Trish and Dwayne would agree that tackling an opioid addiction is not a journey for the faint-hearted. The two recently made the courageous decision to give up prescription painkillers in favour of Suboxone, a drug used to treat dependence on prescription or illegal opioids. For both of them, the negative physical and emotional effects of being addicted to prescription opioids got to be too much.

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The CareCard has been replaced by the BC Services Card - a secure credential that combines your driver’s licence with your health information. The new card is designed to protect identity, improve patient safety, and help prevent fraud and misuse of health-care services. You need to enroll in the Medical Services Plan (MSP) by February 2018. Once you do so you will get your new BC Services Card in the mail. It’s easy and free!

Learn more here

As part of a video series reflecting chapters of the book Determinants of Indigenous Peoples’ Health in Canada: Beyond the Social, former FNHA Board member Madeleine Dion Stout emphasizes the process of moving from an ascribed system of health towards a system based on Indigenous teachings. This eight-minute video includes holistic solutions that are rooted in Indigenous perspectives of what it means to be healthy and well.

Watch the short video with Madeleine here

There are still spots available for the FNHDA Members Dialogue Session on Quality Health Services on February 28, 2017 in Vancouver. This ​dialogue ​is intended to increase ​awareness ​of ​the ​FNHA ​Quality ​Agenda ​and ​to collect ​feedback ​from ​Health ​Directors ​on ​priorities ​and ​actions ​that ​can ​advance ​the ​implementation ​of ​a ​BC ​First ​Nations ​quality ​agenda. ​

Register here

On March 13-14 the BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) will be hosting a Forum on First Nations Housing. The objective is to allow BC First Nations leadership to engage in open socio-political discussions on housing issues in order to provide community-driven directives. This forum is a regional follow-up to the Assembly of First Nations National Forum on Housing and Infrastructure which took place in November 2016.

Learn more here

Are you an Indigenous woman who has lived experience with HIV and/or Hep C (trans-inclusive, ages 18+, couples welcome to apply together) living in BC? The Positive Women's Network is looking for participants for a four-day, research-based, land-based gathering at Springbrooke Retreat Center in Langley, BC on March 23 - March 26.

If you are interested, please contact Judy Mitchell toll free at 1-866-692-3001 or by email at judym@pwn.bc.ca.

The workshop is called First Directions: Reclaiming our Bodies and is open to Aboriginal youth ages 15-29.  All travel, accommodation and food costs are covered. The workshop provides Indigenous youth with the knowledge to become community leaders and educators on sexual health and HIV.  Youth will learn how to create and produce films on these important topics. One of last year's films was screened at the Vancouver International Film Festival. Watch the film here.

For more information or to apply, email oliviar@youthco.org or call 604.688.1441.

This is a friendly reminder that each member of the FNHDA must submit a letter confirming that they are employed as a First Nations Health Director. The confirmation letter must be renewed each year by March 1 to retain good standing as a member.

Ergonomic Assessment Consultants​

Close Date: March 17, 2017 at 16:00 hours (4:00 PM) PST

More info here

​Consulting Services for CEO and Executive Succession Planning​

Close Date: March 10, 2017 at 16:00 hours (4:00 PM) PST

More info here

Administrative Assistant
Locations(s): West Vancouver
February 27, 2017 at 4:00PM
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Student, Benefit Management
Locations(s): Vancouver
Wednesday March 1, 2017 at 4:00PM
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Intern Student (CMO's Office)
Locations(s): Vancouver Coastal
West Vancouver March 2, 2017 at 4:00PM
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Senior Administrative Coordinator
Locations(s): Vancouver
Monday March 6, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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Manager, Total Compensation
Locations(s): West Vancouver
March 9, 2017 at 4:00PM
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Director, HR Operations & Advisory Services
Locations(s): West Vancouver
March 9, 2017 at 4:00PM
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Director, Employee Experience
Locations(s): West Vancouver
March 9, 2017 at 4:00PM
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Manager, Governance & Enablement
Locations(s): West Vancouver
March 9, 2017 at 4:00PM
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View more postings on the FNHA website.

Mental Health Clinician
Organization: Carrier Sekani Family Services
Location(s): Burns Lake/Southside
Deadline: Mar 12, 2017 by 11:55 PM
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Speech and Language Pathologist
Organization: ​Carrier Sekani Family Services
Location(s): Vanderhoof
Deadline: Mar 10, 2017 by 11:55 PM
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Mental Wellness & Substance Use Worker
Organization: T'it'q'et Administration
Location(s): Lillooet BC
Deadline:
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Executive Director
Organization: Sasamans Society
Location(s): Campbell River BC
Deadline:
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View more postings on the FNHA website.