Vancouver Island
The Vancouver Island Region consists of 50 First Nation communities where each community elects their own First Nations Chief based on their own selection process. The Region is centered by the ancestral teaching of respect as a guiding principle in order to ensure that the work carried out adheres to traditional knowledge, continues to guide all efforts, and sets a high standard for the future transformation of health services to communities.
About
In order to coordinate and oversee health developments in the region, Vancouver Island First Nations formed the Vancouver Island Regional Caucus, which provides a forum for the political and technical leads from the region’s First Nations to gather, collaborate and share information. Early in our history, the Caucus directed the appointed leaders to enter into an Accord with Vancouver Island Health Authority in order to establish a collaborative working relationship.
Nations
As part of recognizing and respecting the diversity of Vancouver Island First Nations, leaders have created three sub-regions including the Coast Salish, Kwakwaka’wakw (North Vancouver Island) and Nuu-chah-nulth cultural families. These sub-regional caucuses meet at regular intervals to share information and support the regional caucus process. Each sub-region appoints one representative to sit on the First Nations Health Council.
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 Interior Region Governance structure today.
- Campbell River
- Cape Mudge
- Comox
- Da’naxda’wx
- Gwasala-Nakwaxda’xw
- Gwawaenuk
- Kwakiutl
- Kwiakah
- Kwicksutaineuk-ah-kwah-ah-mish
- Mamalilikulla-Qwe’Qua’Sot-Emox
- Namgis
- Quatsino
- Tlatlasikwala
- Tlowitsis
- Tsawataineuk
- Ahousaht
- Ditidaht
- Ehattesaht
- Hesquiaht
- Hupacasath
- Huu-ay-aht
- Ka:’yu:’k’t’h/Che:k:tles7et’h
- Mowachaht/Muchalaht
- Nuchatlaht
- Tla-o-qui-aht
- Toquaht
- Tseshaht
- Uchucklesaht
- Ucluelet
- Beecher Bay
- Chemainus
- Cowichan Tribes
- Esquimalt
- Halalt
- Homalco
- Klahoose
- Lake Cowichan
- Lyackson
- Malahat
- Nanoose
- Pacheedaht
- Pauquachin
- Penelakut
- Qualicum
- Snuneymuxw
- Songhees
- Tsartlip
- Tsawout
- Tseycum
- T;Sou-ke
- Kwakwaka’wakw
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Coast Salish
Vancouver Island First Nations Health Caucus
Nations
Kwakwaka’wakw
Cape Mudge
Comox
Da’naxda’wx
Gwasala-Nakwaxda’xw
Gwawaenuk
Kwakiutl
Kwiakah
Kwicksutaineuk-ah-kwah-ah-mish
Mamalilikulla-Qwe’Qua’Sot-Emox
Namgis
Quatsino
Tlatlasikwala
Tlowitsis
Tsawataineuk
Nuu-chah-nulth
Ditidaht
Ehattesaht
Hesquiaht
Hupacasath
Huu-ay-aht
Ka:’yu:’k’t’h/Che:k:tles7et’h
Mowachaht/Muchalaht
Nuchatlaht
Tla-o-qui-aht
Toquaht
Tseshaht
Uchucklesaht
Ucluelet
Coast Salish
Chemainus
Cowichan Tribes
Esquimalt
Halalt
Homalco
Klahoose
Lake Cowichan
Lyackson
Malahat
Nanoose
Pacheedaht
Pauquachin
Penelakut
Qualicum
Snuneymuxw
Songhees
Tsartlip
Tsawout
Tseycum
T;Sou-ke
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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Traditional Wellness
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Mental Health and Wellness
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Primacy Care and Nursing
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Maternal, Child and Family Health and Wellness
Regional Documents
Regional documents signify major strides on the path to First Nations reconciliation and self-determination. Documents specific to the Vancouver Island Region are listed below.Wellness Plan
Vancouver Island Regional Health and Wellness Plan (2018)
Download PDFThe Regional Health and Wellness Plan outlines the Vancouver Island Region's strategic health priorities.
Partnership Accord
Vancouver Island Partnership Accord (2022)
Download PDFThe Partnership Accord describes the relationship amongst the Vancouver Island Regional Health Caucus, Island Health Authority and First Nations Health Authority, and their shared commitment to improving health outcomes for Vancouver Island First Nations.