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

October 5th, 2020

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 1^st, 2022-2027.

In preparation, FNHA is launching engagement in Fall 2020 to gather feedback. Register today for an upcoming focus group session and be automatically entered to win a $50 gift card! Paper-based packages and additional focus groups are also available upon request.

Engagement feedback received in Fall 2020, accompanied by key BC First Nations evaluation, planning and priority setting documentation, will be used to inform a draft of the renewed FNHA Five-Year Plan. Engagement on the drafted plan will occur in Spring 2021.

We look forward to hearing from you!

FNHA’s Five Year Plan Infosheet (PDF)

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