May. 4

Rez Mailbox Totes

Ashcroft First Nation is implementing the use of clear easy clean “tote boxes” to deliver food (hampers/food drops) to community members living on-reserve. A tote is provided to each household, filled with food and dropped outside each home for homeowner to retrieve. This ensures the necessary physical distancing of the staff and the homeowners. These […]

May. 4

Scavenger Hunt

The Osoyoos Indian Band Scavenger Hunt is a wellness initiative designed to maintain healthy cultural activity for Youth and Elders in community while practicing physical / social distancing. It is run by our Youth Worker staff who are on a work-from-home arrangement. The program uses Facebook as the primary avenue for participation. This program promotes […]

Oct. 6

8-week course for Health Directors in Pandemic Planning

To register please complete the online enrolment form.

Oct. 6

Seeking input on the FNHA’s Multi-Year Capital Plan!

Skeetchestn Health Clinic FNHA is embarking on the renewal of our Multi-Year Capital Plan priorities and planning approaches. The renewal of capital priorities and planning approaches is an opportunity for BC First Nations, political, community and health leads to help shape our organization’s path forward for the next five years from April 1, 2022-2027. In […]

Oct. 5

Seeking input on the FNHA’s Five-Year Plan!

FNHA is embarking on the renewal of our Five-Year Plan. The renewal of the FNHA’s Five-Year Plan is an opportunity for BC First Nations, political, community and health leads to help shape our organization’s path forward for the next five years from April 1st, 2022-2027.  In preparation, FNHA is launching engagement in Fall 2020 to […]

Jul. 9

FNHA, FNHC, FNHDA Issue Statement Supporting Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond’s Investigation into Systemic Racism

Coast Salish Territory – The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), the First Nations Health Council (FNHC) and the First Nations Health Directors Association (FNHDA) welcome the launch of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond’s investigation into systemic racism in BC’s health system. “We welcome this effort to shine light on the systemic racism that still exists in our province and […]

Jun. 17

FNHA Launches Mobile App

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May. 26

Community Distribution – Monetary, Fish, and Seafood

Toquaht Nation provided a one-time only distribution of $500 to all citizens. The Nation has increased the harvesting and distribution of fish and seafood to citizens, including halibut, clams, roe, kelp, and canned salmon. Toquaht is a small community of only 35 people, with the majority of citizens living away from home in Port Alberni, […]

May. 26

Care Packages and Nourishing Meals for Elders

The Stz’uminus First Nation Health Centre has remained open, with staff able to work while practicing physical distancing. The Health Centre delivered care packages with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, bleach-based cleaner to sanitize homes, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper to all 212 households on-reserve. Stz’uminus Health Centre, school, and daycare staff have […]