Interior

The Interior Region consists of 51 First Nations communities which vary in size and include a number of small and isolated communities. Each community elects their own First Nations Chief based on their own selection process.

About

The First Nations leadership of this region formed the Interior Region Health Caucus, which represents these 54 communities within 7 Nations, and serves as an engagement forum for the political leadership (Chiefs) and technical leaders (Health Directors or leads) to engage with each other for planning, priority setting and decision-making related to health matters. The Interior is home to the 7 Nations of Dãkelh Dené, Ktunaxa, Nlaka’pamux, Secwepemc, St’át’imc, Syilx and Tsilhqot’in.

Nations

FNHC representatives work with the Interior Region Caucus on health and wellness priorities at Caucus events and beyond. The following infograph illustrates the current Interior Region governance structure.

Representatives

The 7 Nations have developed an Interior Region Nation Executive, which is comprised of one representative from each of the 7 Nations and, through the Caucus, appoint their three representatives to the Health Council.

(Wenecwtsin) Wayne Christian

Secwepemc Nation, Interior Region

Ko’waintco Michel

Chair

Nlaka’pamux, Interior Region

Allan Louis

Syilx Nation, Interior Region

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 Interior Region Governance structure today.

54 Communities

Lhoosk'uz Dene’ Nation*
Lhtako Dene Nation*
Nazko First Nation
Ulkatcho Indian Band
Akisq'nuk First Nation
Lower Kootenay Indian Band
St. Mary's Indian Band
Tobacco Plains Indian Band
?Esdilagh*
Tl’esqox
Tl'etinqox Government
Tsi Del Del, Yunesit'in Government
Xeni Gwet'in First Nation Government
Lower Similkameen Indian Band
Okanagan Indian Band
Osoyoos Indian Band
Penticton Indian Band
Upper Nicola Band
Upper Similkameen Indian Band
Westbank First Nation
Xwisten
Sekw’el’was
Tsalahh
Tsal’alh
Xaxli’p
Adams Lake Indian Band
Bonaparte Indian Band
Canim Lake Indian Band
Esketemc First Nation
High Bar Band
Little Shuswap Indian Band
Neskonlith Indian Band
Stswecem’c Xgat’tem
Shuswap Indian Band
Simpcw First Nation
Skeetchestn Indian Band
Splatsin
T'kemlups Indian Band
Whispering Pines/Clinton First Nations
Williams Lake Indian Band
Xatsull First Nation
Ashcroft Indian Band+
Coldwater Indian Band
Cooks Ferry
Kanaka Bar Indian Band
Lower Nicola Indian Band
Lytton First Nation
Nicomen Indian Band
Nooaitch
Oregon Jack Creek
Shackan
Siska
Skuppah Indian Band
(Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation)

Seven Nation Territories

Dãkelh Dene
Ktunaxa
Tsilhqot’in
Syilx
St'át'imc
Secwepemc
Nlaka’pamux

Interior First Nations Health Caucus

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Nations

Dãkelh Dené

Executive: Zach Parker

Ktunaxa

Executive: to be determined

Nlaka'pamux

Executive: Ko’waintco Michel

Secwepemc

Executive: Kukpi7 Wayne Christian

St’át’imc

Executive: Chief Courteney Adolph-Jones

Syilx

Executive: Allan Louis

Tŝilhqot’in

Executive: Doreen William-Grinder

Regional Priorities

Each region specifies its priorities aligned with the 7 Directives that guide the work of our Health Governance Structure.

Governance and Decision-Making
Strengthening Partnerships
Nation Shared Service Delivery

Regional Documents

Regional documents signify major strides on the path to First Nations reconciliation and self determination. Documents specific to the Interior Region are listed below.

Health and Wellness plans

Interior Regional Health and Wellness Plan (2019)

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The Regional Health and Wellness Plan outlines the Interior Region's strategic health priorities.

Partnership Agreements

Interior Parternship Accord (2019)

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The Partnership Accord describes the relationship amongst the Interior Regional Health Caucus, Interior Health and First Nations Health Authority, and their shared commitment to improving health outcomes for Interior First Nations.