First Nations Health Directors Association

News

One Year Since Release of In Plain Sight Report on Indigenous-Specific Racism in BC Health Care

December 8th, 2021

The First Nations Health Directors Association recognizes the one year progress report from Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond on work to implement recommendations from the In Plain Sight report. 

The report confirmed what Health Directors know about the daily, lived experiences for First Nations people. Health Directors are the voice of the community, working to transform and decolonize the health care system in BC — an essential step to creating a health care experience free of racism for First Nations people. 

We agree that more work is needed — and that we must re-commit and focus to make the difficult and much needed changes within the system. The FNHDA is committed to working with our pillar and Tripartite partners to offer technical advice on solutions that embed First Nations culture and traditions into health and wellness services — actions we know improves health outcomes for First Nations people. With our partners, the FNHDA shares a goal of health equity for First Nations in BC and a health system experience free from racism. 

The work BC First Nation Health Directors is guided by 7 Standards of Excellence. Health Directors will continue to deliver health and wellness services that are closer to home and that affirm First Nations cultures, rights and identities. The work being completed in BC in regards to racism is more complex and long-term solutions will be a bumpy road as all of BC’s communities and institutions work towards achieving basic human rights and freedoms in all our institutions. 

Since the In Plain Sight report was issued in November 2020, we have jointly developed with the FNHA and FNHC an Anti-Racism, Cultural Safety and Humility Framework and accompanying Action Plan to support the vision of a racism-free health care system. This Framework advances the ongoing work of Health Directors to embed cultural safety and humility in the system to improve health and wellness in First Nation communities. 

About the First Nations Health Directors Association (FNHDA)

The FNHDA is one of four pillars of the BC First Nations Health Governance Structure in BC, along with its partners at the FNHA, the FNHC and the Tripartite Committee on First Nations Health including BC and Canada. The FNHDA was created in 2010 by and for Health Directors who manage a range of programs and services in First Nation communities in BC. The FNHDA is building a better health system from the ground up by providing technical advice and support to help shape the future of First Nations health services in BC. More information about FNHDA is available here.

More News

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 […]

Jun. 29

FNHDA AGM and Wellness Gathering 2023

We are excited to announce that this year’s AGM and Wellness Gathering will take place September 26 – 28, 2023 on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh in Prince George. The theme for this year’s Gathering is: Guiding our Future Leaders; Using Culture to Plan for Future Generations All FNHDA Members are invited to attend our annual […]

Apr. 28

New Job Opportunity : Sr. Admin Coordinator – Member Services (West Vancouver, BC)

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders. The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

Apr. 28

New Job Opportunity : Advisor, Shared Secretariat – 6-month term

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders. The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

Nov. 8

FNHDA Acknowledges National Indigenous Veterans Day

Today we take time to acknowledge and honour the bravery, sacrifice, and contribution of our family and community members who have fought for and served the country we call Canada. Despite being denied many rights of citizenship, including the right to vote, Indigenous people left their families to fight in far away lands.

Oct. 13

New Job Opportunity: Advisor (West Vancouver, BC)

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders. The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

Oct. 13

New Job Opportunity: Senior Advisor – Term to March 31, 2023 – (Vancouver, BC)

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders. The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.