Vancouver Coastal Partnership Accord Signing

Combines innovation, integration and tradition for better First Nations health services


COAST SALISH TERRITORY (Vancouver, BC) - The Vancouver Coastal Regional Caucus, interim First Nations Health Authority, and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) have announced signing of the historic Vancouver Coastal Partnership Accord creating a new path to improving health outcomes, programs, and services for First Nations in the Vancouver Coastal region.


“This marks the beginning for us to improve services, foster meaningful collaboration and partnership through Community-Driven Nation-Based engagement, and increase First Nation involvement in decision making,” said Ernest Armann of the Vancouver Coastal Regional Caucus. “I am excited the Partnership Accord has been reached and I look forward to an evolving and enduring partnership in support of First Nations health and wellness in the Vancouver Coastal Region.

Vancouver Island Partnership Accord Signing

Accord offers integrated, culturally competent and effective First Nations health plan





COAST SALISH TERRITORY (Vancouver, BC) - The Vancouver Island Regional Health Caucus of the First Nations Health Council and Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) have announced signing of the Vancouver Island Partnership Accord, signifying the strength of the working relationship in support of health improvements for Island First Nations and all Island residents. The signing took place on the evening of May 14, 2012 in a cultural ceremony during the fifth annual provincial Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey forum.


“This is a very important moment for Vancouver Island First Nations partnering with VIHA to provide improved health outcomes for our people,” said Cliff Atleo of the Vancouver Island Regional Health Caucus. “The steps we are collectively taking as First Nations and non-First Nations together are creating new relationships, partnerships, health services, and a shift to prevention and wellness from dealing with sickness only. When we work together we find that we can overcome any adversity and are all stronger.”

“Safer Nations, Injury Prevention” Video Contest Closed- check out our Submissions!

The “Safer Nations, Injury Prevention” Video contest has now closed. The iFNHA is proud to share our submissions to the contest.
Bark Stripping by Randolph Timothy

The Masked Driver by Dionne Jackson

Sweatlodge Safety by John Louie

Injury Prevention PSA by Sookinchoot Youth Centre

“Safety is a Universal Language” submitted by Trevor Mack

“The Tree” submitted by Bonnie Quaite

“Ride On - Be Safe” submitted by Sandra Eustache on behalf of Seabird Island Community School (Grade 4/5 class)

“Stolen Moments” submitted by Michelle Colyn

“Safe Body Honoured Spirit” submitted by Candace Curr

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Gathering Wisdom V

FNHC Infobulletin Volume 5 Issue 1 | April 2012

Dr. Evan Adams appointed as new Deputy Provincial Health Officer in B.C. | Final iFNHA Board appointments prepare for historic transition | BC First Nations set to meet at Gathering Wisdom V | Tripartite Committee discusses regional focus on First Nations Health transformation | First Nations Honour Vancouver Coastal Health Council member Charles Nelson | FNHDA Update: Provincial Training in Osoyoos | Northern Aboriginal Patient Liaisons are Going the Distance | Local Vancouver Island Health Centres filling the gap: Success stories applauded and more Island development coming | Health Knowledge and Information Cluster Update | 11th BC Aboriginal Diabetes Conference finds Route to Wellness | Northern HIV/AIDS Task Force renews mandate to STOP disease: “The time for pilot projects is over” | Aboriginal Doula Training Initiative: “We’re Leaders in showing Health Actions in Action” | Learning from the past on injury awareness | Panorama project brings eHealth local | Apply for the Aboriginal Practical Nursing Program at Seabird Island! | eHealth Young Innovators Summer Camp