Community stories - First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)

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Going for a walk together: How First Nations are restoring land, water and wellness in Chilliwack

Fraser Salish

Sep 2, 2026 — The Yakweakwioose Land, Water & Wellness project led by S.A.Y…. [read more] Read more

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Run the Spit: Celebrating culture, wellness and community spirit

Vancouver Island

Sep 2, 2026 — Each year, the Indigenous Peoples Day of Wellness (IPDoW) grants… [read more] Read more

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Fort Nelson First Nation: Honouring lives, reducing stigma and building hope

Northern

Aug 27, 2026 — At Fort Nelson First Nation, harm reduction is about more… [read more] Read more

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Recentering through culture: Penticton Indian Band’s toxic drug response

Interior

Aug 20, 2026 — Penticton Indian Band is taking a community-wide approach to addressing… [read more] Read more

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Tseshaht Fish Days brings community together through traditional harvesting

Vancouver Island

Aug 19, 2026 — Before sunrise on July 11, community members began arriving at… [read more] Read more

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Connection is the Opposite of Addiction: Squamish Nation’s harm reduction approach

Vancouver Coastal

Aug 6, 2026 — Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day, Squamish Nation shares how… [read more] Read more

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Ceremony at the center of Lu’ma’s care

Vancouver Coastal

Jul 23, 2026 — When providing health care services to First Nations communities, ceremony… [read more] Read more

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Patient travel clerks help ease the burden during medical crises

Interior

Jul 20, 2026 — When community members are facing a serious illness, specialist appointment,… [read more] Read more

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

Jul 18, 2026 — New website offers improved navigation and connection to FNHA regional… [read more] Read more

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National Nursing Week Profile: Suzanna Ho

May 11, 2021 — Building the bridges that bring us forward Suzanna Ho, Manager,… [read more] Read more

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National Nursing Week Profile: Kate Hodgson

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National Nursing Week Profile: Amber Froste

Community

May 11, 2021 — Building community through care Amber Froste has always had a… [read more] Read more

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My Journey into Advance Care Planning

Jan 25, 2021 — Fancy C. Poitras Senior Policy Analyst, FNHANo one really wants… [read more] Read more

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Good Medicine: Calling all Wellness Champions!

Fraser Salish

Jul 24, 2020 — Share your wellness journey with us. The First Nations Health… [read more] Read more

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Communities Connect with Virtual Stick Game Tournament

Jul 10, 2020 — Use your imagination and play virtual games with your friends… [read more] Read more

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BC First Nations Wellness Champion: Stacie Coutlee

Jul 2, 2020 — Stacie is from Upper Nicola Band. She is the daughter… [read more] Read more

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Being a father is holy work

Jun 18, 2020 — "Being a father is holy work." – Dr. Evan Adams,… [read more] Read more

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Are you ready to unplug and get out in nature?

May 6, 2020 — Pamela Crema, FNHA Nursing Manager-Interior Region “We are nature and… [read more] Read more

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BC First Nations Wellness Champion: Jessie Newman from Skidegate, Haida Gwaii

Northern, Vancouver Island

Mar 16, 2020 — Motivated by family, Jessie is helping others. Jessie Newman is… [read more] Read more

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“Nurturing Spirit”: Rest and relaxation are good for our health and wellness

Health and wellness

Oct 31, 2019 — OCMO Message Series: Each month, physicians from the Office of… [read more] Read more

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30×30 Tips: Bone Health and Staying Active

Sep 25, 2019 — Staying active is good for us inside and out! Even… [read more] Read more

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30×30 Tips: Fueling Your Body with Good Food and Positive Energy

Northern

Sep 24, 2019 — Rebecca Sovdi is a Registered Dietician and a Senior Policy… [read more] Read more

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30×30 Active Challenge: On the path to take care of myself

Sep 19, 2019 — Story shared by BC First Nations Wellness Champion Cindy Robinson… [read more] Read more

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Finding your Active Levels!

Sep 12, 2019 — A message from Dr. Shannon McDonald, FNHA Deputy Chief Medical… [read more] Read more