The Transformative Change Accord First Nations Health Plan identified 29 action items. These, along with community input at our Gathering Wisdom retreats, provide the direction for our seven Initiatives. Click the tabs below to learn more about each Initiative.
First Nations Health Plan
First Nations Health Plan
Welcome. The First Nations Health Council was created in 2007 to implement the 10-year Tripartite First Nations Health Plan on behalf of BC First Nations. The Plan's goal is to improve the health and well-being of First Nations and to close the health gap between First Nations and other British Columbians. Read More…
Our Initiatives...
Community Health
This initiative serves to enhance our approaches as First Nations people to wellness through physical activity, good nutrition, connection to traditional medicines, and improving the condition of our lived environments and our abilities to prevent and manage common health conditions found in First Nations communities. Read more...
Mental Wellness
The First Nations Health Council is committed to supporting communities grow stronger, mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Mental Wellness is the balance between the social, physical, spiritual and emotional life of a First Nation’s person. Read more...
e-Health
e-Health is an integrated set of telecommunication technologies, accurate and timely information, and related process enhancements that together enable the efficient delivery of health care services, and incorporate the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Telehealth. Read more...
Research and Data
This Initiative encompasses Tripartite data sharing, First Nations-conducted Regional Health Surveys and progress measurement through Health Indicators. These activities will enable service providers to develop and deliver services appropriately constructed for First Nations needs. Read more...
Building Health Professions
Through the Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative and the TFNHP, Health Human Resource (HHR) strategies responding to the unique needs and diversity among BC’s First Nations will increase the number of First Nations health care providers. Read more...
Maternal & Child Health
This Initiative aims to improve maternal health services and to bring birthing of First Nation babies “closer to home and back into the hands of women." Components of this initiative include: increasing vision, early hearing and dental screening; developing universal child supports; and reviewing of the Child Death Review Unit’s report. Read more...
Health Advocacy
Health Advocates will serve as first point of contact for communities, organizations, and individuals requesting support and advocacy on a wide variety of health-related questions as well as a liason with organizations. Read more...
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First Nations Health Plan
The Tripartite First Nations Health Plan provides the foundation to improve First Nations health and close the health gap.
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Request for Proposal: Audit Services
The FN Health Society is requesting proposals from licensed certified public accountant firms to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010. This audit is to be performed in accordance with the provisions included in this request for proposal:
FNHC RFP Audit Services 2009-2010 | pdf download |
FNHC RFP Audit Services 2009-2010 Response Template | word document |
To be considered, the proposal must be received by Tanja Dyck, Vice President Finance & Administration at by 4:00 pm on March 12, 2010. The FN Health Society reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted.
Indigenous Food Systems Network launches Website
The Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty (WGIFS) was born in March of 2006 out of a recognized need to carry the Indigenous voice in the various meetings, conferences and discussions that have taken place within the food security movement. Please visit their new website at www.indigenousfoodsystems.org/ for more information
UN Report -The State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
United Nations recently released its first comprehensive report on the State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The report calls for full participation of Indigenous People in the design and management of health systems.For a focus on health please see pages 155-183.
Latest in Events
H1N1 Training
The First Nations Health Council (FNHC), First Nations Inuit Health- BC Region (FNIH) and JEL Protection Ltd. are partnering to offer an opportunity to build health care capacity in First Nations communities. This initiative will provide two days of training in approximately 18 central venues across BC, including five sessions in each of Vancouver Island, the Interior, and the North and three sessions in Fraser/the Lower Mainland. This training is targeted to Band or Health Centre staff who do not typically deliver health services. The intent of the training is to develop basic health care skills, specific to H1N1 influenza prevention and containment which can complement currently provided health services. 
More dates and venues to be published soon.
Latest Quarterly Update
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 2 Issue 3 | December 2009
HEALTH GOVERNANCE: Health Directors form Association | FNHC Co-Chair Update | POPULATION HEALTH: Win Olympic Tickets! | Role Model Poster Winners | Ts’ktlclaycawts - “They Are Of Age” | H1N1 Training | HEALTH SYSTEMS: eHealth | Community Health Planning Committee | RESEARCH & PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT: Tripartite Data Agreement | Regional Health Survey | HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: Health Workforce Development | Recruitment and Retention | Success Story Winner - Amanda Dixon
Community Engagement
- Community Engagement Hubs
Community Engagement Hubs (CeH’s) are groups of First Nations communities who agree to plan, collaborate, and communicate to meet their nation’s health priorities. Hubs also provide a vehicle for First Nations Communities to partner with the First Nations Health Council to implement the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan.
Find out more. - Health Directors Association
A First Nations Health Directors Association is one of the elements of the future health governance structure for BC First Nations. The association will support and standardize training and competencies for Health Directors; establish a code of ethics; share information, resources and technology; serve as a recruitment agency; share information with leadership; and provide for a collective voice while working together to develop new relationships with Provincial and Federal Government.
Find out more. - Community Health Plans
First Nation community health plans are key elements of the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan. The First Nations Health Council will work to ensure that every First Nations community has a community health plan that matches the vision of health that the community has for its people.
Find out more. - Funding
Watch this space for future announcements regarding funding for First Nations Health initiatives.
Find out more. - Documents & Tools
The First Nations Health Council plans to make various documents available through our web site. Check back soon while we implement our online library.
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