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Celebrating the clinicians who make it possible this Allied Health Professionals Day

Community Health and Allied Health

Oct 14, 2026 — On Oct. 14, we celebrate the allied health professionals working… [read more] Read more

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Applications open for Indigenous Nursing Research Chairs Program

Oct 13, 2026 — FNHA is pleased to support the launch of the Canadian… [read more] Read more

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Wilp D’mootxw – Nec’a Yikh physician team wins award for excellence in primary care

Northern

Oct 8, 2026 — The physician team at the Wilp D’mootxw – Nec’a Yikh… [read more] Read more

FNHA info

Updates to Medical Transportation Benefit client forms

Health benefits

Oct 8, 2026 — The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is committed to providing… [read more] Read more

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The 2026-2027 Winter Wellness Grants are now open!

FNHA

Oct 8, 2026 — The winter season is an opportunity for us to focus… [read more] Read more

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Honouring and Advancing the calls for justice on National Day of Action for MMIWG2S+

FNHA

Oct 1, 2026 — A message from FNHA Chief Executive Officer Monica McAlduff Read more

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Orange Shirt Day 2026: Truth to Accountability

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Sep 30, 2026 — On Orange Shirt Day, we remember the children who never… [read more] Read more

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FNHA statement on Second Sons gathering

Sep 29, 2026 — First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) strongly condemns the Second Sons… [read more] Read more

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How FNHA, Fraser Health and SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine are working together to improve health and wellness of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in BC

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World Environmental Health Day: Healthy Environments, Strong Communities

FNHA

Sep 24, 2026 — A message from Dr. Kamran Golmohammadi, Medical Officer, Public Health,… [read more] Read more

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Protect Your Voice: Reducing Your Risk of Mouth and Throat Cancer

Health and wellness

Sep 24, 2026 — FNHA is launching a new public health campaign to raise… [read more] Read more

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FNHA launches Mental Wellness, Substance Use and Healing Framework

FNHA

Sep 21, 2026 — FNHA is excited to launch its new Mental Wellness, Substance… [read more] Read more

News releases

Statement on the updated CMA Code of Ethics and Professionalism

Sep 18, 2026 — Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ… [read more] Read more

FNHA info

RSV protection during pregnancy for the 2026-27 season

Health benefits

Sep 17, 2026 — Eligible pregnant individuals can receive the Abrysvo® vaccine to help… [read more] Read more

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FNHA releases Traditional Wellness Framework Implementation Plan

FNHA

Sep 14, 2026 — FNHA has released a Traditional Wellness Framework Implementation Plan, which… [read more] Read more

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Medical transportation benefit updates: Extension to the temporary mileage rate

Health benefits

Sep 10, 2026 — First Nations Health Benefits (FNHB) continues to monitor fuel prices… [read more] Read more

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Changing the narrative on suicide: World Suicide Prevention Day

Health and wellness

Sep 10, 2026 — A message from Dr. Nolan Hop Wo, Medical Officer, Mental… [read more] Read more

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Walking together: My family’s FASD story

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Sep 3, 2026 — At FNHA, we recognize Sept. 9 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum… [read more] Read more

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International Overdose Awareness Day: Creating pathways to healing through culture

Health and wellness

Aug 31, 2026 — A message from Dr. Nel Wieman, FNHA Chief Medical Officer;… [read more] Read more

News releases

Statement on the Province’s decision to cancel 900 Helmcken Street overdose prevention site

Health and wellness

Aug 28, 2026 — Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ… [read more] Read more

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A shared vision for First Nations health and wellness on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island

Aug 27, 2026 — After 18 months of engagement, review and collaboration, FNHA’s Vancouver… [read more] Read more

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Healthy communities start at home

Health and wellness

Aug 18, 2026 — From food security to cultural connection, Social Determinants of Health… [read more] Read more

Advisories and alerts

Wildfire smoke: Protecting your health during smoke season

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