About this Program
The FNHA supports a suite of community-based programs and services as well as tools and resources that aim to improve health outcomes associated with chronic conditions for First Nations individuals, families and communities. Initiatives promote healthy behaviours and supportive environments, particularly in the areas of preventative health measures and chronic condition management.
We focus on balance in body, mind, heart, and spirit. To that end, focus is placed on cultural connection, healthy eating, physical activity, health awareness, preventative screening and living well with chronic conditions.
Wellness and Prevention
Here is a list of resources to help you in your wellness journey:
Diabetes
Information and resources for diabetes prevetion and living well with diabetes.
- Healthy Lifestyle to Manage Diabetes (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreational Council or I-SPARC): Ways to live well with type 2 diabetes
- Healthy Eating on a Budget Cookbook for Diabetes (Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council): Healthy recipes for preventing or living well with diabetes and nutrition information
- Understanding Adult Type 2 Diabetes Video Series (Interior Health): Covers many topics related to understanding diabetes and diabetes care, such as blood sugar monitoring, nutrition and caring for your feet
- Handbook for Indigenous Peoples Living with Diabetes (National Indigenous Diabetes Association): Learn about culture and diabetes, prevention and managing diabetes, mental health and more
- On the Road to Diabetes Health (Fraser Health): Covers physical wellness in relation to diabetes, including checking blood sugars, medications, travel tips and more
- Make it Sacred (Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle): Healthy living resource for those on the path of wholistic health and wellness. Resources include mindful eating, engaging our physical body, peace finding, restoring balance within self and the moon teachings
- Food is Medicine Cooking Show (I-SPARC): Dietitians explore recipes that are accessible and nutritious while celebrating traditional foods
- Food is Medicine Recipe Book (FNHA and I-SPARC): Accessible and nutritious recipes that celebrate traditional foods
- A Conversation on Diabetes Webinar (Diabetes Canada): A discussion on Indigenous health history, experiences living with diabetes, strategies and more
- Resources for People with Diabetes (Diabetes Canada): Additional resources for a range of diabetes-related topics
Kidney Health
Information and resources to support the physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing of people living with kidney disease, care partners and living donors. Learn about food and diet, medications, symptoms, mental wellness, finances, travel and more with the following resources:
Arthritis
Information, prevention, exercise and treatments for people living with arthritis. Learn more about peer support, exercise programs, pain and fatigue management, travelling clinic and community services:
- Mary Pack Arthritis Program (Vancouver Coastal Health): Comprehensive collection of education and treatment services for people living with arthritis in British Columbia
- ArthritisBC+ME: Services and programs across BC for people living with Arthritis
Lung Health
Information and resources for lung health, including prevention and living with lung conditions.
Chronic Pain
Resources and education for people living with chronic pain, including webinars, videos, peer support groups and access to workshops.
Cardiovascular
Information and resources to support people living with or affected by heart conditions.
