Video Conference Presentation for First Nations Health Directors and Staff
BASIS FOR A FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT PRESENTATION
On September 29th, 2010, senior officials from Health Canada, BC Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport and the First Nations Health Council, will be presenting the recently initialled Basis for a Framework Agreement through videoconference to BC First Nations.
The Basis for a Framework Agreement on First Nations Health Governance is the first step in BC First Nations taking greater control over health programs and services. BC First Nations are the first in Canada to have reached such an agreement with both Federal and Provincial Governments.
The Basis for a Framework Agreement on First Nations Health Governance is a non-binding political agreement that sets the agenda for negotiation of a legal agreement. The legal agreement will enable a new First Nations Health Authority to take over programs, services, functions, and activities of First Nations and Inuit Health BC region, and some FNIH Branch and headquarters roles, activities, and functions. The legal agreement will also describe what current provincial health services may be assumed by a First Nations Health Authority. The legal agreement is expected to be concluded by June 2012.
In undertaking this important work, what are the unique questions and concerns of health directors? The video-conference presentation on September 29th, 2010 offers First Nations Health Directors and their staff the opportunity to speak directly with senior officials about the Basis Agreement. Please join us for this important dialogue on September 29th, 2010.
What: Presentation on Basis for a Framework Agreement
When: September 29th, 2010
Where: Videoconference- bridging provided by First Nations and Inuit Health. Please email: