Piikani Nation Aakom Kiyii Health Services
Our Healthbox, Our Community
Aakom-Kiyii Health Services on Piikani Nation <span class="text-color-beige1">provides holistic, community and home care,</span> blending tradition with health promotion and prevention.
An Indigenous health hub is the ideal location for a free Healthbox because it is already a trusted, culturally safe space where community members seek care, guidance, and support. By situating the Healthbox within this environment, people can access vital health resources in a place that respects Indigenous traditions, values, and ways of healing.
Placing the Healthbox in the hub increases accessibility to essential supplies such as HIV self-test kits, naloxone, harm reduction tools, and wellness products. These items are available at no cost and without stigma, removing barriers that often prevent individuals from taking care of urgent or preventive health needs. The discreet, low-barrier access also empowers community members to make informed decisions about their health, on their own terms.
Most importantly, the Healthbox strengthens community health as a whole. It helps prevent illness, supports harm reduction, and provides immediate tools that save lives—all while being embedded in a space that centers Indigenous voices and priorities. This approach not only meets people where they are but also builds on the hub’s trusted role, ensuring health care is both accessible and culturally grounded.
