Through an administrative arrangement with Canada, the FNHA is responsible for administering Jordan’s Principle resources in British Columbia. Jordan's Principle is meant to prevent First Nations children from being denied essential services or experiencing delays in receiving them. 

Jordan's Principle:

• Applies to all First Nations children
• Applies to all government services to ensure there are no gaps in government services to First Nations children
• Provides payment for needed services by the government or department that first receives the request 

FNHA administering Jordan’s principle does not interfere with the fiduciary relationship between the federal government and First Nations in BC.

Do you know a child or youth that needs help? Find out more about Jordan’s Principle in BC, and how to report a case here: www.fnha.ca/jordansprinciple  

First Nations in BC deserve the same level of health care as other British Columbians. Starting October 1, 2017, PharmaCare will take over processing prescriptions for all FNHA clients. Including First Nations in BC with this program is intended to make access to benefits easier and faster.

The FNHA is partnering with the UBC Learning Circle to present a webinar on September 21 - everyone is welcome to participate. Find out more about the move to PharmaCare and how we can prepare clients, health care providers and staff for the coming change.

Date: Thursday, September 21, 2017
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PST)
Registration: Registration is required to participate

Find out more and how to attend here. 

What is PharmaCare? What is Plan W?

Who is affected by this change?

Do I need to do anything to get ready for October 1st?

Who will be covered by the new Pharmacare plan?

By joining Phar​maCare, First Nations will be part of the largest and most well-established drug insurance program in BC. 

Read some of the frequently asked questions about this change here.

In honour of World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, 2017, we stand beside those impacted by suicide and the loved ones of those currently in crisis. We encourage all First Nations citizens and their health-care providers to stand together to raise awareness of suicide and its prevention.

As First Nations people, we acknowledge that each individual's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being is intrinsically linked to connections with family and friends, land, culture, community and self-determination.

The root causes of suicide among First Nations and Aboriginal peoples are complex and stretch across generations: stress and low mood, made worse by poverty; historic trauma, including the intergenerational trauma of residential schools; racism; and marginalization (including living life with fewer choices).

Read the full story here. 

First Nations people have lived off the land since time immemorial. The FNHA would like to promote canning as one form of food preservation and we are currently developing a canning training curriculum and information resource to ensure that community members have the tools to preserve healthy foods in a safe way.

We would like to learn more from First Nations Elders and communities who may have been involved with traditional practices, food processing and preservation. We are also looking for traditional stories and recipes to be featured in the resource.
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If you would like to share your story - click here!

Print Services
Closing date: September 19, 2017 4 PM PST

Medical Director/ Physician Advisor/ Primary Care – Physician Leader
Closing date/time: October 13, 2017 at 4PM PST

​​Meeting & Event Venues: Hotel Accommodation & Conference Services for Underserviced Areas
Closing Date: December 29, 2017 4:00 pm Pacific Time

More info and all procurement opportunities here: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us/procurement

Assistant Staff Writer
Location: Fraser-Salish
Deadline: September 15, 2017 at 4:00pm

Student, Planning & Evaluation
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: September 15, 2017 at 4:00pm

Research & Knowledge Exchange Student
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: September 15, 2017 at 4:00pm

Occupational Health Nurse (6 Month Term)
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: September 22, 2017 at 4:00pm

Nurse Navigator
Location: Vancouver Island
Deadline: September 25, 2017 at 4:00pm

Community Engagement Coordinator
Location: Fraser-Salish 
Deadline: September 25, 2017 at 4:00pm

Community Health Practice Consultant
Location: North
Deadline: September 25, 2017 at 4:00pm

Child & Youth Health Systems Navigator (Term)
​Location: Vancouver
Deadline: September 26, 2017 at 4:00pm

Nursing Services (Multiple)
Location: Multiple 
Deadline: Open until filled

View the job descriptions, more postings and apply online here.

Home Care Nurse
Organization: Tles'qox (Toosey Indian Band) Yunesit'in (Stone)
Location(s): Toosey and Stone, BC
Deadline: Sep 22, 2017 by 4:00 PM
Job description

Child/Youth & Family Clinical Counsellor
Organization: Esk'etemc First Nation
Location(s): Alkali Lake, B.C.
Deadline: Oct 3, 2017 by 4:00 PM
Job description

General Manager
Organization: BCAAFC
Location(s): Victoria
Deadline: Sep 25, 2017 by 4:30 PM
Job description

Generalist Clinical Counsellor
Organization: Hailika’as Heiltsuk Health Centre Society
Location(s): Bella Bella
Deadline: Sep 22, 2017 by 11:55 PM
Job description

Wellness Support Worker
Organization: Three Corners Health Services Society
Location(s): Williams Lake, B.C.
Deadline: Sep 22, 2017 by 4:00 PM
Job description