Indigenous Patient Navigation Program
Oki! Siksika Health Services aims to remove barriers and build community-specific capacity for culturally safe services that meet the needs of all Siksika Nation members through the new Patient Navigation Program. As this new program develops, this webpage will continue to be a source for new information related to the program.
Siksika Indigenous Patient Navigation Program
The Siksika Indigenous Patient Navigation Program is a vital part of Siksika Health Services’ commitment to culturally safe, person-centered health care. The Patient Navigator plays a key role in helping clients and their families overcome barriers to timely and respectful care, while facilitating collaboration between Siksika Health programs, provincial health partners, and community resources.
Through advocacy, communication, and coordination, the program supports Siksika Nation members and surrounding communities in navigating the complex health-care system, ensuring that every individual receives high-quality, trauma-informed, and holistic care.
Meet Our Indigenous Patient Navigator
Evangalina Haigh-Baptiste, BN
Siksika Health Services proudly welcomes Evangalina Haigh-Baptiste in the role of Siksika Patient Navigator. Evangalina is a recent graduate of the University of Calgary’s Bachelor of Nursing program and recipient of the 2025 Royal Eagle Award. She brings a strong foundation in Indigenous health advocacy and community engagement to this role.
Evangalina has served as Vice President of Indigenous Initiatives in the Undergraduate Nursing Society and has coordinated the International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference, reflecting her deep commitment to community, collaboration, and cultural continuity. She has also worked as an assistant with the University of Calgary’s Indigenous Health Program and as an Ótáp ímisskaan Wayfinder at the Writing Symbols Lodge, which has strengthened her understanding of culturally grounded approaches to health and wellness, and her ability to support Indigenous clients in complex health-care systems.
Her energy, compassion, and dedication make her a strong advocate for Siksika Nation members and families, ensuring that their voices remain at the center of every health-care journey.
As Patient Navigator, Evangalina’s role includes:
- Supporting access and coordination of services for Siksika clients, including discharge planning and referrals;
- Acting as a resource to ensure culturally safe and client-centered care;
- Guiding and advocating for clients as they navigate treatments, services, and potential barriers throughout their health care journey; and
- Facilitating relationship building among Siksika Nation health service programs, provincial health system partners, and services on the Nation and surrounding communities.
