Harm reduction involves a range of non-judgmental approaches and strategies to enhance the knowledge, skills, resources, and supports for individuals, their families, and communities to make informed decisions to be safer and healthier.

Indigenous Harm Reduction grants provide for Community-Driven, Nation-Based innovative and culturally relevant responses to the Opioid Public Health Emergency, both on- and off-reserve.

The deadline for applications is January 26, 2018.

Find out more here.

Re-parenting self is one pathway for those who find the courage to seek healing for wounds from childhood experiences. During this holiday season, may you find in the decorations and lights an eternal light, an eternal warmth of a warm embrace, a feeling that you belong, that you are meant to be here. Allowing th​ese feelings of affirmation into your being is an act of re-parenting self, and an act of self-love.

An important part of personal safety when addressing trauma is to create an image of a boundary around your physical self. Your personal boundary can be a song, colour, trees, a mountain—it is something you intentionally bring into existence.

Read this holiday message here. 

Elder Anne Bob (L) and Cheryl Jones welcomed delegates to the traditional Snaw-naw-as territory.

Over 130 health leaders, 16 Chiefs and 26 proxies gathered December 11-13 on Snaw-naw-as territory in Parksville for the Vancouver Island regional caucus. Priorities of Island families over the few days included discussion on the Pharmacare Plan W transition, Jordan's Principle, the opioid public health emergency, and dialogue on the social determinants of health.

Elder Anne Bob from Snaw-naw-as opened with heartfelt words for the delegates – encouraging those in the room to work together for the better of their children and communities. Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society also welcomed delegates, providing emotional support and brushing on site. 

Read more here. 

The FNHA’s Mental Health & Wellness Summit event will take place February 7-8, 2018 and will bring together communities, leaders in mental health and partners to exchange knowledge and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Some event themes include mental health and wellness, trauma, the opioid crisis, land-based healing and more.

Please visit this link for more information and to register.

From the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council. 

How we work as a team and communicate with each other are essential elements of a healthy culture. Improving non-technical skills such as how we communicate, how we respond to the environment around us, and how we work together in a team are crucial for achieving high quality patient care.

That’s why the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council is inviting teams from across BC to participate in an upcoming Teamwork & Communication Action Series to improve patient outcomes and team culture.

Beginning on January 25, 2018, teams will be meeting virtually for a series of five learning and action-based webinars, each followed by an action period, delivered over 13 weeks to help ignite change in your team. 

Learn more and apply to participate by January 15.

As part of the Active People, Active Places - BC Physical Activity Strategy, funded by the Ministry of Health, the Sport for Life Society will be delivering the Physical Literacy for Communities initiative in selected communities across the province. 

This initiative provides targeted funding of up to $50,000 over a two-year period, along with mentorship and support, to approximately 17 BC communities toward the collaborative design and multi-sector development of physical literacy. The key phases of the initiative are Educate, Train and Mentor.

Find out more and apply here.

Deadline for Application Submission is January 31, 2018.

HCM Image Update and PeopleTools Upgrade​
Closing Date: Jan. 5, 2017 at 4PM PST
More info here. 

Resource Scheduling System​
Closing Date: Jan. 12, 2017 at 4PM PST
More info here.

Community Health Practice Consultant
Location: Northern Region
Deadline: January 5, 2017 at 4:00pm

Financial Systems Analyst
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: January 5, 2017 at 4:00pm

Regional Addictions Specialist 
Location: All Regions 
Deadline: January 7, 2017 at 4:00pm

Specialist, Traditional Wellness (2 Year Term)
Location: North
Deadline: January 7, 2017 at 4:00pm

Coordinator, Men's Health and Wellness (2 Year Term)
Location: North
Deadline: January 7, 2017 at 4:00pm

Data Entry Clerk (Term)
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: January 7, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Community Engagement Coordinator, South Coast (2 Year Term)
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: January 14, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Regional Project Developer (2 Year Term)
Location: North
Deadline: January 14, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

See all job postings on our website here.

Medical Transportation Receptionist
Organization: Three Corners Health Services Society
Location(s): Williams Lake, B.C.
Deadline: Jan 10, 2018 by 4:00 PM
Job description

Master of Science (MSc) Studentship
Organization: SFU & FNHA
Location(s): Vancouver
Deadline: Jan 15, 2018 by 11:55 PM
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 and Community Care Nurse
Organization: Tles'qox (Toosey Indian Band) Yunesit'in (Stone)
Location(s): Chilcotin BC
Deadline: Jan 26, 2018 by 4:00 PM
Job description

Aboriginal Justice Facilitator
Organization: Prince Rupert Aboriginal Community Services Society
Location(s): Prince Rupert BC
Job description