First Nations Health Authority

First Nations Health Authority http://www.fnha.ca/
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first provincial First Nations Health Authority in Canada.

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first provincial First Nations Health Authority in Canada. Dedicated to transforming health services for First Nations and Aboriginal people in BC, the FNHA is improving the health of communities by advancing the quality of health care delivered to BC First Nations and Aboriginal people. This page is managed by the Communications Team, and while we

try to best direct community members to reach the answers they need, please be aware that questions that fall outside of the area of communications should be emailed to: [email protected]

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Any inappropriate materials, links, messages and language or defamatory statements will be moderated by the FNHA site maintainer. Social Media Moderation Policy: https://www.fnha.ca/social-media-moderation-policy

FNHA is sharing a visual media bundle that brings forward insights shared by First Nations community members through the...
06/18/2026

FNHA is sharing a visual media bundle that brings forward insights shared by First Nations community members through the Indigenizing Harm Reduction project.

At the heart of this work, is the teaching on the Medicine Basket of Harm Reduction; a way of understanding harm reduction as a respectful gathering of medicines and practices that support relatives who use substances on their healing journeys.

Learn more about this work and how to access the media bundle to share on your channels in the story below.

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has developed a visual media bundle to help partners share insights from the Indigenizing Harm Reduction project.

06/18/2026

How are you doing in the 30x30 Active Wellness Challenge?

Throughout June, First Nations people across BC are taking on 30 minutes of movement each day to support their energy and overall wellness.

In this video, a Haida Gwaii family—Jo, Toni, Candice and Grace—shares what staying active means to them.
What’s your reason for staying active? Let us know in the comments!

There's still time to submit an abstract before the deadline this Friday, June 19, and share your work at Quality Forum ...
06/17/2026

There's still time to submit an abstract before the deadline this Friday, June 19, and share your work at Quality Forum 2027. Learn more in the post below!

There’s still time to submit your abstract for Quality Forum 2027.

In 300 words or less, tell us about your work related to improving quality in British Columbia health care.

Submissions close Friday, June 19, 2026.

Submit your abstract today: https://hqbc.ca/493yQBG

Registration is now open for the 2026 Provincial Lifeguarding Leadership Camp! Learn more in the post below.
06/16/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Provincial Lifeguarding Leadership Camp! Learn more in the post below.

🛟I∙SPARC is pleased to present the 2026 Provincial Lifeguarding Leadership Camp, hosted in partnership with the Aboriginal Youth F.I.R.S.T. Program (Futures in Recreation & Sport Training).

💧This weeklong camp is open to self-identified Indigenous youth (First Nation, Métis, & Inuit) of all ages and will introduce the sport of Lifesaving & Lifeguarding for both beginners and advanced athletes. The camp will be delivered by certified Lifesaving Society and PADI instructors

-Lifesaving Stream: 13 years old by course start date & basic swimming ability
-Lifeguarding Stream: 15 years old by course start date & Bronze Cross certification

🗓 DATES: August 23 – August 31, 2026
📍 VENUE: Green Bay Bible Camp in West Kelowna, BC
📤 LEARN MORE AND REGISTER: https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/2026-ayf-lifeguarding-leadership-application

Ready for your next adventure? Join FNHA’s Travel Nurse Program and get paid to explore British Columbia—while supportin...
06/16/2026

Ready for your next adventure?

Join FNHA’s Travel Nurse Program and get paid to explore British Columbia—while supporting First Nations communities.

✨ Create a schedule that fits your lifestyle
✈️ Paid travel from anywhere in Canada
🏡 Accommodation provided
Bring your skills where they matter most. Make a meaningful impact in First Nations communities across BC.

Apply today and be part of care that truly makes a difference: workwithus.fnha.ca

The BC First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first province-wide health authority of its kind in Canada.

06/15/2026

In case you missed it.

“Now we can take care of our own like we used to, our Ancestors and our old people were pharmacists, physicians and spir...
06/12/2026

“Now we can take care of our own like we used to, our Ancestors and our old people were pharmacists, physicians and spiritual healers and it can happen here at the pharmacy."

The opening of an Indigenous traditional medicine pharmacy at Lu'ma Medical Centre marks a major step toward restoring culturally grounded health care for urban and away from home communities.

Learn more at the link below!

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FNHA is pleased to announce the recipients of the second funding cycle of our HIV Community Wellness Initiative, which s...
06/11/2026

FNHA is pleased to announce the recipients of the second funding cycle of our HIV Community Wellness Initiative, which supports First Nations communities and Indigenous-led organizations across BC to strengthen community-based HIV wellness.

​FNHA received 52 applications from all five health regions in BC this year...

FNHA’s Climate Health Action Program (CHAP) is now accepting expressions of interest (EOIs) for projects beginning sprin...
06/11/2026

FNHA’s Climate Health Action Program (CHAP) is now accepting expressions of interest (EOIs) for projects beginning spring 2027!

CHAP supports community-driven projects that strengthen the resilience of First Nations communities to the health impacts of climate change. EOIs will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the available funding has been allocated. Successful EOIs will be invited to develop full proposals.

Learn more about projects that have previously received CHAP funding here.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​FNHA's Climate Health Action Program (CHAP) supports First Nations leadership in reducing climate change impacts on health.

06/10/2026

The Vancouver Coastal Regional Spring Caucus, held May 20–21, brought together community and FNHA leaders in Vancouver to share successes and challenges, while recognizing health care workers responding to the toxic drug crisis.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/441blpW

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