Tara Galitz
Carolynn Small Legs
The role of Manager of Indigenous Health Care Relations is funded by the NOHT-ÉSON and collaborates with the Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle (IDHC) in supporting the strategic plans of both organizations. Carolynn reports directly to IDHC Director of Programs, Autumn Watson, as well as to the Executive Director of the NOHT-ÉSON, Tara Galitz.
Primary Objective of the Manager of Indigenous Health Care Relations
To work with local Indigenous communities, as well as IDHC and NOHT-ÉSON teams, to facilitate health care planning to improve health outcomes for Indigenous peoples. The NOHT-ÉSON’s first strategic plan, launched in November 2024, contains an Indigenous Health pillar developed entirely by Indigenous members. This position will lead the implementation of the Indigenous Health pillar within NOHT-ÉSON programs and services, as well other priorities identified by Indigenous communities through continuous engagement efforts to improve health outcomes for Indigenous peoples.
The NOHT-ÉSON Indigenous Health Pillar Goal
To ensure that health and social care services reflect Indigenous values, prioritize Indigenous voices in decision-making and integrate community perspectives into all levels of planning.
Carolynn’s 17-plus years demonstrates her passion for working with and within Indigenous communities to improve health outcomes within the health care system on and off reserve.
Her strengths include advocating for Indigenous health, facilitation and public speaking, Indigenous disaster resilience planning, community mapping and more which will enable her success in this role and building the necessary relationships for improvements.
