Fraser Salish
The Fraser Salish Region consists of 32 First Nations communities, in which each community elects their own First Nations Chief based on their own selection process.
About
In order to coordinate and oversee health developments in the region, Fraser Salish First Nations formed the Fraser Salish Regional Caucus. This Caucus creates a space for political and technical leads from the region’s First Nations to come together to collaborate and share information. The Fraser Salish Chiefs and leaders created the Caucus to mirror the main groups within the Fraser Salish: Stó:lō Nation, Stó:lō Tribal Chiefs Council, and Independents.
Nations
Every First Nation community has space in the caucus for a Chief, Council member or community health lead representative, making up a total of 32 Caucus participants. The leadership from the Region also have sub-regional caucuses to bring forward sub-regional issues and concerns, which are brought to the full Caucus. Three representatives are then appointed to the Health Council to represent the Fraser Salish Region.
Representatives
Regional Structure
The table acts as an Executive body to the Interior Region Caucus, carrying out directions in between Caucus sessions. The following provides a description on the Fraser Salish Region Governance structure today.
- Tzeachten
- Skowkale
- Yakweakwioosse
- Aitchelitz
- Squiala
- Skway
- Matsqui
- Sumas
- Skwah
- Sts’ailes
- Peters
- Leq’a:mel
- Soowahlie
- Kwaw-kwaw-a-pilt
- Kwantlen
- Scowlitz
- Cheam
- Union Bar
- Yale
- Spuzzum
- Seabird Island
- Shxw’ow’hamel
- Chawathil
- Tsawwassen
- Qayqayt
- Semiahmoo
- Kwikwetlem
- Katzie
- Boston Bar
- Boothroyd
- Popkum
- Skawahlook
- Stó:lō Nation
- Stó:lō Tribal Council
- Independents
Fraser Salish First Nations Health Caucus
Nations
Stó:lō Nation Chiefs Council
Skowkale
Yakweakwioosse
Aitchelitz
Squiala
Skway
Matsqui
Sumas
Leq’a:mel
Popkum
Skawahlook
Stó:lō Tribal Council
Kwaw-kwaw-a-pilt
Scowlitz
Cheam
Seabird Island
Shxw’ow’hamel
Chawathil
Kwantlen
Independents
Boston Bar
Katzie
Kwi’kwetlem
Peters
Popkum
Qay’qayt
Semiahmoo
Skawahlook
Skwah
Spuzzum
Sts’ailes
Tsawwassen
Union Bar
Yale
Regional Priorities
Each region specifies its priorities aligned with the 7 Directives that guide the work of our Health Governance Structure.
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Health Governance
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Access to Quality Services
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Mental Health and Wellness
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Anti-Racism
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Health and Wellness Innovation
Regional Documents
Regional documents signify major strides on the path to First Nations reconciliation and self determination. Documents specific to the Fraser Salish Region are listed below.Wellness Plan
Fraser Salish Regional Health and Wellness Plan (2020)
Download PDFThe Regional Health and Wellness Plan outlines the Fraser Salish Region's strategic health priorities.
Partnership Accord
Fraser Salish Partnership Accord (2020)
Download PDFThe Partnership Accord describes the relationship amongst the Fraser Salish Regional Health Caucus, Fraser Health Authority and First Nations Health Authority, and their shared commitment to improving health outcomes for Fraser Salish First Nations.