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.
