First Nations Health Authority

 

 

The River of LifeThe River of LifeThe River of Life<br>https://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=186&RootFolder=/FeaturedPhotosThe River of Life is an animated film that shows how First Nations community health nurses paddle alongside individuals, families and communities from birth to Elderhood.<br>https://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/_t/The-River-of-Life_jpg.jpghttps://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/The-River-of-Life.jpghttps://youtu.be/GSWDpKuv4Ig?si=vKEpEAa--SF03kN4, https://youtu.be/GSWDpKuv4Ig?si=vKEpEAa--SF03kN4
Paddling TogetherPaddling Together<p>​Paddling Together<br></p>https://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=187&RootFolder=/FeaturedPhotos<p>​​The plan outlines FNHA's priorities, goals and guideposts for advancing First Nations health and wellness in BC.<br></p>https://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/_t/FNHA-Summary-Service-Plan-2026-2027-Cover_jpg.jpghttps://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/FNHA-Summary-Service-Plan-2026-2027-Cover.jpghttps://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-Summary-Service-Plan-2026-2027.pdf, https://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-Summary-Service-Plan-2026-2027.pdf
Roots Over Clouds: Escaping the VapeRoots Over Clouds: Escaping the Vape<p>Roots Over Clouds: Escaping the Vape<br></p>https://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=180&RootFolder=/FeaturedPhotos<p>New video narrated by Elder Gerry Oleman explores the harms of vaping, industry tricks, nicotine risks and the power of sacred tobacco and connection.<br></p>https://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/_t/Roots-Over-Clouds-675-x450_jpg.jpghttps://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/Roots-Over-Clouds-675-x450.jpghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG5LDB-TTds, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG5LDB-TTds

 

 

FNHA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nel Wieman receives Inaugural Indigenous Health Advocacy Awardhttps://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/fnha-chief-medical-officer-dr-nel-wieman-receives-inaugural-indigenous-health-advocacy-awardFNHA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nel Wieman receives Inaugural Indigenous Health Advocacy Award5/7/2026 7:00:00 AM<img alt="" src="/AboutSite/NewsAndEventsSite/NewsSite/PublishingImages/about/news-and-events/news/fnha-chief-medical-officer-dr-nel-wieman-receives-inaugural-indigenous-health-advocacy-award/Dr-Nel-Wieman-Cropped.jpg?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​FNHA is proud to share that Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nel Wieman has been named a recipient of the inaugural Dr. Barry Lavallee Indigenous Health Advocacy Award...​<br>
Restoring clam harvesting strengthens both culture and climate healthhttps://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/restoring-clam-harvesting-strengthens-both-culture-and-climate-healthRestoring clam harvesting strengthens both culture and climate health5/7/2026 7:00:00 AM<img alt="" src="/AboutSite/NewsAndEventsSite/NewsSite/PublishingImages/about/news-and-events/news/restoring-clam-harvesting-strengthens-both-culture-and-climate-health/Saanich-CHAP-Story-1.png?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><p>​In W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich) teachings, the 13 moons of the year guide preparation for each coming season​...<br></p>
Announcing the Winners of Our First Nations Mother's Day Contest!https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/announcing-the-winners-of-our-first-nations-mothers-day-contest-2026Announcing the Winners of Our First Nations Mother's Day Contest!5/6/2026 7:00:00 AM<img alt="" src="/AboutSite/NewsAndEventsSite/NewsSite/PublishingImages/about/news-and-events/news/announcing-the-winners-of-our-first-nations-mothers-day-contest-2026/Ocean%20Hyland.jpg?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><p>​<span style="color:#292c39;background-color:#fafafa;">This year, we received nearly 50 heartfelt submissions honouring the extraordinary First Nations mothers and mother figures</span>​...<br></p>