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Improving health outcomes through community-driven service design

​​​Training, skills development, and traditional healing the focus at Northern Caucus

From November 26-28, 2018, leadership from 54 Northern First Nations gathered in the Lheidli T'enneh territory (Prince George, BC) for Northern Caucus. Ten Chiefs, 31 Proxies, 28 Health Directors/Health Leads and 23 Social Leads attended the three-day session focused on health system improvement for First Nations in the Northern region.

Read the overview here!

BC Ministry of Health makes new health authority board appointments

Leaders in health policy, community and economic development, and from First Nations are among the government’s latest appointees to the province’s health authority boards.

“These new appointees bring a depth of experience from the public and private sectors, local and First Nations government, civil society, labour, health care and research,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “Their diversity in background, perspective and expertise, and shared commitment to public service further strengthen our health authority boards, during a pivotal time. The boards are playing a key role in helping government accomplish its goals related to restoring a strong public health-care system, innovation and ensuring the needs of a diverse patient population are understood and met.”

Indigenous representation on the health authority boards is also increasing. Each health authority now has two board members of First Nations background.

Read the BC Ministry of Health news release here.

Indigenous Harm Reduction: Our Stories in Our Words with FNHA

Join the UBC Learning Circle on Jan 10, 2019 for this critically important session on the Opioid Public Health Emergency and its impact on Indigenous peoples in BC. We welcome back Andrea Medley from the First Nations Health Authorities’ Indigenous Wellness Team, as well as Indigenous partner organizations working in harm reduction, who will hold discussion on:

  • The stigma experienced by Indigenous people who use substances
  • How we incorporate culture into the work of harm reduction
  • Understanding and exploring our own learning about harm reduction
  • The importance of peer involvement and sharing how Indigenous communities can response to this crisis

Date: Thursday, January 10th, 2019 (PST)
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 am
Where: Videoconference OR internet webinar.

Register here!

Nursing Education Forum 2018 Recap

More than FNHA 250+ nurses participated. Together we care!​

FNHA nurses and community nurses who serve First Nation communities across BC participated in the 2018 Nursing Education Forum (NEF) in Vancouver last month to get the latest education and networking on nursing. The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) holds the forum each year in support and recognition of the value and impact of the service our nurses contribute in their daily work. As the theme of this year’s conference said: “Together We Care”.

Read more here.

Don't Let the Flu Get To You!

The FNHA would like to provide First Nations community members with important information during the influenza (flu) season, so you can make informed decisions about how to prevent illness personally as well as in your family and community. While the flu season can sometimes be intimidating for Elders, young ones and those with health challenges, our flu page shares practical and clinical tips to support your health and wellness.

Learn more about how to prevent the flu here.

Procurement Opportunities

Event Planning and Management Firm

Closing Date: January 11, 2018 at 4:00 pm Pacific Time​

More info.

Prince George Office Renovation

Closing Date: January 17, 2019 at 4:00 pm Pacific Time​

More info.

FNHA Job Opportunities

Environmental Health Officer
Location: Chilliwack
Deadline: January 11, 2018 @ 4:00pm

Program Consultant, Mental Health
Location: Vancouver Coastal
Deadline: January 11, 2019 @ 4:00pm

Manager, Strategic Policy
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: January 13, 2019 at 4:00pm

Manager, Wellness Initiatives
Location: West Vancouver
Deadline: January 15, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Specialist, Climate Change & Health
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: January 16, 2019 at 4:00pm

Wellness & Culture Specialist
Location: West Vancouver
Deadline: January 17, 2019 at 4:00pm

Director, Primary Care
Location: Northern
Deadline: January 18, 2019 @ 4:00pm

Quality Care & Safety Manager
Location: West Vancouver
Deadline: January 20, 2019 at 4:00pm

Find all job postings on our website.

BC First Nations and Aboriginal Health Job Opportunities

Chapter Coordinator - Long Beach
Organization: Rural and Remote Division of Family Practice
Location(s): Victoria & Vancouver Island
Deadline: Jan 6, 2019 by 11:55 PM
Job description

Regional Manager, Interior
Organization: Rural and Remote Division of Family Practice
Location(s): Home-Office Based
Deadline: Jan 13, 2019 by 11:55 PM
Job description

Social Worker
Organization: Denisiqi Services Society
Location(s): Williams Lake
Deadline: Jan 18, 2019 by 11:55 PM
Job description

Mental Health and Addictions Services Clinician
Organization: Kwakiutl Health Centre
Location(s): Port Hardy
Deadline: Open until filled
Job description

Find more job postings on our website.