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The FNHA and Canadian Red Cross Partner on Disaster Response
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First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day Service Provides Culturally-Safe Primary Care for First Nations People in BC
Staying strong during tough times with the “medicine of resilience”
Good Medicine: Reclaiming Food Sovereignty and Security with a Gardening Program for First Nations Families
First Nations Health Authorities Tell Commons Committee They Need More PPE
Safety First: Let’s protect our children from ingesting hand sanitizer
Indigenous Peoples Day of Wellness Grants Go Digital for 2020
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Phase Two Does Not Mean “Back to Normal”
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Update on COVID-19 Testing Protocols
World Environment Day 2020
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June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
FNHA Launches Mobile App
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Good Medicine: Share your stay-at-home-made creations!
Good Medicine: Let this be a season for First Nations youth and Elders to learn from each other
Father’s Day this year will look a little different from previous years
FNHA Photo Contest in Celebration of the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife
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Leadership Opportunity for BC First Nations Youth
Widespread Racism Requires System-Wide Response: First Nations Health Authority
Good Medicine: We’re celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) a little differently this year!
Good Medicine: Restarting our health and wellness routines as we come out of self-isolation
Staying Strong & Healthy during this time: Join the “Tobacco Timeout Challenge”
FNHA Reports 86 First Nations Cases of COVID-19 to June 14, 2020
Phase Three Means More Reopening, Ongoing Caution
BC First Nations Wellness Champion: Joe Lattie from Gitanmaax First Nation
COVID-19 Pandemic Sparks Surge in Overdose Deaths this Year
Good Medicine: Congratulations to the 2020 First Nations Graduates throughout BC!
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Good Medicine Breanna Miller Helps Youth Connect with their Strengths
Expanded Prior Approval Coverage for Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program
Victoria Demonstration Calls Attention to Latest Incident of Alleged Anti-Indigenous Racism in BC
Indigenous Climate Health Action Program Funding Available for BC First Nations
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Indigenous Day of Wellness Grant Supports Music Video Sung in Secwepemctsin
Good Medicine: Wellness Champion Megan Metz draws on Haisla culture to support youth mental health and wellness
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Free Webinar on Climate Health Action Planning for First Nations
The FNHA 30x30 Active Challenge is back
Summary Service Plan 2020-21 Release
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Hope, Healing and Hip-Hop
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International FASD Day – Esk’etemc Community Highlights Strength-Based Approaches to Wellness
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The FNHA/FNHC/FNHDA Urge Nations to Protect Each Other by Cancelling or Postponing Gatherings and Ceremonies
Information on Wildfire Smoke and the COVID-19 Pandemic
30x30 Active Challenge: Get Moving in Menopause to Help Mind, Body and Spirit
FNHA’s Dr. Nel Wieman talks about using Compassion to tackle the Stigma of Addiction and Prevent Overdose Death
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Wellness Champion: Jessie Jim from Hesquiaht First Nation
A Calling From Childhood
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Environmental Health Day: Supporting Healthy Environments in First Nations Communities
FNHA 30x30 Active Challenge: Remember to stretch as it helps improve performance and prevent injuries
Survivors speak on Orange Shirt Day
Today is the final day of the FNHA’s 30x30 Active Challenge
Read the FNHA’s 2019/2020 Annual Report
Join us in being “Sober(er) for October”!
BC First Nations Health Governance Leadership Supports Investigation
Seeking input on the FNHA’s Five-Year Plan!
Seeking input on the FNHA’s Multi-Year Capital Plan!
COVID-19 Advisory on Sweat Lodges and Potlatches
Keep Your Bubbles Small this Thanksgiving and Into Fall as COVID Cases Rise
Sober(er) for October: Chris Wycotte from the Williams Lake First Nation shares his inspiring story of recovery
There is no health without mental health
Sober(er) for October: helping ourselves and others regain balance spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally
Good Medicine: The FNHA Wellness Team “Walks the Talk” and Leads by Example!
Six Tips for Using a Mask While Wearing Hearing Aids
Sober(er) for October: Mixing Substances Can Be Risky
A Wellness Champion shares his story of abstinence and how it has contributed to his health and wellness
Dr. Shannon McDonald: Book Your Flu Shot Now
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in BC is October 15
Midwife Connects Life Givers to Traditional Birthing
Sober(er) for October: Overcoming Shame and Stigma
FNHA Collaborates With Youth to Create COVID-19 Wellness Campaign
How to celebrate Halloween safely during COVID-19
Sober(er) for October: Relapse Can Happen, Help is Available
Sober(er) for October: Recovery and Harm-Reduction for Youth
Tablet Initiative connects Elders and Knowledge Keepers with Expectant Mothers
Nursing a Connection With the Community
Reclaiming Indigenous Midwifery
Diabetes Awareness Month: You can still live your best life
Dr. Bonnie Henry Issues New Orders as COVID-19 Case Numbers Rise Across the Province
National Addictions Awareness Week 2020 is here
National Addictions Awareness Week 2020: Healing and Treatment
Province extends emergency, introduces mask enforcement measures
FNHA's Becky Palmer honoured by Canadian Academy of Nursing
National Addictions Awareness Week 2020: Help reduce stigma and save lives
Zero Tolerance of Racism Basic First Step to Ensure Equal Access to Health Care for First Nations people in BC
Health and Wellness Support for Indigenous People - Following Release of Addressing Racism Investigation Report
Nursing Is About Walking the Path Together
Review Recommends Steps to Solve Widespread Racism in B.C. Health Care
FNHA Welcomes News of COVID-19 Vaccine
Weathering a COVID winter
First Nations Health Authority announces appointment of Richard Jock as CEO
What to Do if You've Received a COVID-19 Positive Test Result
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe, Effective and Will Save Lives
The pandemic and winter blues: a one-two punch to our mental health
The 2021 Winter Wellness Grants are coming soon!
Funding Available for Outdoor Play Spaces at FNHA AHSOR Head Start Sites
What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Celebrating Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic
Early Access to COVID-19 Vaccine for Rural and Remote First Nations Communities
Staying “Home SAFE Home” for the Holidays
COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) – How They Work
Happy New Year 2021! Brighter days are ahead and a vaccine is coming!
The FNHA Winter Wellness Grants 2021 Applications are now open
Board of Directors - Director at Large Recruitment
Open Letter from First Nations Health Authority and Island Health CEOs
An FNHA plan to fight disease with emergency management
Caution over COVID-19 Urged During Vaccine Rollout
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FNHA Statement on shortage of Pfizer mRNA vaccines
Warning – Unsolicited Goods (PPE)
How to Have Conversations About Substance Use
Provincial government releases COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan
Indigenous Youth and Mental Health: Culture and tradition go virtual in a good way
COVID-19 Vaccine Hot Topics: FNHA Experts answer your questions
Just the facts: COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant or breastfeeding women
Youth-friendly sexual health care: know your rights!
Moving Toward Vaccine Confidence
First nurses trained to prescribe pharmaceutical alternatives to illicit drugs - a Canadian first
How the Ancestors Saved Harry
BC First Nations Communities Accepting Vaccines With Open Arms, Rolled-Up Sleeves
An FNHA Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Stay the course: why we need to follow public health guidelines, even after getting the COVID-19 vaccine
BC Phase 2 Vaccination Rollout Update
Hot Topics: Questions about COVID-19 virus variants? Here are some answers
VaxChamps Share Their Reasons For Getting COVID-19 Vaccines
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021 and Speaking Up for Change
Evolving Vaccination Plans is Science in Action: Dr. Bonnie Henry
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The Best Vaccine for You Is the One Available to You Right Now
Why Your Second Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Can Be Extended
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Opening to Indigenous People Age 55 and Older
The FNHA Seeks Feedback From the Urban and Away-from-Home Population in BC
New Orders from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry Due to Rising Case Counts
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Now Open to all Indigenous People 18+
First Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Complete in all BC First Nations Communities
The mental health pandemic within the COVID-19 pandemic: Coping with uncertainty and disconnection
BC First Nations Are a High Priority to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Draw on Culture, Community and Resilience to Stay Safe Against COVID-19 Variants and Rising Cases
Toxic drug supply claims more than 7,000 British Columbians since 2016
BC’s Toxic Drug Crisis hits five-year Mark
Indigenous People are a High Priority to Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations
Why We Must Keep up Protective Measures Even After Getting Vaccinated
Wellness Kits Promote Self-Care for Coast Salish Youth in Vancouver Island
The Importance of Staying on Track With Childhood Immunizations
BC Heightens Restrictions To Combat COVID-19 Spread
The Tripartite Committee on First Nations Health Releases 2019-2020 Annual Report
First Nations Health Authority’s Dr. Terri Aldred Recipient of 2020-2021 RDOC Mikhael Award for Medical Education
The First Nations Health Authority and Island Health Stand in solidarity with Stz’uminus First Nation to Promote Awareness
Vaccinated mothers can transfer antibodies to their babies to protect them from COVID-19
Being Prepared for Your Future Health Care Needs
Emergency Preparedness Means Being Ready for Anything
“Lifting Our Spirits” with safe celebrations with National Indigenous Peoples Day of Wellness Grants
The Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose: Why We All Need To Get It, and What To Expect
Joint Statement on Misleading COVID-19 Information
Recognizing FNHA’s nurses for National Nursing Week 2021
Pregnant Women Prioritized for the COVID-19 Vaccination
New Harm Reduction Campaign Aims to “Increase the Support, Reduce the Harm”
FNHA Welcomes Statement on Racism From BC Health Regulators
Second-dose vaccination clinics are rolling out: Can we return to “normal” soon?
FNHA 30x30 Active Challenge is back in June 2021!
COVID-19 Vaccinations Now Available to Youth Age 12 and Older
FNHA Doctors to “Walk the Talk” by Joining FNHA 30x30 Active Challenge
First Nations Toxic Drug Deaths Doubled During the Pandemic in 2020
Kamloops Residential School Statement
Statement on Discovery of Mass Grave in Tk’emlups
Vaccines and Vigilance Key to Putting the Pandemic Behind Us
First Nations Virtual Doctor Service a Life-Saver
Joint Report on First Nations Health and Wellness Is Now Available
Self-Serve Opportunities to Shape FNHA’s Five-Year Plan!
Webinar Series Promotes Language Revitalization in Vancouver Island Region
The First Nations Health Authority Releases 2021/22 Summary Service Plan
Ground Blessing Ceremony Held for New Vancouver Island Healing Facility New Building
Indigenous children to benefit from land-based programming to promote wellness
Travel Restrictions Lifted As BC Restart Plan Moves to Step Two
Vaccine Hot Topics: Myocarditis, Pericarditis and the COVID-19 Vaccines
Island Health honours the children located in Kamloops with moment of silence on June 21
June is Men’s Health Month: Let’s talk about sexual health and wellness
Health Standards Organization and First Nations Health Authority launch public review of first of its kind Cultural Safety
Two Doses Are the Number One Way To Beat COVID-19
Enjoy the hot weather this summer, though think ahead to stay healthy and safe!
Important Medical Health Advice During BC’s Heat Advisory
Province supports First Nations with residential school sites response
FNHA's Heat Response Supports
Getting ‘DUDES’ To Open Up on Indigenous Men’s Sexual Health
Wildfire Emergency Contacts and Supports - 2021
The First Nations Health Authority Congratulates First Indigenous Governor General of Canada
How Harm Reduction Can Save Lives
Are you using our 24/7 Maternity and Babies Advice Line (MaBAL)?
FNHA’s 30x30 Active Challenge: Let’s Keep the Movement Going!
Feeling Anxious about Getting Back to “Normal”? Navigating BC’s Restart Plan
Penelakut Residential School Statement
How Can We Keep Loved Ones Who Use Toxic Drugs Safer?
COVID-19 Vaccination Numbers Add Up to a Concern for First Nations Population
Inclusive Toolkit Provides Mental Health and Wellness Supports for COVID-19
Congratulating Charlene Belleau
New Heat Alert for Southern British Columbia
Sacred and Strong – Report on the Health of First Nations Women and Girls Tells Stories of Strength, Resilience
BC Launches Drive to Get More People Vaccinated
Help! My loved one won’t get vaccinated!
Take Extra Care to Check on Elders, Children and Neighbours During Hot Weather
Host an Event or Ceremony on International Overdose Awareness Day
FNHA Launches Youth Wellness and COVID-19 Social Media Contest
Harm Reduction Strategies Keep Our Loved Ones Alive and Safe – so That They Can Heal
The COVID-19 Delta Variant in BC: What You Need to Know
Congratulations to the winners of the Youth and COVID-19 Social Contest!
A Fun and Competitive Way to Learn About Culture and Wellness
BC Launches Proof of Vaccination and Renews Mask Mandate
Making sense of increased COVID-19 cases and renewed public health measures
Loved Ones Lost to Overdose are Honoured and Remembered
Share Your Voice to Develop Recommendations for the Tripartite Evaluation
FASD Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic Is About Being Flexible, Creative
The Back-to-School Essentials List: Pencils, Paper… and Vaccines
Breakthrough Infections – Does It Mean the Vaccine Has Stopped Working?
Ending the Toxic Drug Crisis Means Addressing Racism and Colonialism
Everything You Need to Know About BC COVID-19 Vaccine Card
First Nations Youth, Staff And Community Members Connect For Suicide Prevention Day
Going Back to School During the Pandemic: Keeping Your Children Safe
Province Makes Vaccines Mandatory for Health Workers, Announces Third Dose for Immune-Compromised People
The FNHA and JCAM Association Participate in a Cultural Ceremony to Support Truth and Reconciliation in Solidarity
Acknowledging Our Environmental Health Professionals During Environmental Public Health Week
Smoking, Vaping and COVID-19: Do They Affect Each Other?
Celebrating World Environmental Health Day 2021
COVID-19 Cases in My Community: Should I Be Concerned?
Join Our Sober(er) for October Challenge With Friends and Family!
First Nations Health Authority Responds to New PHO Vaccine Mandate for BC Health Care Workers
FNHA Marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30
Bannock Taco Lunch Builds Community Bonds Through FNHA Wellness Grants
Find a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event in your Region
Province of BC Announces Funding to Enhance Wellness and Cultural Supports for Residential School Survivors
Read the FNHA’s 2020/2021 Annual Report
Kiefer Collison Teams Up with the FNHA For New COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
Sober(er) for October: A New Season Is a Great Time to Set/Reset Health Goals!
New Report Provides Current Data, Responses to Illicit Toxic Drug Poisoning Events and Deaths for BC First Nations
Sober(er) for October: Honouring Our Healing Journeys
Help Shape Access to Laboratory Testing in BC First Nations Communities
čɛčɛgatawɬ - Helping One Another
Proof of Vaccination Now Required for Visitors of Long-Term Care Facilities
First Nations ‘Kief it Real’ as Vaccine Pledge Portal Numbers Surge
Sober(er) for October: One Community’s Journey
Tl’azt’en Man Urges Indigenous People To Get Vaccinated After Loss of Family Member
COVID-19 Risk Versus the Vaccine’s Side Effects – There’s No Comparison!
Youth-focused “Real Faces” Vaccine Campaign Launched by FNHA
FNHA Mandatory Vaccination Policy Letter
BC Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Program
Breast Cancer Screening Is Still Necessary During the Pandemic
Mask Up, Lather Up and Sleeve Up for the Flu Shot: This Year, It’s More Important Than Ever!
Sober(Er) for October: Youth Are Motivating Youth to Make Healthy Choices
Canadian COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination – Travelling for Medical Appointments
Let’s Stay “Sober(er)” Even After October!
Kiefer Collison Partnership with FNHA Expands into November VaxChamp Contest
The Dangers of Smoking or Vaping Commercial Tobacco
FNHA Urban and Away-From-Home Survey Results Released
The Flu Shot is About Keeping Yourself and Your Community Safe
The 2022 Winter Wellness Grants Are Now Open!
COVID-19 Boosters: What They Are and Why You Need Them
Living With Diabetes in a Good, Balanced Way
Girl, Interrupted: Becoming an Adult During the COVID-19 Pandemic
BC Government Declares Provincial State of Emergency Due to Flooding and Landslide Incidents
Women’s Health: What to Expect When Receiving Your Cancer Screening Results
COVID-19 Vaccines Approved For Children 5 – 11 – What You Should Know
National Addictions Awareness Week 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for Children 5-11 in BC
FNHA Announces Call for Proposals for Services to Support Healing From Trauma
An Indigenous Paramedic on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dec. 15 Virtual Lunch and Learn – Services for First Nations people living in Urban Areas and Away From Home
End of Federal Transition Period for Domestic Travellers Who Are Not Fully Vaccinated
First Nations Health Authority Provides Update on Anti-Racism, Cultural Safety and Humility Efforts at First Anniversary of
Indigenous VaxChamp Wants To Go Viral in the Healthiest Way
COVID-19 Vaccination Regulations under Part II of the Canada Labour Code Information Summary for Indigenous Partners
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Can’t Change Your DNA – Here’s Why
Keep COVID-19 Out of Your Winter Holiday Plans
The Holidays Are a Time for Celebration, Connection, and Compassion
New Health Measures Take Aim at Omicron Variant of COVID-19
What We Know About the Omicron COVID-19 Variant
Rollout of COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kits Expanded in BC
Cultural Safety and Humility Technical Committee Reviewing Feedback From Across Canada
The Loss of Culture, Family, and Connection Due to COVID-19
Keep Your Guard Up Against the Dangerous Omicron Variant
Happy Winter Solstice and New Year 2022!
COVID-19 Rapid Tests Rolling Out – But Not Needed For Mild Cases
New FNHA Video Highlights Sacred Tobacco Use While Urging First Nations to Quit Harmful Commercial Tobacco
FNHA ‘Junior VaxChamp’ Campaign Launches With T-Shirt Giveaway
First Nations Harm Reduction Grants Are Available Now
Omicron – The Myth of Mildness That’s Putting People and Health Systems at Risk
Boosters Best Way to Boost Protection Against Omicron
Don’t Put Off Your Pap Tests During the Pandemic
Joint Statement on Preliminary Findings from Investigation of Former St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School
Masks 101: Your Questions Answered
Mobile Health Unit Bridges Gap Between Healthcare Services and Most Vulnerable
FNHA Statement on 2021 Illicit Toxic Drug Poisoning Data
FNHA ‘Run Until Cold’ Campaign Aimed At Cleaner Drinking Water
Day of Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
The COVID-19 Booster Vaccine is Important in Reducing the Risk of Severe Illness with COVID-19 Infection
COVID-19 Restrictions in BC Eased But Masks, Vaccine Cards Essential
Remembering Keegan
“It wasn’t my time to go”: Personal and Cultural Survival During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We invite you to join the FNHA’s “Food is Medicine” Challenge!
An Overdose Conversation That Comes From the Art
‘Good Relationships’ Helped Support Communities Impacted by 2021 Flooding
Food is Medicine: The Cooking Show
Advisory to Communities on Emails from Scammers Posing As FNHA Employees
International Women's Day Statement
Food is Medicine: A Youth Perspective
COVID-19 Mask Mandates and Other Restrictions Easing in BC
Temporary Increase to Medical Transportation Mileage Rates
Food is Medicine: A Climate-Resilient Food Sovereignty Project
The 2022 Indigenous Peoples Day of Wellness Grants Are Now Open!
Singing In The Rain and Bringing Light Through a Dark Pandemic
World TB Day Spreads Awareness of Tuberculosis Disease
Do Eased Restrictions Mean the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Over?
FNHA Sponsoring Indigenous People Wanting to Attend Health Conference
British Columbia to Launch Spring Booster Campaign
Hoop Dreams Come True at 2022 JANT
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Met Pope, Received Initial Apology for Residential School Abuses
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FNHA, Talk Tobacco Launch Program to Help People Quit Commercial Tobacco
Cannabis Guidebook Supports Decision-Making for First Nations Communities
Drop-in Webinars for Phase Four of FNHA Regional Health Survey
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FNHA Doctor Among Recipients of 2022 CMA Awards
Now Is a Great Time to Ensure Your Vaccinations Are Up to Date
Taking a Trauma-Informed Approach to Foods and Indigenous Knowledge
Kicking-off Community Climate-Health Action Projects
New Partnership Creates First-Ever Overdose Prevention Site on Indigenous Land in BC
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