Tobacco Nation is hosted by Wawmeesh Hamilton, award-winning ​reporter and member of the Hupacasath First Nation in Port Alberni.​

To support World No Tobacco Day, the FNHA has created and launched the "Tobacco Nation" podcast series. Each episode in the four-part series features candid and moving stories about tobacco. All stories are told by First Nations people living in BC.

"These podcasts are a testament to the power of story," says Tobacco Nation host Wawmeesh Hamilton, an award-winning reporter and member of the Hupacasath First Nation in Port Alberni. "Stories teach us about the world around us and show us the proper way to do things. They give us strength; they can heal. This is what we are exploring in this series."

Read more and listen here!

​​​​The FNHA and CIHI sign pact that brings together the best of both worlds​

The FNHA and Canadian Institute for Health Information have formalized a partnership aimed at supporting better health outcomes for First Nations and Aboriginal peoples.

The partnership will centre on improving access to data, analyses and expertise, as well as data governance, management and quality, to improve the health and wellness of First Nations living in BC. 

Read more here!

The FNHA Environmental Public Health team has just released three new resources for First Nations communities. Contact your local EHO for print copies or find them online through the links below!

Food Safety: Community Events

Food Safety: Foodborne Illness 

Prevent Illness by Washing Your Hands

These and other resources are available on the FNHA website here. 

Tsilhqot’in National Government Health Manager Connie Jasper and FNHA’s Director of Planning Leanne Martinson and Trish Osterberg, Fraser Salish Regional Director have co-authored an article in a special Indigenous planning edition of Plan Canada, the national Canadian Institute of Planners planning magazine.

The article, “Bringing Decision-Making Closer to Home: A Health and Wellness Planning Ecosystem,” highlights a BC First Nations Planning Approach, Regional Health and Wellness Planning in the Fraser Salish Region, Tsilquotin Nation level planning in the Interior Region, and joint investment planning through Joint Project Board. 

Read it online here! 

Join Hilary McGregor - Lead, Knowledge Translation and Community Engagement, and Victoria Carter - Lead, Engagement and Integration from Northern Health’s newly branded Indigenous Health team, along with Sandra Garbitt and Verna Howard - Community Engagement Coordinators from the FNHA - for the next installment of the FNHA and BCPSQC Cultural Humility Webinar Series.

The team will present an overview of Northern Health resources that support cultural safety, along with specific examples of resources and initiatives developed and undertaken by local Aboriginal Health Improvement Committees.

JUNE 7, 2017 - NOON - 1 P.M.

Read more and how to join here! 

Dr. Evan Adams, Chief Medical Officer of the FNHA and Dr. Perry Kendall, Provincial Health Officer with the Ministry of Health presented: Towards a Ten-Year Population Health and Wellness Agenda - at Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey VIII.

Watch it here!  

"Students work hard all year and not having something special to wear shouldn't impact their special day."

The Grads and Regalia clothing drive is asking families, men, women, groups, former students, and organizations to donate new or gently used grad outfits, gowns, suits, shoes, or vests.

Traditional regalia items are especially welcome for male or female, all sizes small to extra large.

Donations can be dropped off at the: Raycam Community Center at 920 East Hastings. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday to Friday, or Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

For more information call: 604-235-1403.

Mobile Medical Unit​​​
Closing Date: June 21, 2017 4:00 pm Pacific Time
More info here.

Delivery of the 8 Module Curriculum - FNHDA Certification Program​
Closing Date: June 22, 2017 4:00 pm Pacific Time​
More info here. 

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