First Nations Health Authority

Harm reduction saves lives, and three First Nations youth want to create more awareness about the importance of having open conversations about substance use. Learn more about this new campaign at our latest news story: https://bit.ly/4fXkXH5

Are you interested in work where you can make a meaningful difference in the health care field? The First Nations Health Authority is currently seeeking Medical Office Assistants throughout the province, including positions with Tseycum (North Saanich), Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo) and Esquimalt (Victoria). Interested? You can find the role at workwithus.fnha.ca by searching "Medical Office Assistant" and selecting the Vancouver Island Region posting, or filter by Region to see all roles that are open in your area!

Summer vacation is almost over, and that means children will soon be back at school. As kids return to childcare spaces or classrooms, they will be interacting with many more people than they do at home, increasing their chances of being exposed to infectious diseases. Learn why you should include vaccinations as part of back-to-school planning at our latest news story: https://bit.ly/3Mh7pZf

Though families mark the arrival of a baby with their own protocols and in their own ways, these celebrations – like many other ceremonies – were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. And so, on June 19, 2024, Tem'elíe Midwifery (Tem'elíe, meaning “Salmonberry Time") organized to have the babies born from July 2023 to June 2024 brought to Seabird Island to welcome them Earthside – a special celebration for receiving babies into the world. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4dSETZY

The First Nations Health Authority will be at the YWCA Career Zone - Indigenous Job Fair on Aug. 21 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.! Ask us about FNHA at the Career Zone (1256 Granville St. 2nd floor). We will also be at the STENISTOWL Conference on Aug. 21 – 23! Come stop by to say hello if you are near Camosun College - Lansdowne Campus. Come stop by to hear about our Raising the Canoe and FireKeepers programs, current Job opportunities, programs, and what FNHA offers!

The deadline for the fall cohort has been extended until Aug. 28, 2024. Apply today!

Sugarcane, directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, highlights the strength and resilience of First Nations people as they confront the intergenerational trauma inflicted by the residential school system. The film is now showing at Paradise Cinemas in Williams Lake and The Vic Theatre in Victoria. It will also open in Vancouver on August 23 at the Vancity Theatre, and September 6 at the Rio Theatre. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3WP2K5E

The 48th annual Elders Gathering was held on August 13 -14 at the Vancouver Convention Centre on xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) territory. Hear from Elder Glen Dixon about his experience attending the gathering and the important role that Elders play in our communities at our latest news story: https://bit.ly/3AuiTWP

Do you have a story of recovery from substance use you’d be willing to share to help encourage/inspire others? Email us at [email protected] and we will write a story about your journey to be shared during September, which is Recovery Month. You can read last year’s stories about two Recovery Wellness Champions, including our own Chief Medical Officer, here: https://bit.ly/3yQdAjT

We are honoured to be present at the 48th Annual First Nations Elders Gathering taking place today and tomorrow. Come visit us in East Ballroom B!