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Joint Statement on Preliminary Findings from Investigation of Former St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School in Williams Lake
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One Year Since Release of In Plain Sight Report on Indigenous-Specific Racism in BC Health Care
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 […]
Sacred and Strong – Report on the Health of First Nations Women and Girls Tells Stories of Strength, Resilience
The partnership between the First Nations Health Authority and the Provincial Health Officer takes a different approach to reporting on the health and wellness of First Nations women and girls. Sacred and Strong: Upholding our Matriarchal Roles carries the voices of over 120 women who have shared their stories and lived experiences to represent, create a […]
Applications now welcome: First Nations Health Director Certificate Program to launch April 1
To apply please download the application package here.
Zero Tolerance of Racism Basic First Step to Ensure Equal Access to Health Care for First Nations people in BC
First Nations Health Governance Pillars respond to Addressing Racism Review report Coast Salish Territory – Today, the First Nations Health Council, Health Authority and Health Directors Association expressed their shared goal of equal access to health care for First Nations people and a health system experience free from racism, in response to release of the Addressing Racism […]