Find an Aboriginal Day of Wellness Event near you!

The First Nations Health Authority is hosting a Day of Wellness event on June 21st as part of National Aboriginal Day.

In total, the FNHA was able to fund 20 events that are locally supported by over 70 community and health partners.

Minister Aglukkaq and representatives of the FNHA meet to commemorate the signing of the CFA

June 11, 2013 – (left to right) Joe Gallagher, CEO of the British Columbia First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Richard Jock, VP Policy, Planning and Strategic Services, FNHA, Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq, Doug Kelly, Chair of the First Nations Health Council and Lydia Hwitsum, Chair FNHA Board, met in Ottawa this week to commemorate the signing of the 10-year Canada Funding Agreement (CFA). 

Preparing for a New Era in BC First Nations Health Delivery

We are pleased to inform you that we have reached a significant milestone in the BC Tripartite First Nations Health initiative, another step on this journey to a new era for First Nations health in BC.

It’s with great enthusiasm we announce that Health Canada and the FNHA recently signed the Canada Funding Agreement – the contribution agreement identified in the British Columbia Tripartite Framework Agreement on First Nation Health Governance, through which Health Canada will fund the FNHA over the next 10 years. The Canada Funding Agreement creates much needed certainty for the FNHA to continue its work towards a seamless transfer on October 1, 2013. In addition, the Parties have also concluded a number of Sub-Agreements – such as for Assets and Software, Novation, Accommodations, Capital Planning, and Human Resources.

CFA Communique | pdf download |

Inspiration Nation Video Contest!

Overview

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is excited to announce our 2013 video contest “Beefy Chiefs – Inspiration Nation”.

Building on the success of last year’s “Safer Nations – Injury Prevention” video contest, the FNHA is asking BC First Nations to get creative and document how First Nations wellness champions are motivating and inspiring their families, communities and nations.

We want to know what Beefy Chiefs and Champions contestants are doing to stay on track with their goals, and how they are motivating those around them to live a healthier lifestyle.

Day Of Wellness Applicants Letter

Congratulations Aboriginal Day of Wellness Grant Recipients!
 
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) would like to extend its congratulations to all the successful candidates for the first annual Aboriginal Day of Wellness Grants. This inaugural Aboriginal Day of Wellness event represents the small, proactive steps that the FNHA is taking today to ensure Health and Wellness remains on our collective agenda as we establish our organizational foundation.
 
In total the FNHA was able to fund 20 events (see appendix), including four events in each region of the province totaling over $60,000. These events are locally supported by over 70 community and health partners. 

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Spirit Magazine - Winter 2013

The First Nations Health Authority is pleased to release the second issue of Spirit Magazine: Ceremony! This issue covers a wide range of topics and initiatives from around the province, showcasing the great work BC First Nations are taking on their road to wellness. Stories include mental wellness initiatives on Vancouver Island, Sts’ailes partnerships, newborn ceremonies, Haida earthquake preparedness, Tsilqot’in health fair camp, Nak’azdli Chiefs addressing HIV/AIDS stigma, and much more.

View it online, download it, and look out for hard copies in your community! To contribute to the next issue of Spirit email us:

Read it here: Spirit - Winter 2013
Download it here: Spirit Winter 2013 Web PDF - Small (3.65 mb)

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