Chanttel White
About Chanttel White
Chanttel White serves as the Coast Salish Community Engagement Coordinator at the First Nations Health Authority, a position she has held since 2020. With a background in nursing and community support, she has worked in various roles focused on health and youth services within Indigenous communities in British Columbia.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Chanttel White currently serves as the Coast Salish Community Engagement Coordinator at the First Nations Health Authority, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on fostering community engagement and promoting health initiatives within Coast Salish communities. Prior to this position, she worked as a Child & Youth Systems Navigator at the same organization from 2018 to 2020, where she supported children and youth in accessing necessary health services.
Education and Expertise
Chanttel White earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Vancouver Island University, completing her studies from 2008 to 2013. Her education has equipped her with the skills and knowledge necessary for her roles in healthcare and community support. This academic background supports her work in various health-related positions, particularly in engaging with Indigenous communities.
Background
Chanttel White has a diverse background in healthcare and community support roles. She began her career in nursing as an Employed Student Nurse at Island Health from 2012 to 2013. Following this, she worked as a Registered Nurse at The Gardens At Qualicum Beach for one year. Her experience also includes roles as an Aboriginal Youth Support Worker and a Community Health Representative, which highlight her commitment to serving Indigenous populations.
Previous Experience in Community Health
Chanttel White has held several positions that emphasize her dedication to community health and youth support. She worked as a Community Health Representative for Snuneymuxw First Nation for two months in 2018 and served as a Youth Worker there from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she was an Aboriginal Youth Support Worker with the Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia from 2016 to 2017, focusing on supporting youth in navigating challenges.