Indigenous Patient Services

Kim MacDonald
Manager

As the Manager for Indigenous Patient Services, Kim works closely with Indigenous communities, health system partners, RVH leadership and the rest of the Indigenous Patient Services team to develop, implement, and evaluate initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access, cultural safety, and positive health outcomes for Indigenous patients and families. 

Adrianna Monague
Indigenous Patient Navigator (Hospital-wide)

As the Indigenous Patient Navigator with Barrie and Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC)/Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin, Adrianna works within RVH to provide support and advocacy for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit patients, caregivers and families.  An experienced builder of relationships, Adrianna expertly networks with health system partners and providers, and draws on Indigenous ways of knowing and healing to address the cultural and wholistic health needs of Indigenous patients. 

Andrew Copegog
Indigenous Patient Navigator (Cancer Program)

As the Indigenous Patient Navigator with the Hudson Regional Cancer Program and Indigenous Patient Services at RVH, Andrew’s work is foundational to the successful execution of the Regional Indigenous Cancer Strategy. Andrew works to develop innovative and system-level solutions to regional challenges through partnership and knowledge translation. A key member of the Hudson Regional Cancer Program, Andrew provides culturally relevant support and advocacy for Indigenous patients and families across North Simcoe Muskoka by facilitating and coordinating access to cancer services, addressing needs and networking with health system partners. Including assistance with care planning, appointment support, supporting patients with Indigenous ways of knowing and healing and end of life care and survivorship follow up. 

Abigail LeBlanc
Indigenous Chronic Disease Coordinator 

As the Indigenous Chronic Disease Coordinator, Abigail works to strengthen capacity in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities by using an empowerment and partnership-based approach to address their distinct chronic disease care needs.

With a trauma-informed approach at the heart of her work, Abigail provides compassionate patient navigation within hospital settings, offering support to inpatients, outpatients, their families, and caregivers. She is deeply committed to advancing prevention, early screening, and ongoing care for Indigenous community members facing chronic diseases, ensuring their experiences are met with respect, understanding, and culturally safe support.

Cassandra Crowe
Indigenous Coordinator (Hospital-wide)

Cassandra plays a vital role in advancing culturally safe care and health equity for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) peoples across the North Simcoe Muskoka region. Rooted in an empowerment and partnership model, this position supports capacity-building within Indigenous communities by fostering meaningful relationships and driving systemic change.

Cassandra is one of the Co-Chairs for the Indigenous Health Circle – BANAC. She works with Indigenous partners such as the Barrie and Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC) and Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin. Cassandra leads initiatives that honour Indigenous knowledge, experiences, and health priorities. This includes the development and implementation of education programs, policy changes, and community-driven projects aimed at improving healthcare experiences for FNMI individuals.

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Calley Monague
Indigenous Coordinator (Cancer Program)

As the Indigenous Project Coordinator with the Hudson Regional Cancer Program and Indigenous Patient Services at RVH, Calley supports efforts to improve access to care and health outcomes for First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Simcoe Muskoka.

Her work focuses on building meaningful relationships with communities, providing health literacy education, and focusing to improve outcomes and supports for patients on their journeys for prevention and screening, through to survivorship and end of life care. Calley works collaboratively with healthcare teams and community partners to help ensure Indigenous voices are reflected in programs, services, and education.

With a grounded and compassionate approach, Calley advocates for care that is more equitable, inclusive, and rooted in understanding. She believes strong communities and consistent, caring efforts can lead to meaningful and lasting change in our healthcare system.

Monaguec@rvh.on.ca