Vancouver Island Archives - First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)

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Wildfire smoke: Protecting your health during smoke season

Advisory/Alerts

Aug 13, 2026 — As wildfire season continues across B.C, First Nations communities may… [read more] Read more

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Indigenous Milk Medicine Week celebrates Indigenous Life-Givers, breastfeeders and chestfeeders

Health and wellness

Aug 13, 2026 — Every year from August 8 to 14, FNHA marks Indigenous… [read more] Read more

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Stay safe in the water this summer with simple safety steps

Health and wellness

Aug 12, 2026 — A message from Dr. Evan Adams, FNHA Deputy Chief Medical… [read more] Read more

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Extension to the temporary Medical Transportation mileage rate

Health benefits

Aug 4, 2026 — First Nations Health Benefits (FNHB) continues to monitor fuel prices… [read more] Read more

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FNHA health benefits support for clients and providers during wildfire evacuations

Uncategorized

Jul 30, 2026 — FNHA Health Benefits (FNHB) is here to support clients who… [read more] Read more

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Supporting Health Care Providers in Rural and Remote Communities

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Jul 16, 2026 — Real-Time Virtual Support connects rural and remote providers to expert… [read more] Read more

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International Drug Users’ Remembrance Day: Honouring lives lost and supporting healing

News releases

Jul 16, 2026 — A message from Dr. Evan Adams, FNHA Deputy Chief Medical… [read more] Read more

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Bringing services closer to home: Introducing the New FNHA.ca

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Jul 15, 2026 — New website offers improved navigation and connection to FNHA regional… [read more] Read more

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Strengthening cultural safety in BC health care

News releases

Jul 9, 2026 — Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ… [read more] Read more

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Preventing injuries saves lives across BC

News releases

Jun 30, 2026 — Canadian Injury Prevention Day highlights simple steps to keep First… [read more] Read more

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It’s a wrap on FNHA’s annual 30×30 physical activity challenge!

FNHA

Jun 30, 2026 — Congratulations to everyone who took part and got moving A… [read more] Read more

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A diabetes strategy grounded in respect: a journey across Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island

Jun 26, 2026 — Community engagement sessions brought together participants from Uchucklesaht, Snuneymuxw, Wei… [read more] Read more

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Communicable Disease Response Toolkit supports First Nations community health planning

Health and wellness

Jun 25, 2026 — A guide to help First Nations health teams prepare for… [read more] Read more

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Alhgoh learning pathway launched to advance Indigenous cultural safety

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Jun 25, 2026 — New accredited online course supports health care providers to deliver… [read more] Read more

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Sharing teachings on Indigenizing Harm Reduction

Health and wellness

Jun 18, 2026 — FNHA has developed a visual media bundle to support partners… [read more] Read more

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National Indigenous History Month: A shared commitment to wellness

Northern

Jun 18, 2026 — A joint statement from FNHA and Northern Health about the… [read more] Read more

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Father’s Day contest winners

Contests

Jun 18, 2026 — The FNHA's Office of the Chief Medical Officer received almost… [read more] Read more

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Lu’ma Medical Centre opens first Indigenous traditional medicine pharmacy in BC

Uncategorized

Jun 11, 2026 — The opening of an Indigenous traditional medicine pharmacy at Lu'ma… [read more] Read more

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FNHA shares recipients of second HIV Community Wellness funding cycle

Fraser Salish

Jun 11, 2026 — FNHA is pleased to announce the recipients of the second… [read more] Read more

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Applications for 2026 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants now open

Health and wellness

Jun 7, 2026 — Supporting First Nations ‑ led events, gatherings, and ceremonies to… [read more] Read more

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First Nations leaders honour resilience, community action at Vancouver Coastal caucus

Vancouver Coastal

Jun 3, 2026 — Spring caucus participants shared community-driven approaches to combatting the toxic… [read more] Read more

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ALS Awareness Month: Learning the signs and sharing support

Uncategorized

Jun 3, 2026 — While ALS is incurable, there are supports to make living… [read more] Read more

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Find harm reduction services near you

Health and wellness

May 29, 2026 — If you or someone you love uses substances, please know… [read more] Read more

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Supporting your wellness during allergy season in a changing climate

Health benefits

May 28, 2026 — Climate change is causing allergy season to start earlier, last… [read more] Read more