Events will take place in all corners of the province, from Sooke to Creston, and Good Hope Lake to Lax Kw' alaams.

First Nations communities and partners will be celebrating the best of the winter months with 168 Winter Wellness events taking place in January and February 2018. The FNHA is investing $320,000 in community wellness events, organized by and for First Nations in BC. This investment is supported by almost $125,000 in in-kind and financial contributions from community-based and regional partners. Events will take place in all corners of the province, from Sooke to Creston, and Good Hope Lake to Lax Kw' alaams. 

“From a cultural viewpoint, winter is a time of reflection and ceremony, and this is reflected in many of the Winter Wellness Grant intiatives,” said FNHA Chief Executive Officer Joe Gallagher. “As a health and wellness partner, FNHA recognizes that the work of improving health outcomes belongs to each of us, our families and our Nations. Wellness can mean many different things to many different people, and we’re happy to support communities and their members to determine what will work for them.”

Read this in full and look at the interactive map online here.

Supporting Needs Identified by First Nations Communities in BC

FNHA invites two representatives from each BC First Nations community working in mental health- and wellness-related roles (i.e. health director, mental health worker etc.) to register and FNHA will reimburse travel expenses. General attendees are welcome to attend at their own expense.

Participating in this MH&W Summit can support readiness to implement MH&W initiatives in your community by learning about specific examples of lessons learned and successes achieved in communities in BC and across Canada; strengthening your professional MH&W network; and enhancing your understanding of the value and benefit of a harm reduction approach in supporting healthy communities

The MH&W Summit program features a mix of speaker presentations, breakout sessions, and panel discussions supported by facilitators to maximize engagement and dialogue on key themes in mental health and wellness.

Deadline to register is January 26. 

CALL FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS

FNHA invites First Nations communities, organizations supporting First Nations people and related partners working in the area of mental health and wellness to submit abstracts for poster presentations.

Poster presentations should be based on existing mental health and wellness initiatives, promising or wise practices or evidenced based initiatives. Presentations need to provide Summit attendees with knowledge that could be applied to support the mental health and wellness of First Nations people.

Find out more including breakout session details and poster application here.

(L-R): Ether Tong, Susan Lefebvre, Cathryn Aune, Cecille Macalino, Steven Raphael.

The Panorama team is housed within FNHA Health Protection

Since 2013, FNHA has been working closely with the BC Centre for Disease Control and their First Nations Panorama Implementation team of consultants to bring Panorama to health service providers that support First Nations communities and clients. FNHA recognizes this program as an essential resource for community public health programs, and the importance of leading this work through a First Nations lens and the FNHA vision, directives and values.

Read more online here.

The FNHA is pleased to announce it will be hosting selected publications of the former National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) on our website. NAHO was established in December 2000 as a national, not-for-profit dedicated to improving the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health of First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, families and communities.

During its tenure NAHO produced an extensive literature devoted to improving the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The publications to be hosted by the FNHA include wellness resources, toolkits, and health planning and policy documents to be used by and for First Nations communities. These resources cover a vast range of governance and health-related topics, from disease prevention, to community research and health service delivery.

Find these on the FNHA website by searching NAHO in the top right search function. www.fnha.ca

The Red Cross is assisting with traditional food needs of First Nations communities impacted by the wildfires with funding from the Government of BC, Government of Canada and Canadians.

Who is eligible?

First Nation communities that declared a Band Council Resolution for an evacuation alert or evacuation order due to 2017 BC Wildfires; First Nation communities that were evacuated via order or tactically due to the 2017 BC Wildfires; First Nation communities that were so significantly impacted by the 2017 BC Wildfires that the community has been unable to harvest traditional foods; First Nation communities that have not already received funding from the Canadian Red Cross for hunting activities.

The Red Cross will provide $300 per person living on-reserve based on guidelines from the Canadian Food Guide, the National Nutritious Food Basket BC, and the Canadian Red Cross’ National Recovery Assistance Guidelines for Remote & Indigenous Communities.

Red Cross encourages everyone who needs further assistance to contact 1-800-863-6582 for a confidential, one-on-one needs assessment.

This award-winning certificate program is designed for those
working in Indigenous communities who want to increase their community’s capacity to deliver services, coordinate programs, and promote the health of their people.

Next session begins in March 2018 
Registration Deadline: January 31, 2018
Phone: 604.827.4234
Email: ahcap.exl@ubc.ca

Find out more here.

Indigitization supports First Nations and Indigenous communities in BC  through the process of digitizing cultural knowledge stored on at-risk audio cassettes. It offers matching funds of up to $10,000 per project and training for community organizations during the digitization process. The program also provides an online toolkit which can be used by any First Nations communities wishing to engage in digitization. 

Deadline is February 5 at 5 p.m.

Find out more here. 

Contractor for Kitasoo Manor RCABC warrantied Roof Replacement Project​
Closing Date: Jan. 29, 2018 at 4PM PST
More info here.

Health Attitudes and Beliefs Research​
Closing Date: Jan. 18, 2018 at 4PM PST
More info here. 

Administrative Assistant, Oral Health
Location: Vancouver

Panorama Nurse Coordinator
Location: Vancouver

Dental Therapist
Location: Central Northern Region

Administrative Support, Fleet & Accomodations
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: January 18, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Overdose Response Specialist (2 Year Term)
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: January 21, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Psychologist
Location: Vancouver Island
Deadline: January 21, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Social Worker
Location: Vancouver Island
Deadline: January 21, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Clinical Counsellor, Mental Health & Wellness 
​Location: Vancouver Island
Deadline: January 21, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Director, Learning & Development
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: January 28, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Find all our job postings on our website here.

Multiple Postings
Organization: Katzie Early Years Centre
Location(s): Katzie First Nation
Job description

Administrative Assistant
Organization: Children’s and Women’s Health Centre Aboriginal Health - BC Women’s Hospital
Location(s): Vancouver
Job description

Community Health Nurse
Organization: Tl'azt'en Nation
Location(s): Fort St. James
Job description

Coordinator
Organization: Saanich First Nations Adult Care Society
Location(s): Brentwood Bay
Deadline: Jan 15, 2018 by 11:55 PM
Job description

Home Care Nurse
Organization: Ulkatcho First Nation
Location(s): Anahim Lake, BC
Deadline: Feb 22, 2018 by 4:00 PM
Job description