Governance Structure
The BC First Nations health governance structure includes four components, for further details, please click on the links provided.
- First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) – will be responsible for planning, management, delivery and funding of health programs, now provided by Health Canada;
- First Nations Health Council – will provide political leadership for implementation of tripartite commitments and support health priorities for BC First Nations;
- First Nations Health Directors Association (FNHDA) – a professional association that will support health directors and managers working in BC First Nations communities, and build capacity in the full range of health occupations and careers; will be an advisory body in research, policy and program planning;
- Tripartite Committee on First Nations Health – will coordinate and align planning and service delivery between the FNHA, the BC health authorities and the BC Ministry of Health and Health Canada partners;