First Nations Health Authority

04/16/2026

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

Today, the 2025 First Nations specific toxic drug deaths and event data was released. The data illustrates an encouraging decrease in toxic drug deaths and events compared to 2024; however, it also reveals that First Nations people continue to be overrepresented in the data 10 years after the toxic drug public health emergency was declared in BC.

The data illustrates the continued disparity between First Nations and non-First Nations people in BC. While First Nations people represent 3.4% of BC's population, in 2025, they represented 15.8% of toxic drug poisoning deaths. Since 2016, 2,836 First ...

04/15/2026

Read Billy's powerful reflection.

04/15/2026

April 14 marked 10 years since the toxic drug public health emergency was declared in BC. FNHA honours and remembers all those whose lives have been lost to toxic drug poisonings, and the families and communities who have been forever changed because of this crisis. Today, and every day, we hold our loved ones, family members, friends and community members in our hearts.

April 14 marked 10 years since the toxic drug public health emergency was declared in BC. On this solemn day, First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) honours and remembers all those whose lives have been lost to toxic drug poisonings, and the families and...

04/14/2026

The FNHA and Thompson Rivers University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize our shared commitment to advancing First Nations health and wellness through education, research and community collaboration in BC.

“I’m encouraged by the potential of this work to support First Nations people entering the health system, strengthen local capacity, and help build systems of care that are rooted in respect, humility, and the lived experiences of our communities,” said Monica McAlduff, Chief Executive Officer, FNHA.

​The three-year agreement establishes an overarching framework for cooperation between TRU and FNHA, focused on...

04/14/2026

We’re hiring a Practice Manager!

Lillooet, BC | n. St’át’imc Primary Care Centre

Looking for a leadership role rooted in community, care, and collaboration? We’re hiring a Practice Manager to support team based primary care on St’át’imc territory.

The n. St’át’imc Primary Care Centre provides culturally safe, trauma informed primary care services to the six n. St’át’imc First Nations communities: Ts’kw’aylaxw, T'it'q'et, Xwisten, Xaxli’p, Sekw'el'was, and Tsal'alh.

This role is key to creating a respectful, organized, and people centred environment where staff, providers, and patients can thrive. Our work is grounded in healing, resilience, and moving forward together.

Learn more about the values that guide our work by watching Náskan Ūxwal (I’m Going Home)👉 https://bit.ly/4cqRc0e

Ready to lead with purpose? Apply today: https://bit.ly/3Q9QjSv

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04/13/2026

Make a meaningful impact in Hazelton, BC.

Join our team at FNHA’s Primary Care Centre, where health care is rooted in culture, community, and a wholistic approach to wellness.

View the job postings and apply online here: https://www.fnha.ca/careers

04/10/2026

At FNHA we raise our hands to Elder Shane's lifetime of work, and hold his family, loved ones and community close in our thoughts and hearts.

One of Elder Shane's most important teachings for FNHA is the term “Nuts amaht," (nə́c̓aʔmat) meaning “We are one" in many Coast Salish languages. He said Nuts amaht is a Coast Salish truth that we are one with all other living beings and their spirits, our ancestors, sacred beings, such as Thunderbird, and the lands, waters, and skies of Mother Earth.

Read the full statement here.

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04/10/2026

A historic moment for First Nations health.

The Tahltan, Kaska, and Taku River Tlingit Nations — alongside the First Nations Health Authority, First Nations Health Council Northern Region, Northern Health Authority, and the Ministry of Health — have signed the 3Nations Transformational Health Declaration.

FNHC's Northern Region representatives Ernie French-Downey, Bev Lambert, and Tracey Woods were proud to take part in the ceremony on the unceded territories of the Kwanlin Dün and Ta'an Kwäch'än peoples in Whitehorse, Yukon.

This declaration is a meaningful step toward self-determined, Nation-driven health for our communities. We celebrate this milestone with the 3Nations Society.

04/10/2026

April 10 marks Indigenous Nurses Day. Today, and every day, we raise our hands to Indigenous nurses and all Community Health Nurses (CHNs) who walk alongside First Nations communities every day.

To better understand the vital work of CHNs, FNHA has released an animated video, The River of Life, sharing what community health nursing looks like in a First Nations context.
“My nursing experience has taught me that care is not a moment, but a journey — much like a river that flows through generations," shares Gary Housty, Vice President of Quality and Chief Nursing and Allied Health Officer at FNHA.

April 10 marks Indigenous Nurses Day. Every day at FNHA, but especially on this day, we raise our hands to Indigenous nurses and all Community Health Nurses (CHNs) who walk alongside First Nations communities every day.

04/09/2026

FNHA would like to share condolences with the family and friends of Te'ta-in (Shane Pointe) from Musqueam. Shane Pointe worked with FNHA as a Knowledge Keeper.

We raise our hands in deep respect as we honour the life and legacy of Uncle Shane Pointe.

Uncle Shane Pointe was honoured with the Honorary Doctor of Original Laws, celebrating his lifelong commitment to community, culture, and the revitalization of Indigenous ways of being.

He was a respected Knowledge Keeper, and ceremonial speaker, and a proud member of the Pointe Family of the Snuneymuxw and Musqueam Nations. A distinguished cultural leader and lifelong advocate for Indigenous rights and resurgence, he dedicated his life to uplifting others through knowledge, ceremony, and guidance.

Known for his powerful teaching of nə́c̓aʔmat, “We Are One," Uncle Shane reminded us of our shared humanity and responsibility to care for one another. His teachings of “good medicine," to be good to one another, along with his emphasis on self-care and deep connection to the land, continue to guide generations.

As an Elder-in-Residence with NEC, he offered cultural grounding, mentorship, and support to students and community.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and all those who had the privilege of being in his presence. We are deeply grateful for his teachings, his wisdom, and the powerful legacy he leaves behind, one that will continue to shape future generations.

nə́c̓aʔmat

We are one

04/09/2026

Good oral health supports the health of our whole body. Maintaining a healthy mouth helps reduce harmful bacteria and inflammation that can enter the bloodstream and affect the entire body. This can prevent or reduce the risk of several chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes complications, and respiratory infections.

That's why, this April, during National Oral Health Month in Canada, we're promoting the importance of oral health for overall well-being.

​​Small daily habits can make a big difference in your overall health​​​​

04/08/2026

This Mother's Day, we invite you to celebrate the First Nations mothers and mother figures who shape our lives, families, and communities. ​Tell us about a special First Nations mother / mother figure in your life and you could win a gift card to treat her to a Mother’s Day lunch!​​

Learn how you can enter at the news story below!

​This Mother's Day, we invite you to celebrate the First Nations mothers and mother figures who shape our lives, families, and communities.