The First Nations Health Society was developed through direction of the First Nations Health Council and was incorporated April 1st, 2009. The Society was created to act as the business arm of the First Nations Health Council.
New! Posted September 26th, 2011
2010-2011 FNHS Annual Report
On behalf of the First Nations Health Society Board of Directors we are pleased to present to 2011 Annual Report. The structure of this year’s report reflects the ongoing growth of the First Nation health governance structure; you will find independent reports from the FNHDA and FNHC secretariats. Illustrating our collective commitment to Directive one- A Community-Driven, Nation-Based process you will find 7 community-based stories in the report, reflecting some of our strategic investments through community engagement hubs and best or better practices.
Please note: Hardcopies of the 2010-2011 Annual Report have been mailed to all BC Chiefs, Health Directors and Community Engagement Hubs. To request a hardcopy please email:
FNHS Annual Report 2011 | pdf download |
First Nations Health Society audited Financial Statements 2010-2011 | pdf download |
Download the FN Health Society Strategic Plan 2009-2012 | pdf |
Role of the Health Society
The roles and responsibilities of the First Nations Health Society are to:
- Provide support to the Health Council in the implementation of the Health Plan
- Oversee the work of senior staff, and provides financial controls
- Approve annual action plans, operating and capital budgets
- Monitor progress towards the FNHS strategic objectives and performance against operating and capital plans as well as budgets
- Implement the Transformative Change Accord, First Nations Health Plan and the Tripartite FN Health Plan
- Guide and oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of a reporting system that accurately measures the FNHS performance against its strategic plans and action plans
- Participate on the committees as required
MEMBERS
Pierre Leduc - Chair
Pierre’s experience in the health care industry spans three continents and more than 37 years, with the last 14 years in British Columbia. For the past decade he has served on the board of directors of Providence Health Care. He has over 25 years of senior management leadership experience in the health care industry and over 20 years of experience on public, private, and not-for-profit governance boards as well as having extensive experience managing budgets of $10 million to over $500 million
Lydia Hwitsum - Vice-Chair
She graduated from University of Victoria’s Law School in 1997, has a Certificate in the Administration of Aboriginal Government, a Diploma in Public Sector Management at the University of Victoria, and has training in Conflict Resolution. Lydia has held a number of prominent leadership positions, including Chief of Cowichan Tribes, Task Group member of the First Nations Summit, BC Region elected representative on the Assembly of First Nations National Women’s Council, and former Chair of the First Nations Health Council. She also has served on a number of Boards, including at the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development, the Land Title and Survey Authority, and the Tele’ethw Aboriginal Capital Corporation.
John Scherebnyj, CGA - Secretary
John has professional accounting and auditing qualifications with leadership and management experience at senior levels in public and private sectors in Canada. He has more than 35 years combined experience in Canada working with Federal and Territorial Governments and Aboriginal organizations. (Health Canada, INAC, CRA)
Madeline Dion-Stout
Through her numerous accomplishments as a nurse, teacher, and philosopher, Ms. Dion Stout is a leader in the health development of Aboriginal people. Ms. Dion Stout’s family provided her with a strong head start on the Kehewin First Nation. After graduating as a registered nurse in 1968, she returned to school to complete a Bachelor of Nursing with Distinction. She then completed her MA in International Affairs. Madeleine Kētēskwew Dion Stout was honoured with an honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia. As well, the Canadian Nurses Association chose her for the Centennial Award that was given to 100 outstanding nurses in 2008. In 2010, she recieved the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in Health. Ms. Dion Stout was appointed by Prime Minister Jean Chretien as a member of the National Forum on Health. Recently, she was appointed Vice-Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada. She also serves on several non-governmental boards and committees.
Matt Pasco, MBA
Matt is the department head and instructor for the Administrative and Aboriginal Community Economic Development Programs at NVIT. He was also the Director of Finance and Administration and Acting Dean for the Institute of Indigenous Government. Matt is a member of the Oregon Jack Creek Band.
Ruth Williams
Ruth is the CEO for All Nations Trust Company, which is an Aboriginal financial institution owned by 200 shareholders providing commercial loans, mortgages and other business development services throughout BC. She has over 30 years of experience in social and economic development for First Nations people in BC. Ruth is from the Shuswap Nation and descended from Tl;Etoinqox-t’in and High Bar First Nations.
Carol Anne Hilton, MBA
Carol Anne has extensive business and economic experience, which ranges from reviewing and approving business loans to providing business and strategic planning. Her educational background is a Masters degree in Business Management and First Nations Studies. Carol Anne’s thesis research focuses on the value of Traditional Economic Knowledge and its’ application to modern contexts and business practices. Carol Anne is from the Hesquiaht First Nations.
For more information on the First Nations Health Society, please contact:
Carla Tehau