As a partner in the First Nations Health Governance Structure, the FNHDA serves as the technical advisor to its partners at the FNHA and FNHC, federal and provincial governments and regional health authorities. The work of the FNHDA is overseen by an elected Board of Directors.

The role and mandate of the FNHDA, as well as its FNHC and FNHA partners, is illustrated below.

Board of Directors

The Board’s purpose is to ensure that the Association is meeting the interests and needs of our members according to the FNHDA Constitution and Bylaws, mandate and strategic plan.

Governance Framework

The 2012 Relationship Agreement between the FNHA, FNHC and FNHDA guides the collaboration and relationships between the three co-equal partners of the First Nations Health Governance Structure in BC — based on shared values and each partner’s unique role and mandate.