The Transformative Change Accord First Nations Health Plan identified 29 action items. These, along with community input at our Gathering Wisdom retreats, provide the direction for our seven Initiatives. Click the tabs below to learn more about each Initiative.
First Nations Health Plan
First Nations Health Plan
Welcome. The First Nations Health Council was created in 2007 to implement the 10-year Tripartite First Nations Health Plan on behalf of BC First Nations. The Plan's goal is to improve the health and well-being of First Nations and to close the health gap between First Nations and other British Columbians. Read More…
Our Initiatives...
Community Health
This initiative serves to enhance our approaches as First Nations people to wellness through physical activity, good nutrition, connection to traditional medicines, and improving the condition of our lived environments and our abilities to prevent and manage common health conditions found in First Nations communities. Read more...
Mental Wellness
The First Nations Health Council is committed to supporting communities grow stronger, mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Mental Wellness is the balance between the social, physical, spiritual and emotional life of a First Nation’s person. Read more...
e-Health
e-Health is an integrated set of telecommunication technologies, accurate and timely information, and related process enhancements that together enable the efficient delivery of health care services, and incorporate the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Telehealth. Read more...
Research and Data
This Initiative encompasses Tripartite data sharing, First Nations-conducted Regional Health Surveys and progress measurement through Health Indicators. These activities will enable service providers to develop and deliver services appropriately constructed for First Nations needs. Read more...
Building Health Professions
Through the Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative and the TFNHP, Health Human Resource (HHR) strategies responding to the unique needs and diversity among BC’s First Nations will increase the number of First Nations health care providers. Read more...
Maternal & Child Health
This Initiative aims to improve maternal health services and to bring birthing of First Nation babies “closer to home and back into the hands of women." Components of this initiative include: increasing vision, early hearing and dental screening; developing universal child supports; and reviewing of the Child Death Review Unit’s report. Read more...
Health Advocacy
Health Advocates will serve as first point of contact for communities, organizations, and individuals requesting support and advocacy on a wide variety of health-related questions as well as a liason with organizations. Read more...
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First Nations Health Plan
The Tripartite First Nations Health Plan provides the foundation to improve First Nations health and close the health gap.
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Request for Proposal (RFP) “First Nations eHealth Network Project Project Management Services
Request for Proposal (RFP) “First Nations eHealth Network Project Project Management Services FNHS RFP eHealth Network PM Services.”
FNHS requires Project Management (PM) services for the FN eHealth Network Project to manage and/or undertake efforts towards such Project objectives as: development an overall engagement framework and communications matrix, completion of a SWOT analysis with internal/external stakeholders, identification of immediate, strategic and strategic opportunities, development/implementation of a planning methodology, and development of a FN eHealth Network Framework.
This RFP seeks to procure a PM resource to provide this service.
RFP | word document |
Deadline for Proposals: September 3rd 4pm
Please email proposals to: with the heading “First Nations eHealth Network Project Management Services”
Mailing Address: #1205 – 100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
Fax: 604-913-2081
Tripartite Partners Initial Basis for a Framework Agreement
On July 26th, 2010 the Tripartite Partners representing the Government of Canada, the BC First Nations Health Council, and the Government of BC initialled the agreement on First Nations Health that will set the stage and process for negotiations to transform how BC First Nations health is managed in British Columbia.
Government of Canada Announces Continued Support of National Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
Long Plain First Nation, Manitoba - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today announced $110 million in funding over two years for the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) to continue addressing high rates of diabetes among Aboriginal people.
Latest in Events
Latest Quarterly Update
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 3 Issue 2 | July 2010
Health Council shift to Regional Representation | Health Directors Incorporate | First Nations from across Canada seeking advice on Tripartite agreements | Regional Governance Supports in Place | Seabird Island Health Services receives BC Medical Association Award for Health Promotion | Ts’ewulthun Health Centre wins Canadian Public Health Association award for Innovation in Family Health | Traditional Medicine Scan reveals Community consensus | Regional Health Survey- The next steps… | Community Engagement Hub Update | Northern Liaison to support Health Planning & Community Engagement Hub Development | Proactive Communications and the Secwepemc Hub | Ruth Williams to receive Honorary Doctorate of Laws from TRU | Madeleine Dion-Stout receives Aboriginal Achievement Award | The First Nations Health Council wants to Share your Stories |
Community Engagement
- Community Engagement Hubs
Community Engagement Hubs (CeH’s) are groups of First Nations communities who agree to plan, collaborate, and communicate to meet their nation’s health priorities. Hubs also provide a vehicle for First Nations Communities to partner with the First Nations Health Council to implement the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan.
Find out more. - Health Directors Association
A First Nations Health Directors Association is one of the elements of the future health governance structure for BC First Nations. The association will support and standardize training and competencies for Health Directors; establish a code of ethics; share information, resources and technology; serve as a recruitment agency; share information with leadership; and provide for a collective voice while working together to develop new relationships with Provincial and Federal Government.
Find out more. - Community Health Plans
First Nation community health plans are key elements of the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan. The First Nations Health Council will work to ensure that every First Nations community has a community health plan that matches the vision of health that the community has for its people.
Find out more. - Funding
Watch this space for future announcements regarding funding for First Nations Health initiatives.
Find out more. - Documents & Tools
The First Nations Health Council plans to make various documents available through our web site. Check back soon while we implement our online library.
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