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First Nations Health Authority Clients Affected by Wildfire Evacuations
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Chief Medical Officer of the FNHA to Join Indigenous Services Canada to Support Nation-wide COVID-19 Response
Should You Take Your Child to the Doctor During COVID-19?
A Mother’s Day During COVID-19
Enjoy the hot weather safely while practising physical distancing!
First Nations Health Authority Issues Guidance on Notification of COVID-19 Cases
Happy Nursing Week!
International Nurses Day: tips to celebrate nurses in your community
Your story, our future: new survey seeks input from First Nations on COVID-19
First Nations Health Authority and Canadian Red Cross Announce Partnership for Disaster Response
The Power of Voice to Advance Culturally Safe Health Care for First Nations Communities
Practise Lateral Kindness to Help Reduce Stigma and Fear of COVID-19
The FNHA and Canadian Red Cross Partner on Disaster Response
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Let’s stay strong and committed to our efforts during the long weekend
Taking care of our sexual health during the pandemic
Staying connected if your loved one is hospitalized due to COVID-19
Accessing contraception, abortion and sexually transmitted infection counselling and services during COVID-19
Pandemic Side Effect: Media Spotlight on FNHA’s Doctors
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
Commitment Sticks: A Reminder That Culture is Healing
Good Medicine: Laughter! We all need some laughs right now
Phase Two Does Not Mean “Back to Normal”
Good Medicine: First Nations “ninjas” are doing good deeds for homebound community members
Update on COVID-19 Testing Protocols
World Environment Day 2020
Statement of Solidarity with Peaceful Protests against Racism and Police Brutality in Canada and the US
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
FNHA Launches Mobile App
Honouring our Elders Today and Every Day
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
Introducing the new Good Medicine page!
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!
BC First Nations Celebrate Culture and Wellness Online
FNHA, FNHC, FNHDA Issue Statement Supporting Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond’s Investigation into Systemic Racism
BC First Nation celebrates Pride Month with its first-ever Pride Parade!
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
Community Outbreak Declared on Haida Gwaii
Are your children’s immunizations up to date?
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
Taking patient-centred care to the next level – Community Health Nursing in Akisqnuk
Free Webinar on Climate Health Action Planning for First Nations
The FNHA 30x30 Active Challenge is back
Summary Service Plan 2020-21 Release
My Heart Breaks
A Dangerous Cocktail
FNHA Tackles BC’s Dual Public Health Crises with Overdose Prevention Campaign and New Virtual Health Service
Welcome to the FNHA 30x30 Active Challenge!
COVID-19 Alert – Northwest BC
Hope, Healing and Hip-Hop
Stay COVID-Safe Over the Labour Day Long Weekend
International FASD Day – Esk’etemc Community Highlights Strength-Based Approaches to Wellness
Wellness Champion: Kym Gouchie Turns 30x30 Challenge Into Healthy Habit
Here are some wellness tips to keep you motivated and active!
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
Immunizations Keep Adults Healthy Too!
The Search for FNHA’s next Chief Executive Officer Begins
Wellness Champion: Jessie Jim from Hesquiaht First Nation
A Calling From Childhood
The flu shot: this year, it’s more important than ever to get one!
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
The COVID-19 vaccine: a First Nations doctor who’s received the COVID-19 vaccine shares some information and thoughts
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
FNHA-Publishes-Groundbreaking-Indigenous-Focused-Health-Research
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
Join Us in Celebrating the Inaugural BC Indigenous Nurses Day
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
FNHA’s Compliment and Complaints Process Aims to Improve Health Care One Story at a Time
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
FNHA Releases New Summary Service Plan
Living With the Long-Term Effects of Post-COVID-19
Bear Witness Day Keeps Spotlight on Jordan’s Principle and First Nations Children
Forever Sacred and Strong – Remembering Those Who Have Been Taken
Announcing the Medical Transportation Transformation Engagement Report
The Smoked Salmon Project: Re-invigorating Food Safety Regulations
The Tripartite Committee on First Nations Health Releases 2020-2021 Annual Report
Celebrating Our Nurses Across BC
Taking a Stand to End Violence Against Women and Children in Canada
Mother’s Day Pow Wow Returns to Vancouver with Big Crowds
Local Environmental Observer Network in BC Spring 2022 Update
Vancouver Island Partnership Accord Renews Commitment for First Nation’s Health Outcomes
Taking Action Against Invasive Species in British Columbia
Stay Home When Feeling Sick: Don’t Risk Spreading COVID-19!
A Health Benefits Message on Updates to the Temporary Increase to Medical Transportation Mileage Rates
I·SPARC Chosen to Deliver Popular Community-Based Food Systems Program
Getting Ready for Flood, Wildfire, and Heat Season
Joint Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Findings
Your Rights When Accessing Medical Transportation Services
Join our 30x30 Active Challenge and Jumpstart Your Health!
World No Tobacco Day: Committing to Quitting Commercial Tobacco
Reports of Monkeypox Cases in Canada
June 4 is National Health & Fitness Day: Regular Exercise is Good Medicine for Physical and Mental Health
Possession of Small Amounts of Drugs to Be Decriminalized – but Not Legalized – in BC
Standing up Against Coerced Sterilization in the Health Care System
BC Coroner’s Report Calls for Province-wide Action Plan to Address Extreme Heat Events
Calling on Indigenous Artists and Youth for Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Logo Contest
30X30 Active Challenge: Get Moving for 30 Minutes Each Day of June With the FNHA and I-SPARC!
SmartParent Text Message Program Helps Ease Transition to Parenthood
FNHA and HSO Release BC Cultural Safety and Humility Standard
Dr. Todd Alec: Father, Family Doctor and FNHA Wellness Champion
As Summer Heats Up, Be Prepared for Potential Flooding
30x30 Challenge: Chair Workouts for Elders or Less Mobile People
Preparing for Summer Weather Heat
The 30x 30 Active Challenge Ends Today, but We Encourage You to Keep Going!
How Do I Know If It's My Allergies, a Cold or COVID-19?
Second Round of COVID-19 Boosters Coming – But Many People Still Need Their First!
First Nations Health Benefits: Over-the-Counter Medications
FNHA Statement on Papal Visit to Canada and Tickets to Events for Survivors
COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by Health Canada for Children Aged 0-5
Board of Directors – Director at Large Recruitment
Prevention through Self-Care is the Best Medicine!
Increased Risk of Heat-Related Illness as Weather Warms Up in BC
Host an Event or Ceremony in your Community on International Overdose Awareness Day
Monkeypox Advisory for 2SGBTQ+ Communities Ahead of Pride Events
Coming Out to Coming In: Reclaiming and Resurging Two-Spirit Voices through Indigenous-Led Research Project
Indigenous Surgeon Nadine Caron Receives Order of British Columbia
Celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Collaborative Project Seeks to Determine Indigenous Healing Indicators
Updates From the Field: Tlaamin Nations Climate Action Project
Congratulations to Gregory Barker, Winner of the Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Logo Contest
Sonia Isaac-Mann Appointed to the Mental Health Commission of Canada Board
Capturing First Nations Community Health Staff Feedback on a Long-term Care Continuum
Announcing the Youth Winners of the Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Logo Contest
Reframing Indigenous Harm Reduction Ideologies to Heal Indigenous Spirit
On International Overdose Awareness Day 2022, We Honour Loved Ones Lost to the Toxic Drug Crisis and Intensify Our Actions
FNHA Messages of Hope on Suicide Prevention Day
Celebrating Grandparents’ Day
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccines
An Update to FNHA’s COVID-19 Isolation Supports
Could You Benefit From a Medication Review?
What Does National Truth and Reconciliation Day Mean to You?
Help Us Name the New Medical Transportation Administrative System
Sober for October: Join Us in Wellness
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month 2022
FNHA Statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
It’s Concussion Awareness Week: Watch Your Noggin!
Celebrating World Breast/Chestfeeding Week
New Project Recognizes Grief Experienced by People Who Have Lost a Loved One to Toxic Drugs
Sober for October Challenge: The Time is Now
It’s World Mental Health Day How’s Your Mental Health?
Sober for October: Wellness Champion Story
Choose Lateral Kindness in Confronting Workplace Bullying
Cultural Safety and Humility Standard Celebration on First Nations Land
Sober for October: All Paths Lead to Wellness
It’s Time to Sleeve Up for the Flu Shot: Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Community
Sober for October: Continuing Your Journey November and Beyond
Good Medicine for Preventing and Managing Diabetes
Read the FNHA’s 2021/2022 Annual Report
People in Williams Lake Receive Improved Access to First Nations-Led Primary Care
Upcoming Engagements to Highlight Communities’ Good Work During COVID-19 Pandemic Response
The 2023 Winter Wellness Grants Are Now Open!
Flu Epidemic: Get Your Flu Shot and Follow Lessons Learned During COVID-19
National Addictions Awareness Week 2022: The Importance of a Caring Community
Respiratory Illness Season is Here Again: How to Protect Yourself
Applications Now Open for the Indigenous Health Program
National Addictions Awareness Week: All Paths Lead to Wellness
Getting Your Flu Shot or COVID-19 Vaccine After You’re No Longer Sick
First-of-its-Kind Cultural Safety & Humility Standard a Significant Milestone in Ending Systemic Racism in British Columbia
The Critical Role of Phytoplankton Monitoring for Seafood Safety and Security
Applications Open for Indigenous – First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students
Breaking the Language Barrier: Radon Testing
The FNHA launches ‘Connecting to Culture’
Reclaiming Indigenous Children’s Futures through Home Visits and Intergenerational Playspaces
Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week: One Vision, Many Paths
Protecting Our Children Against Respiratory Illnesses
Candy-Lea Chickite Wins BCPhA Friend of Pharmacy Award 2022
Innovative Water and Wastewater Operations Program for Indigenous Students
The Holiday Season is Here: Let’s Reach Out and Support Each Other
Happy, Healthy Holidays to One and All! Stay Safe and Take Care of Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Tips for Celebrating Safely Over the Holidays
New Year 2023: Gratitude for All the Good Things About You
Congratulations to Dr. Nel Wieman on Acting Chief Medical Officer Assignment Following Dr. Shannon Mcdonald’s Retirement
Mental Health Reminder: Reach out for Help or to Help!
2023 First Nations Harm Reduction Grants Are Now Open
Preventing Cancer by Taking Care of Our Wholistic Wellness
10 Tips for Making Your Holidays a Little Happier
2019 Fall Interior Regional Caucus
2020 Winter Wellness Grants
Additional cannabis products available for purchase legally in mid-December
Agreement will provide Indigenous peoples in northern B.C. better housing when travelling to access health care
Article About FNHA’s Healing Complex Trauma 1 Program Wins International Award
B.C. experiencing highest rates of infectious syphilis in the last 30 years
Bank of Montreal (BMO) Donation to St. Paul’s Foundation Supports FNHA Heart Health Chair
BC Court of Appeal Dismisses Final ITHA Appeal Against Contract Termination
BC Patient Safety & Quality Council Signs Declaration of Commitment to Cultural Safety
CEO Update
Clients Give Thumbs Up to New Health Benefit Plan – “Works!”
Connect From a Distance This Easter Long Weekend
Connecting Youth with Mentorship and Knowledge for World Mental Health Day 2019
COVID-19 - Smoking and Vaping: What’s the Risk?
COVID-19: BC First Nations Community Guide for Additional Supports Needed
Diabetes Awareness Month 2019
Dr. Nadine Caron named founding First Nations Health Authority Chair in Cancer and Wellness at UBC
National Immunization Awareness Week 2020
Elders support patients, families and care teams at North Island Hospital campuses in Comox and Campbell River
First Nations Community Closures and Checkpoints in COVID-19 Pandemic
First Nations Health Authority Clarifies Selection of Unist’ot’en for Land Based Healing Project
First Recorded BC First Nations Community COVID-19 Fatality
Flu Update: Be Present to the Dangers of Presentee-ism!
FNHA Advises Cancellation or Postponement of Community Gatherings
FNHA Advises First Nations Communities to Prepare for Possible Spread of Coronavirus
FNHA Advising Communities to Avoid Large Gatherings and Unnecessary Travel
FNHA and SFU Sign Groundbreaking Agreement to Secure More Funds for Indigenous Health Research
FNHA eBlast - December 13, 2019
FNHA eBlast - January 3, 2020
FNHA eBlast - January 31, 2020
FNHA eBlast - November 15, 2019
FNHA eBlast - November 29, 2019
FNHA eBlast - October 4, 2019
FNHA eBlast - September 20, 2019
FNHA eBlast - September 9, 2019
FNHA Health Benefits – Notice for Mental Health Providers Regarding COVID-19
FNHA Podcast - COVOID-19 Information
FNHA ships over 150,000 pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) across the province
FNHA Signs MOU With RCCbc to Promote Rural Health Collaboration
FNHA/FNHC/FNHDA Advise Against All Gatherings to Prevent COVID-19 Spreading
Food is Medicine: Getting mindful about healthy eating when gathering!
Food is Medicine: Salmon Soup anyone?
Four years in, opioid crisis continues to take too many lives
Fraser Salish Leaders come together to improve health outcomes for Fraser Salish Nations
Get the facts about preventing cervical cancer!
Gitxsan Way of Knowing About Dementia
Good Medicine: A Parade to Deliver Inspiration
Good Medicine: Ideas for supporting land-based healing and wellness during the pandemic
Good Medicine: Keeping Active at Home
Good Medicine: Online Scavenger Hunts and Activities Raise Spirits in Sts’ailes
Good Medicine: Tsow-Tun-Le-Lum Society’s virtual smudge receives over 10,000 views
Health Advice: Reducing Risk From Consumption of Herring Eggs
Healthy medication use – what we can learn from Coyote’s Food Medicines
Heart Health and Wellness at the 2019 Nursing Education Forum
Helping rural, remote and Indigenous communities respond to COVID-19
Homemade Face Masks
Honoring our Commitment to End Violence Against Women and Girls By Charlene Belleau, Chair, First Nations Health Council
How to Host a Virtual Social Gathering during the Pandemic Staying Connected while Practising Physical Distancing
If it’s not toilet paper, don’t flush it!
Immunity for Your Community - Spreading Protection by Preventing the Spread of the Flu
Impacts of the Pandemic on Mental Health and Wellness
Improving access to First Nations-led primary health care
Indigenous End of Life Guide Four-Day Certificate Course
Indigenous Women’s Heart Health – Culture and Ceremony play a role
Information on novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Interior Regional Board Appointee
International Women's Day 2020
Joint statement on second case of 2019 novel coronavirus in B.C. and federal travel recommendations
Joint statement on the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus in B.C.
Joint statement on two new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in B.C.
Joint statement on updates on the 2019 novel coronavirus in B.C.
Let’s Talk Mental Health & Wellness: What is it, how to nurture it
Let’s use Lateral Kindness to “lift each other up”
Life Promotion for All My Relations Video Short
Líl̓wat Health & Healing Shifts Advanced Care Planning for COVID-19
Maintaining Essential Services during COVID-19
National Addictions Awareness Week - Peer Outreach Q & A
National Diabetes Month 2019: Let’s Talk About Living Well with Diabetes
Need to see a Doctor? Introducing the First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day
New “Watchmon” Page Tells the Story About the FNHA’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer
New 5-bed Recovery House in Esk'etemc First Nation opened in January 2019
New All Nations Room at West Coast General Hospital provides a culturally safe space for all families, patients
New Guidelines for Syphilis Testing In Pregnancy
New Resources Offer Information About First Nations Health Benefits
Northern First Nations Health Partnership Committee Communique
Northern Leadership Gather for Northern Regional Health Assembly
Notice - Helping Rural, Remote and Indigenous Communities Respond to COVID-19
FNHA eBlast - November 1, 2019
October 18, 2019 FNHA eBlast
Orange Shirt Day 2019
Practising Harm Reduction during COVID-19
Protecting babies and infants during the pandemic
Protecting pregnant women and new mothers during a pandemic
Providing Activities for Children during a time of Crisis
Provincial Health Officer's statement on the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus in B.C.
Public health processes and the role of communities during COVID-19
Reconciliation at the heart of the 2020 Communicable Disease Forum
Remember that Food is Medicine
Researchers use ‘two-eyed seeing’ to improve Indigenous children’s health
Results Released from Expanded First Nations Health and Wellness Survey
Richard Jock COVID-19 Podcast
Senior Medical Officer Dr. Nel Wieman of the FNHA talks about COVID-19
Sign Up for the Pacific Blue Cross Member Profile, Receive a Chance to Win Health Cash!
Sober(er) beyond October!
Sober(er) for October 2019
The Sober(er) For October Challenge is on Now
Sober(er) for October: Everyone’s Included in the Circle
Sober(er) for October: Leading with an Open Heart
Sober(er) for October: Let’s talk!
Sober(er) for October: What kinds of supports do we need when we are trying to be sober(er)?
Sober(er) for October: Why Sober(er)?
Sober(er): Time for your Wellness Check-in
Supporting children in a time of crisis
Temporary Changes to Medical Supplies & Equipment Benefits in Response to COVID-19
Temporary Medical Transportation Changes in Response to COVID-19
Ten Tips for Sleeping Well During Troubled Times
Thank-You Message to Nurses & Midwives during National Immunization Awareness Week
The First Nations Health Authority launches direct payment for Shingrix® shingles vaccine
The First Nations Health Authority unveils new benefits plan for BC First Nations
The FNHA Releases COVID-19 Public Health Messages for Video and Radio
The Impact of Diabetes on Families
Tips for Safer Celebrating over the Holidays
Together in Wellness: The Tripartite Committee on First Nations Health Annual Report
Vancouver Coastal Region Health Assembly – Looking Back to Move Forward
What Caring Means through Culture and Connection at the Nursing Education Forum
When staying home is not safe
When You’re in Recovery and a Pandemic Hits
World AIDS Day 2019: Let’s talk about sexual wellness and HIV/AIDS
World Cancer Day 2020: Living Well From Prevention to Survivorship
World Environmental Health Day 2019
World Food Day 2019
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Congratulations to Dr. Nel Wieman on Acting Chief Medical Officer Assignment Following Dr. Shannon McDonald’s Retirement
Mental Health Reminder: Reach out for Help or to Help!
New Year 2023: Gratitude for All the Good Things About You
Happy, Healthy Holidays to One and All!: Stay Safe and Take Care of Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Tips for Celebrating Safely Over the Holidays
The Holiday Season is Here: Let’s Reach Out and Support Each Other
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