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Elder Eugene Harry encourages spiritual grounding for emergency preparedness

Fraser Salish

May 8, 2026 — FNHA shares traditional teachings for Emergency Preparedness Week 2026 Read more

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Restoring clam harvesting strengthens both culture and climate health

Vancouver Island

May 7, 2026 — SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation and FNHA host gathering for tackling climate… [read more] Read more

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FNHA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nel Wieman receives Inaugural Indigenous Health Advocacy Award

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May 7, 2026 — Honour from Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada recognizes courageous advocacy… [read more] Read more

Contests

Announcing the Winners of Our First Nations Mother’s Day Contest!

Fraser Salish

May 6, 2026 — This year, we received nearly 50 heartfelt submissions honouring the… [read more] Read more

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Bringing birth back to community: Echo Sulin’s journey in midwifery

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May 5, 2026 — International day of the Midwife, May 5, is a time… [read more] Read more

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Connection is medicine during Mental Health Week

Health and wellness

May 4, 2026 — First Nations teachings remind us that strong relationships support mental… [read more] Read more

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Esquimalt Health Centre celebrates grand opening

Vancouver Island

May 1, 2026 — For Immediate Release Shared territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt and… [read more] Read more

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Empowering Health Directors through the Centre for Indigenous Health Leadership

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May 1, 2026 — The certificate program helps leaders strengthen practical skills, build confidence… [read more] Read more

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Honouring and remembering the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People

FNHA

Apr 30, 2026 — Uplifting First Nations voices on MMIWG Day A message from… [read more] Read more

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Transforming care in northern BC

Northern

Apr 29, 2026 — Dadzi Wellness Centre opens near Fort St. James providing culturally… [read more] Read more

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FNHA releases Paddling Together, the 2026/27 Summary Service Plan

Health and wellness

Apr 21, 2026 — The plan outlines FNHA's priorities, goals and guideposts for advancing… [read more] Read more

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Expanding access to health services in Gwa’yas’dums (Gilford Island)

Vancouver Island

Apr 21, 2026 — How community advocacy, infrastructure investment, and partnership brought care closer… [read more] Read more

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FNHA publishes evidence brief to advance accessibility for First Nations in BC

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Apr 16, 2026 — Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ… [read more] Read more

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Honouring lives, strengthening healing: Ten years of the toxic drug public health emergency

Fraser Salish

Apr 15, 2026 — First Nations communities continue to lead with wellness through culture… [read more] Read more

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10 years of the toxic drug public health emergency; healing and hope for the future

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Apr 15, 2026 — For Immediate Release Unceded territories of the x ʷ m… [read more] Read more

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TRU and FNHA sign MOU to advance First Nations health and education

Health and wellness

Apr 14, 2026 — Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc – KAMLOOPS – The First Nations Health… [read more] Read more

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Fraser Salish Region hosts seasonal gathering rooted in traditional wellness

Fraser Salish

Apr 14, 2026 — The first gathering of its kind in the region invited… [read more] Read more

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FNHA Statement on passing of Shane Pointe

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Apr 10, 2026 — Unceded territories of the x ʷ məθk ʷ əy ̓… [read more] Read more

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Indigenous Nurses Day: Paddling on the River of Life

Health and wellness

Apr 9, 2026 — The River of Life is an animated film that shows… [read more] Read more

Contests

Honouring our Matriarchs: Mother’s Day contest

Apr 8, 2026 — Tell us about a special First Nations mother / mother… [read more] Read more

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A healthy mouth supports wholistic wellness

Health benefits

Apr 8, 2026 — Small daily habits can make a big difference in your… [read more] Read more

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Temporary MT mileage rate increase – Effective May 11, 2026

Health benefits

Apr 5, 2026 — As gas prices across BC increase, First Nations Health Benefits… [read more] Read more

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Food is Medicine: Celebrating wellness through culture

Northern

Apr 2, 2026 — Highlighting the teachings and resources shared during National Nutrition Month… [read more] Read more

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World Health Day: Honouring First Nations teachings of health and wellness

Health and wellness

Apr 1, 2026 — A message from Dr. Evan Adams, Deputy Chief Medical Officer,… [read more] Read more