based Programs:   Purpose To support Native communities with health career activities within the community, and within local educational programs.   Types of Activities * Career fairs * Community health career workshops * Health careers needs assessments * Curriculum enhancement * Summer students * Field trips to health facilities   Health Careers Promotion:   Purpose To coordinate, for a variety of audiences, promotional and information-sharing activities about the Indian and Inuit Health Careers Program; health careers opportunities; post-secondary educational institutions; academic requirements, and health career planning. To reinforce the image of Aboriginal health professionals' and paraprofessionals' roles as part of the general thrust of Native self-determination. To provide counseling, visits to health care and educational institutions and provide seminars on health professions (given by academic and health professionals).   Audiences   Health Careers promotional material and activities should be planned for: * students of all ages in primary grades * students in junior high and high schools * parents, other family, educators, elders, councilors * health professionals and their associations * community at large * Health Canada Medical Services Branch/Indian and Northern Affairs Canada/Human Resources Development Canada/provincial health, social and education departments * universities, colleges, school boards * the general public   Activities *Role model campaigns * Career information days, exhibits * Videos * Field visits to health facilities * Traditional health care * Peer career counseling ***NOTE: PLEASE TURN OFF THE MUSIC PLAYER IN THE TOP-LEFT CORNER OF THIS WEBSITE BEFORE PLAYING THE INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION****     Scholarships & Bursary Information: (PLEASE CLICK LINKS TO BE DIRECTED TO THEIR WEBSITES)   For Information and Scholarships For Native Health Care Careers Program Info For Aboriginal Scholarships/Bursary Guide                          http://www.capitalhealth.ca/Careers/CareerOpportunities/default.htm