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
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 4 Issue 3 | October 2011
Partners Sign Historic First Nations Health Agreement | FNHDA Update: AGM September 21 & 22 | Aboriginal Practical Nursing Program celebrates 10 student graduates | Unique program teaches cultural competency | Research & Surveillance - Cluster Update | FNHS Annual Report Highlights | Traditional Healers Gathering: Oct 12 & 13 | Aboriginal Patient Navigators in British Columbia | Gathering Wisdom, Now What? Second Annual Tripartite Videoconference Update Draws Record Crowd | What Exactly is “Health Actions”? | Have you checked out our YouTube channel recently?
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 4 Issue 2 | July 2011
GW IV: A Historic Moment for BC First Nations | Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq: “I would not be here if I did not think this is doable” | GW IV: Standing Up Leadership, Celebrating Unity | “Health is not so much about medical care, but being well inside.” Keynote address by Nainoa Thompson | Health Directors Update – Health Directors Association Regional Sessions a Success! | The winners of the “Active Spirit, Active History” video contest! | Traditional Healers’ Gathering | Important Notice From Census Canada to Canadian Residents |
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 4 Issue 1 | March 2011
Interior Nations Sign Unity Declaration | Health Directors Launch Regional Discussions | Health Actions: “Where the Rubber hits the Road” | Carrier Sekani Family Services Conference Highlights | Dr. Gabor Mate- In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts| CSFS Bah’lats- A Feast to Remember | Renewing our Response Update | Ruth Williams inducted into Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame | First Newsletter from the BC First Nations Panorama Implementation Project! | Updated contract process to provide Hubs with consistent funding schedules and planning | Hearts@Work Health Fair in Lytton/Boothroyd | “Moving Forward Together”: A Communications Strategy & Tool-kit | Tripartite Evaluation of the H1N1 Pandemic Response | Social Media Launch: FNHC Twitter, Facebook & YouTube! | FNHC’s Active Spirit,
Active History Video Contest! | Take our Communications Survey!
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 3 Issue 3 | November 2010
Report from Ian Potter | Regional Governance Updates | FNHC Welcomes new relationship with Ministry | Health Directors membership drive | Tla’Amin Nation’s Strong Medicine Program | Considering an Eye Exam | Renewing our Response Update | Stories from Tsilhqot’in, Seabird and Haida Hubs | Northwest Health Conference | Hub Video- Coming Soon! | Tripartite Data Sharing Agreement signed | Regional Health Survey Cultural Interpretation Sessions | Census Changes Cause for Concern | Cultural Competency Training launched | Seabird Island’s Aboriginal Nursing Pilot Program
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 3 Issue 2 | July 2010
Health Council shift to Regional Representation | Health Directors Incorporate | First Nations from across Canada seeking advice on Tripartite agreements | Regional Governance Supports in Place | Seabird Island Health Services receives BC Medical Association Award for Health Promotion | Ts’ewulthun Health Centre wins Canadian Public Health Association award for Innovation in Family Health | Traditional Medicine Scan reveals Community consensus | Regional Health Survey- The next steps… | Community Engagement Hub Update | Northern Liaison to support Health Planning & Community Engagement Hub Development | Proactive Communications and the Secwepemc Hub | Ruth Williams to receive Honorary Doctorate of Laws from TRU | Madeleine Dion-Stout receives Aboriginal Achievement Award | The First Nations Health Council wants to Share your Stories |
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 3 Issue 1 | March 2010
Governance Video in Development | Health Governance Timeline | Health Governance FAQ’s | Physical Activity Strategy | Traditional Medicine Survey | A focus on Maternal and Child Health | First Nations eHealth Knowledge Generation and Sharing | Seabird Hub hosts Elders Gathering | H1N1 Evaluation Project | Regional Health Survey | 80% of First Nations complete Health Human Resources Scan |
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 2 Issue 4 | December 2009
HEALTH GOVERNANCE: Health Directors form Association | FNHC Co-Chair Update | POPULATION HEALTH: Win Olympic Tickets! | Role Model Poster Winners | Ts’ktlclaycawts - “They Are Of Age” | H1N1 Training | HEALTH SYSTEMS: eHealth | Community Health Planning Committee | RESEARCH & PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT: Tripartite Data Agreement | Regional Health Survey | HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: Health Workforce Development | Recruitment and Retention | Success Story Winner - Amanda Dixon
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 2 Issue 3 | September 2009
Co-Chair Update- H1N1 | Second First Nations Fitness Course | Health Recruiters get ready for Fall | BC First Nations Holistic Kidsport Program | Northern Youth and Leadership Address HIV/AIDS | Chehalis Opens Snoweyelh Department | Leaders complete Fitness Challenge | Dr. Kyba’s Corner | Governance Update: Your Questions Answered | First Nations eHealth Projects Take Flight | Health Planning Committee Seeks Members | Regional Health Survey Update
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 2 Issue 2 | June 2009
Fitness Course for First Nations | Alaskan Delegation to present at GWIII | Soowahlie, Campbell River complete data collection | The Aboriginal Administrative Data Standard | Bursary & Scholarhip initiatives -deadline Extended | Your Governance Questions Answered | eHealth, Moving Together | Gathering Wisdom III New Dates |
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 2 Issue 1 | March 2009
Gathering Wisdom III, Tripartite Injury Prevention, Call For BC First Nations Directors, 2009/2010 Wellness Diary launched, Vision Screening Training, Health Governance, Food Skills for Families, Technology and Health Data Management
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 1 Issue 4 | December 2008
FNHC to Launch Physical Activity StoryBook; A Message from our Co-Chairs; Health Directors Forum 2008; Are There Alternatives To Prescription Medications?; Health Careers Recruiters Complete Vancouver Island Tour; Call for Participants
Maternal and Child Health Expert Working Group; Feature>Regional Governance Sessions; Mary’s NIHB Corner; Nutrition Survey to Guide Provincial Initiatives; First Nations Regional Health Survey (RHS) Update; Mental Wellness Program Update; eHealth: More Than Just Technology; Community Engagement
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 1 Issue 3 | October 2008
FNHC completes business plan; Best Practices Funding application; Spotlight on Ktunaxa First Nation; FN ActNow update; Health Eating Guidelines; North American Indigenous Games; Red Cross partnership provides training; Vision screening coming soon; FN Health Managers National Conference; Health Survey Participation up; Mental Wellness Program Update
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 1 Issue 2 | July 2008
Tripartite FN Health Plan changing FN Health delivery in BC; Resources for Residential School Survivors; First Nations Health Governance; Regional Surveys; 2nd Annual Gathering Wisdom Forum; Community Best Practices; Community Engagement Hubs; Youth Physical Activity Survey Results; Feeding Mind, Body and Spirit; Health Careers Recruitment Officers; Navigating Dental and NHIB Appeals
FNHC Infobulletin Volume 1 Issue 1 | April 2008
Evolving First Nations Health Council; Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative; Health Careers; Alternative and Traditional Medicine; Early Childhood Development Initiatives; Mental Health and Addictions; Regional Health Surveys; Community Hubs; First Nations Physical Activity Survey; eHealth Center of Excellence