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Yellow Wolf Inter-Tribal Powwow - A 2019 Day of Wellness Supported Event

This summer's Indigenous Peoples Day of Wellness Grants provided by the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) will support innovative online activities.

The FNHA recognizes the impacts that physical distancing and social isolation may have on the health and well-being of First Nations individuals, families and communities. With this in mind, the FNHA is providing Indigenous Peoples Day of Wellness Grants to support community-led, virtual celebrations in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day on Sunday, June 21, 2020. These celebrations are intended to promote culture, resilience and community while still respecting physical distancing.

First Nations communities, schools and health and social organizations that provide wellness services to Indigenous British Columbians will be eligible for up to $1,000 to conduct their own virtual/online celebration to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Some examples of virtual/online celebrations Include:

• ​Elder and youth dialogues

• Crafting workshops (beading, painting, weaving, etc.)

• Storytelling, video projects or podcasts

• Educational webinars (medicines, cultural teachings, language, youth perspective)

• Online community games, challenges and contests, particularly those that engage Indigenous youth (scavenger hunt, powwow, step challenge, virtual sports)

Grant Criteria:

1. The Grants are intended to support virtual initiatives that encourage First Nations in BC to celebrate and honour National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2020
2. Activities must be conducted through methods that support physical distancing and in alignment with Orders of the Provincial Health Officer (e.g., virtual gatherings, webinars)
3. Eligible recipients include First Nations communities, BC schools, and health and social organizations that provide wellness services to Indigenous people in BC
4. Recipients are encouraged to collaborate with neighbouring communities and organizations where feasible
5. Eligible recipients are able to access a single grant up to $1,000 and completion of a brief closing report will be required to capture the highlights of your initiative.

How to Apply:

Deadline to submit an application is Friday, June 19, 2020.

There are three ways to submit an application:

1. Com​plete the online​ application form (preferred method)

2. Complete the application form and email to active@fnha.ca

3. Complete the application form and fax to 604-666-3867  

Note: if faxing, please call us at (778) 984-8884 to notify

For more information, please email active@fnha.ca or call (778) 984-8884.