Ellie Henry’s appointment as the Indigenous Patient Navigator (IPN) at Scarborough Health Network (SHN) marks a significant step toward transforming the way healthcare is delivered to Indigenous patients. As an RPN from Alderville First Nation with over seven years of healthcare leadership, Ellie brings both professional experience and a personal healing journey rooted in traditional practices. Her role is focused on advocating for Indigenous patients, integrating traditional healing into care plans, and fostering culturally safe environments within SHN. This shift reflects SHN’s broader commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion by addressing systemic barriers and enhancing cultural sensitivity in healthcare delivery.

Through her work, Ellie aims to create lasting change by embedding cultural practices into care, supporting patients with compassion and respect, and educating staff on Indigenous cultural safety. Her collaboration with community partners and dedication to health equity ensures that Indigenous patients and their families receive holistic, inclusive, and effective care. Ellie’s presence at SHN signals a powerful and necessary change—one that honours Indigenous knowledge and traditions while building a more respectful and responsive healthcare system.