First Nations Health Authority

First Nations Health Authority http://www.fnha.ca/
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first provincial First Nations Health Authority in Canada.

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first provincial First Nations Health Authority in Canada. Dedicated to transforming health services for First Nations and Aboriginal people in BC, the FNHA is improving the health of communities by advancing the quality of health care delivered to BC First Nations and Aboriginal people. This page is managed by the Communications Team, and while we

try to best direct community members to reach the answers they need, please be aware that questions that fall outside of the area of communications should be emailed to: [email protected]

The following content is subject to removal from any First Nations Health Authority social media page:
• Personal or Health Information or other confidential information
• Abusive or vulgar language
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• Spam or another form of advertising; and/or violations of federal or provincial law

Any inappropriate materials, links, messages and language or defamatory statements will be moderated by the FNHA site maintainer. Social Media Moderation Policy: https://www.fnha.ca/social-media-moderation-policy

Your input helps decide what programs and services communities in the Fraser Salish Region receive, and every voice matt...
06/04/2026

Your input helps decide what programs and services communities in the Fraser Salish Region receive, and every voice matters. Until June 30, 2026, those who complete the survey will be entered into a draw to win a prize.

Complete the survey: https://bit.ly/4fnxdCZ

Curious about the goals we’re building on? Check out the last Regional Health and Wellness Plan on our website: https://bit.ly/49T438R

Contact Megan Kingwill, Manager of Projects, at [email protected] for support or to answer any questions.

Health leaders from 14 First Nations communities along BC's South and Central Coast and in the Southern Stl'atl'imx regi...
06/04/2026

Health leaders from 14 First Nations communities along BC's South and Central Coast and in the Southern Stl'atl'imx region are highlighting community-driven responses to the toxic drug crisis, with a focus on culture and recovery.

Learn more about the Vancouver Coastal Regional Spring Caucus, held May 20–21, at our latest news story.

​​​​​​​Spring caucus participants shared community-driven approaches to combatting the toxic drug crisis

FYI for those in the Mount Waddington area.
06/03/2026

FYI for those in the Mount Waddington area.

PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for the Mount Waddington area.
- Check out Island Health’s Harm Reduction Services page at https://ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF to find information on overdose prevention and supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services and more.
- For harm reduction services and information, including naloxone programs, visit Toward the Heart at https://ow.ly/Nlzv50PLkLO
- If you’re using alone, try the Lifeguard App at https://ow.ly/183a50PLkLN or the Brave App at https://ow.ly/rbxN50PLkLG, or call the National Overdose Response Service at 1-888-688-6677
- For Indigenous-specific information, visit the First Nations Health Authority’s Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction pages at https://ow.ly/ktA450PLkNW

Announcing a health research opportunity with UBC! A UBC-led study explores the barriers rural residents face in partici...
06/02/2026

Announcing a health research opportunity with UBC!

A UBC-led study explores the barriers rural residents face in participating in health services or clinical research, including distance, limited local resources, work, and privacy concerns. Your input can help improve research access and relevance for rural communities across BC.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/439TCMI

If you have lived experience participating in clinical or health services research as a rural resident or have been unable to participate in research due to your geographic location, you can take the survey here: https://bit.ly/4uIcwpZ

There's still one week to share a story about a First Nations father or father figure in your life! Four winners will ea...
06/01/2026

There's still one week to share a story about a First Nations father or father figure in your life! Four winners will each receive a $50 gift card.

Learn more in the link below.

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“I grow to***co to honour its traditional significance as a sacred medicine used in ceremony, prayer and offerings. Enga...
05/31/2026

“I grow to***co to honour its traditional significance as a sacred medicine used in ceremony, prayer and offerings. Engaging with the plant in this way helps me stay grounded in its origins and informs how I approach my work in a good way with care and respect."

​​​​​​​​​​On World No (Commercial) To***co Day (May 31), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) staff are sharing the strength and healing that comes from growing, preparing and learning about traditional to***co in a good way.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/432egOQ

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Overdose Prevention Services (OPS) and naloxone can help keep us and our loved ones safe while using substances.Find OPS...
05/29/2026

Overdose Prevention Services (OPS) and naloxone can help keep us and our loved ones safe while using substances.

Find OPS and harm reduction services in your community here: https://bit.ly/4uAdDrK

05/29/2026

Check out this great message from B.C. Centre for Disease Control for World No (Commercial) To***co Day, coming up on May 31.

05/29/2026

Alcohol influence is everywhere: on social media, in advertising, even on the clothes we wear.

FNHA is a partner is a new campaign called “Under the Influences,” an awareness campaign that invites you to see alcohol differently.

Learn why influence matters at SeeAlcoholDifferently.ca.

FYI for those in the Quesnel area.
05/29/2026

FYI for those in the Quesnel area.

There has been a recent increase in toxic drug poisonings from Quesnel, BC and area. Substances circulating in community are highly toxic, causing heavy and prolonged sedation, and require more naloxone to reverse. Overdoses are happening when the substances are smoked and/or injected.

Read the full advisory here: stories.northernhealth.ca/news/overdose-advisory-quesnel-0

For information on other current drug alerts and advisories for the region, visit: www.northernhealth.ca/health-topics/overdose-prevention

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