The FNHA would like to share summer safety advisories for First Nations communities and citizens who may be impacted by wildfires or drought caused by the summer heat. 

Wildfire Smoke Health Information

Drought Planning Information for First Nations Communities

An outbreak of diarrheal illness caused by Vibrio bacteria is occurring in British Columbia at this time. Please be aware that you are at an increased risk of getting this infecti​on from eating RAW oysters harvested in BC. To reduce your risk, choose cooked oysters.

The First Nations Health Authority is reminding First Nations harvesters not to harvest and consume RAW oysters for risk of illness caused by the Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria. An outbreak of diarrheal illness among the general population is currently being caused by elevated levels of Vibrio parahaemolyticus detected in higher than normal concentrations in BC.

Read the full advisory here

September 1st Deadline!

September 1, 2015 is the closing date to have your community-based or academic work submitted to the collaborative "Wellness-Based Promising Practices" thematic issue in the International Journal of Indigenous Health. The University of Victoria and First Nations Health Authority are teaming up on this call to gather community-based articles, research articles, and research trainee articles from academic and community-based researchers and practitioners in Indigenous health.

Leave a legacy for your wellness-based practice at the community or academic level!

Find the full details here!

Each year, the First Nations Health Directors Association honours one FNHDA member from each of five health regions with an Inspiration Award at their annual AGM.

There are plenty of health and wellness champions doing extraordinary things in our communities, and the FNHDA Inspiration Award is a great way to celebrate their achievements and thank them for a job well done!

Email fnhda@fnha.ca for more information. 

Deadline is August 28, 2015.

Thank you in advance for helping to celebrate our Health and Wellness Champions!

Making Traditional Teas with the Indigenous Plant Diva

Sept. 8 , 2015 - 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (PST)

In this UBC Learning Circle session Cease Wyss will introduce us to making teas from a variety of mixes of her special dried medicines & fresh medicines at Vij’s Kitchen. Cease owns and operates her online store Raven and Hummingbird Tea Co. in her traditional Coast Salish land in Vancouver.

The Warriors Against Violence Society

Sept. 10, 2015 - 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (PST)

The Warriors Against Violence Society is committed to helping First Nations families unlearn abusive and violent behaviors and reclaim their traditional values of equality, honor and respect for themselves and others

Hunelhyad (What’s the matter?): Social Media, Youth and Health with Johanna Sam

October 6, 2015 - 10:00 am to 11:30 pm (PST)

We have the pleasure of joining Johanna Sam of Tsilhqot’in Nation as she presents other interests which involve new information and communication technology initiatives designed to enhance equity for socially marginalized populations, such as Indigenous people, youth, and women.

Read more and register online here!

Do you know a cancer care provider or a First Nations, Métis or Inuit cancer patient/survivor? Do you know a family, friend or loved one of a First Nations, Métis or Inuit person who has gone through their own cancer journey? 

Through the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, the FNHA, Métis Nation British Columbia, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, BC Cancer Agency, and Provincial Health Service Authority are working to improve the complete cancer care continuum experience for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in BC. The focus of the initiative is to create more accessible, culturally relevant services from diagnosis to discharge with a focus on rural and remote communities.

A survey has been created to gather stories to learn more about the cancer journey, evaluate our progress, and to keep us moving forward. The survey will be online until the end of October and respondents will remain anonymous.

Access the survey here.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the upcoming FNHDA Annual General Meeting at the beautiful Tigh-Na-Mara resort in Parksville on Vancouver Island September 15-17, 2015.

This year the FNHDA AGM will be themed around Cultural Safety, with a focus on your Wellness Journey, highlighting self-care and providing wellness activities on-site.

Register through this link or email questions to fnhda@fnha.ca

Have you heard? Positive Living BC has launched a new online peer support group, Online Connec+. The group, the first of its type in BC to be affiliated with an HIV/AIDS service organization, will provide HIV education, support and community referrals to people throughout BC, who might otherwise be unable to access these key services.

Online Connec+ is open to anyone living with HIV in BC - all genders, sexualities and ages are welcome. For more information or to participate, call Positive Living BC’s toll-free number (1-800-994-2437) and leave a confidential voicemail, or email Michael Crate at michaelc@positivelivingbc.org.

Find out more online here

There are currently 26 provincially branded Early Years Centres located across BC that offer one-stop convenient access to information, services and referrals for families with young children. Building on what is currently present in communities, BC Early Years Centres are about communities working together to ensure that families have access to early years services that foster the health, well-being and development of children.

Find more information online here.

The deadline for completed applications is October 28, 2015.  Questions can be directed to EarlyYearsOffice@gov.bc.ca.

Bacteriological Analysis of Drinking Water from First Nations Communities in BC

The objective of this RFP is to obtain these services to perform bacteriological analysis of drinking water, recreational waters, and contaminated water samples collected from First Nation communities and groups in BC.

Proposals must be received before 16:00 hours (4:00 pm) PST on August​ 21​, 2015

Find the details here

​Chemical, Radiological & Microbiological Analysis of Drinking Water from First Nations Communities in BC

The objective of this RFP is to obtain laboratory services to perform analysis for chemica​l, radiological and microbiological parameters of health concern in environmental samples collected from First Nation communities in the geographical area of BC.

Proposals must be received before 16:00 hours (4:00 pm) PST on August​ 21​​, 2015

Find the details here

​Mobile Website

The FNHA requires a Mobile Website Developer. The terms and conditions applicable to this RFP are identified in Appendix A – Definitions and Administrative Requirements. Submission of a proposal in response to this RFP indicates acceptance of all terms and conditions that are included in Appendix A, and any addenda subsequently issued by the FNHA. Provisions in proposals that contradict any of the terms of this RFP will be as if not written and do not exist.

Proposals must be received before 16:00 hours (4:00 pm) PST on August​ 14​, 2015

Find the details here​​​​

Environmental Health Technician (Prince George)
Location(s): Prince George
Deadline: Sep 11, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Environmental Health Technician (Vancouver Island)
Location(s): Vancouver Island
Deadline: Sep 11, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Data Collector (All Regions)
Location(s): Multiple
Deadline: Aug 28, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Oral Health Manager
Location(s): Vancouver
Deadline: Aug 28, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Senior Administrative Coordinator
Location(s): Duncan BC
Deadline: Aug 28, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Senior Researcher
Location(s): West Vancouver BC
Deadline: Aug 28, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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IM/IT Project Manager
Location(s): Vancouver
Deadline: Aug 26, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Payroll Administrator
Location(s): West Vancouver
Deadline: Aug 25, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Human Resource Information System (HRIS) Specialist
Location(s): West Vancouver
Deadline: Aug 21, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Service Desk Analyst
Location(s): Vancouver
Deadline: Aug 21, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Business Analyst - Applications
Location(s): Vancouver BC
Deadline: Aug 19, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Manager, Funding Arrangement and Financial Analysis
Location(s): West Vancouver BC
Deadline: Aug 19, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Business Analyst - Technical
Location(s): West Vancouver BC
Deadline: Aug 18, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Field Supervisor
Location(s): Interior Region
Deadline: Aug 14, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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First Nations Data Liaison Project Supervisor
Location(s): Victoria BC
Deadline: Aug 14, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Provider Relations and Audit Manager
Location(s): Vancouver BC
Deadline: Aug 14, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Senior Coordinator, Data Collection & Analysis - Fraser (Term)
Location(s): Fraser Region
Deadline: Aug 14, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Senior Coordinator, Data Collection & Analysis - Interior (Term)
Location(s): Interior Region
Deadline: Aug 14, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Senior Medical Officer
Location(s): BC
Deadline: Aug 14, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Senior Survey Coordinator x2
Location(s): West Vancouver
Deadline: Aug 14, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Community Health Nurse - Health Centre
Location(s): Lytton & Fort St. John
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Find all FNHA and Partner Job Postings online at www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

Community Mentor
Organization: Songhees Nation
Deadline: Sep 3, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Community Health Nurse
Organization: Simpcw First Nation
Location(s): Barrier BC
Deadline: Sep 3, 2015 by 12:00 AM
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Mental Wellness Outreach Clinician
Organization: Lillooet Tribal Council
Location(s): Lillooet BC
Deadline: Aug 21, 2015 by 12:00 PM
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Home Care Nurse
Organization: Dease River First Nation
Location(s): Dease River
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Clinical Counsellor, Riverstone Home & Mobile Detox
Organization: Fraser Health
Location(s): Agassiz, Chilliwack and Hope
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