Tripartite Committee discusses regional focus on First Nations Health transformation

interim First Nations Health Authority – February 20, 2012

“We don’t really have a template. What we’re seeing is that things are playing out the way they need to in every region…we need to figure out how we support those regional conversations to make sure we can get to agreements.” - Joe Gallagher, CEO of the interim First Nations Health Authority

VANCOUVER - Members of the Tripartite Committee on First Nations Health (TCFNH) met in Vancouver on Feb. 7 to discuss progress on the shared goal of improving First Nations health in the province. The Tripartite Framework Agreement on First Nations Health approved by BC First Nations set out the membership of the TCFNH. 

A number of important updates came on Framework Agreement Implementation, Health Actions with a focus on Primary Care and Regional Partnership Accord developments…

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The first training session of 2012 for Aboriginal Doula’s has been announced! This next training session will take place on March 4-8 and will be located in Port Alberni, BC. If you are interested in receiving this training, please fill out the registration form and submit it to Lucy Barney by February 24th, 2012.

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New Health Governance Workbook unveiled at Island Caucus meeting

NANAIMO - Chiefs, Health Directors, community members, First Nations Health Council (FNHC) and interim First Nations Health Authority (iFNHA) staff were on hand for the Vancouver Island regional caucus session in Nanaimo February 1-2. The event had an air of optimism but was marked by a somber mood for many following the recent passing of some community members in unrelated events from around the island region.

A number of topics and discussions took place but the main focus of the session was the launch of the new ‘Navigating the Currents of Change: Managing the Transition to a New First Nations Health Governance Structure’ workbook that allows for input on the next steps to be taken and future makeup of a permanent First Nations Health Authority in BC…

FNHC Infobulletin Volume 5 Issue 1 | January 2012

Tripartite Framework Agreement on First Nations Health Governance is signed – Now What? | Fraser Salish Nations and Fraser Health Authority sign landmark partnership accord | FNHDA Update: Happy New Year! | Research & Surveillance - Cluster Update | Native Education College: Aboriginal Health Care Assistant Program | AIDS/HIV - BC First Nations Aboriginal Review Committee (ARC): The Seek and Treat for Optimal Prevention of HIV/AIDS Pilot Project | Northern BC Aboriginal HIV AIDS Task Force presents: We Are Not Afraid: Knowledge is Empowering | Community Engagement Hubs collaborate with Around the Kitchen Table | Aboriginal Patient Liaisons: Becoming Equipped to Better Serve First Nations | Better Together Session: FNHS and Health Canada staff begin meeting, talking, and sharing the goal of a First Nations Health Authority | Making the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointment | Announcing: 2012 Video Contest “Safer Nations - Injury Prevention” | First Nations Health Society Update