Lil'wat youth are among the first in the province to complete the 2016 Regional Health Survey.

A few days before Christmas, Katrina Wallace braved the elements in Lil’wat territory to launch the Regional Health Survey. While others may have already begun their holidays, Wallace was eager to begin home visits and was the first in the province to begin the data-collection process. 

“The best part about my job is meeting other First Nations and hearing their stories. It’s about creating those friendships, and establishing trust is very important,” said Wallace. “Conducting the survey in person makes it more personable and achieves better results.”

Read more about Katrina's experience here

A reflection from FNHA Health Emergency Manager David Reid

I was in bed sleeping.  The next moment, our windows made a thumping sound, and our house shook.  I immediately woke up and said to my wife, “earthquake.” I got out of bed, and my wife went to check on my seven-year-old son...  READ MORE

Wet'suwet'en Territory - The First Nations Health Authority would like to congratulate the Moricetown Band on the opening of their new health centre.

“Men’s health is a concern and some men in our community haven’t been seeing a doctor" said Ron Mitchell, Health Director with the Moricetown Health Centre "but now it seems like it’s been picking up and more people are using the services. Locally it has cut down our need for patient travel.”

Read all about the event here

Did you know that there are 10 First Nations operated residential treatment centres in BC?

Treatment services include specialized programs for men, women, youth and families. Services offered varies by each treatment facility but overall include services to clients with physical disabilities, concurrent disorders, clients on methadone, family treatment, couples counseling, and clients on suboxone, pregnant women and some on psychoactive medications.

Want to connect with drug and alcohol treatment services?

Visit the FNHA treatment centre directory

The Tripartite Data Quality and Sharing Annual Report provides a summary of progress on the commitments laid out in the Tripartite Data Quality and Sharing Agreement (TDQSA).

In total 9 data linkages were completed this year on topics as diverse as HIV, healthy pregnancy, and cancer. The Data and Information Planning Committee, respectfully publishes this annual report in fulfillment of our reporting requirements for calendar years 2013 and 2014.

Download the 2013/14 Annual Report on Progress in PDF format here  (2.49 MB)

Have you heard? FNHA is hiring nurses to work with First Nations communities in BC. Interested in adventure? Here are the benefits with working with FNHA. 

Find out more about FNHA nursing here! 

Applications for education programs to be funded by the NIB Trust Fund are available now.

Group applications are available now with a deadline of January 15, 2016. Individual applications will be available Spring 2016.

The applications will outline criteria and the scope of education programs that will be supported by the NIB Trust Fund.  Some examples of education programming that would be considered by the selection committee include, but are not limited to, initiatives that:

• strengthen education and employment training;
• promote First Nations languages and cultures and the Métis language and culture;
• foster community and personal development, including access to counselling and other programs to heal communities from harms caused by the Indian Residential Schools.

Groups, Institutions, and Organizations Apply Here

Community Engagement Coordinator - Dakelh Dene Nation
Location(s): Interior BC
Deadline: Jan 8, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Data Collector - Fraser
Location(s): Fraser Region
Deadline: Jan 8, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Data Collector - Interior
Location(s): Interior Region
Deadline: Jan 8, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Data Collector - North
Location(s): Northern Region
Deadline: Jan 8, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Data Collector - Vancouver Coastal
Location(s): Vancouver Coastal
Deadline: Jan 8, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Data Collector - Vancouver Island
Location(s): Vancouver Island
Deadline: Jan 8, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Policy Analyst
Location(s): West Vancouver
Deadline: Jan 8, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Regional Health Liaison - Interior
Location(s): Interior Region
Deadline: Jan 8, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Finance Consultant
Location(s): Vancouver BC
Deadline: Jan 4, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Human Resources Consultant
Location(s): West Vancouver BC
Deadline: Jan 4, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Manager, HR Consulting Services
Location(s): West Vancouver BC
Deadline: Jan 4, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Senior Network Administrator
Location(s): Vancouver BC
Deadline: Jan 4, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Administrative Assistant - Development Pool
Location(s): Vancouver BC
Deadline: Jan 3, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Child and Youth Mental Wellness Counsellor
Location(s): Ulkatcho BC
Deadline: Jan 1, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Community Engagement Coordinator - Nlaka'pamux Nation
Location(s): Interior Region
Deadline: Jan 1, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Director, Data Analytics and Reporting
Location(s): Vancouver BC
Deadline: Dec 31, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Community Health Nurse - Health Centre
Location(s): Lytton & Fort St. John
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Community Health Nurse – Nursing Stations
Location(s): Various
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Dental Therapist
Location(s): Various
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Nurse in Charge-Nursing Station
Location(s): Various
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Mental Health Clinician
Organization: Carrier Sekani Family Services
Location(s): Glassy Plains BC
Deadline: Jan 13, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Community Health Nurse
Organization: Lil'wat Nation
Location(s): Mount Currie BC
Deadline: Jan 4, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Mental Health and Addictions Nurse
Organization: Northern Health
Location(s): Quesnel BC
Deadline: Jan 4, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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Mental Health and Addictions Nurse
Organization: Northern Health
Location(s): Fort St. John BC
Deadline: Jan 4, 2016 by 4:00 PM
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