First Nations Health Authority
@thefnha.bsky.social
The First Nations Health Authority plans, designs, manages, and funds the delivery of First Nations health programs and services in British Columbia.
Southern regions of British Columbia are currently experiencing flooding and travel disruptions as a powerful atmospheric river brings record-breaking rainfall.
Learn how you can stay safe and informed: https://bit.ly/456fXfj
Learn how you can stay safe and informed: https://bit.ly/456fXfj
December 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Southern regions of British Columbia are currently experiencing flooding and travel disruptions as a powerful atmospheric river brings record-breaking rainfall.
Learn how you can stay safe and informed: https://bit.ly/456fXfj
Learn how you can stay safe and informed: https://bit.ly/456fXfj
A name can carry a story, a teaching and a vision for the future. On Nov. 12, that vision came to life as Cowichan's new hospital was gifted a name that speaks to healing and hope: Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw alongside its English name, Quw'utsun Valley Hospital.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KEA11w
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KEA11w
December 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A name can carry a story, a teaching and a vision for the future. On Nov. 12, that vision came to life as Cowichan's new hospital was gifted a name that speaks to healing and hope: Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw alongside its English name, Quw'utsun Valley Hospital.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KEA11w
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KEA11w
The FNHA is inviting First Nations communities to apply for the Here Another Day CPR + Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program.
Communities are encouraged to apply by Jan. 2, 2026: https://bit.ly/48CEGJk
Communities are encouraged to apply by Jan. 2, 2026: https://bit.ly/48CEGJk
December 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The FNHA is inviting First Nations communities to apply for the Here Another Day CPR + Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program.
Communities are encouraged to apply by Jan. 2, 2026: https://bit.ly/48CEGJk
Communities are encouraged to apply by Jan. 2, 2026: https://bit.ly/48CEGJk
“I want people to see us long-term survivors. HIV is a part of who you are, but it does not define you."
During Indigenous Aids Awareness Week (Dec. 1-7), you can read Kecia's story of survival, resilience and leadership at our latest news story: https://bit.ly/4izYqSg
During Indigenous Aids Awareness Week (Dec. 1-7), you can read Kecia's story of survival, resilience and leadership at our latest news story: https://bit.ly/4izYqSg
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
“I want people to see us long-term survivors. HIV is a part of who you are, but it does not define you."
During Indigenous Aids Awareness Week (Dec. 1-7), you can read Kecia's story of survival, resilience and leadership at our latest news story: https://bit.ly/4izYqSg
During Indigenous Aids Awareness Week (Dec. 1-7), you can read Kecia's story of survival, resilience and leadership at our latest news story: https://bit.ly/4izYqSg
"Healing is about more than treatment—it's about reclaiming a life that was stolen."
Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, held annually Dec. 1-7, shines a light on individuals, families and communities living with HIV.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48kbfwH
Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, held annually Dec. 1-7, shines a light on individuals, families and communities living with HIV.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48kbfwH
December 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
"Healing is about more than treatment—it's about reclaiming a life that was stolen."
Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, held annually Dec. 1-7, shines a light on individuals, families and communities living with HIV.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48kbfwH
Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, held annually Dec. 1-7, shines a light on individuals, families and communities living with HIV.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48kbfwH
If you’re First Nations and live in BC, or support the health care decisions of someone who is, fill out our online survey by Dec. 10 to be entered into a prize draw where you can win one of three $250 gift cards.
Take the survey: https://fnhasurvey.malatest.net
Take the survey: https://fnhasurvey.malatest.net
December 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
If you’re First Nations and live in BC, or support the health care decisions of someone who is, fill out our online survey by Dec. 10 to be entered into a prize draw where you can win one of three $250 gift cards.
Take the survey: https://fnhasurvey.malatest.net
Take the survey: https://fnhasurvey.malatest.net
Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, held annually Dec. 1-7, shines a light on individuals, families and communities living with HIV.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rpwvsc
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rpwvsc
December 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, held annually Dec. 1-7, shines a light on individuals, families and communities living with HIV.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rpwvsc
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rpwvsc
Are you a First Nations person in BC, or do you support the health care decisions of someone who is?
Share your feedback through our online survey before Dec. 10, and as a thank you for participating, you could win one of three $250 gift cards.
Take the survey: https://fnhasurvey.malatest.net
Share your feedback through our online survey before Dec. 10, and as a thank you for participating, you could win one of three $250 gift cards.
Take the survey: https://fnhasurvey.malatest.net
December 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Are you a First Nations person in BC, or do you support the health care decisions of someone who is?
Share your feedback through our online survey before Dec. 10, and as a thank you for participating, you could win one of three $250 gift cards.
Take the survey: https://fnhasurvey.malatest.net
Share your feedback through our online survey before Dec. 10, and as a thank you for participating, you could win one of three $250 gift cards.
Take the survey: https://fnhasurvey.malatest.net
Safe driving is always important, but for First Nations people living in remote areas, it is especially critical because of poor road conditions and limited funding for improvements.
Learn how remote First Nations communities are leading safer roads programs: https://bit.ly/4ow6rZU
Learn how remote First Nations communities are leading safer roads programs: https://bit.ly/4ow6rZU
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Safe driving is always important, but for First Nations people living in remote areas, it is especially critical because of poor road conditions and limited funding for improvements.
Learn how remote First Nations communities are leading safer roads programs: https://bit.ly/4ow6rZU
Learn how remote First Nations communities are leading safer roads programs: https://bit.ly/4ow6rZU
Join us for a special online knowledge-sharing circle hosted by the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) research teams working in toxic drug response. This circle will be happening on December 10, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ac8yP2
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ac8yP2
November 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Join us for a special online knowledge-sharing circle hosted by the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) research teams working in toxic drug response. This circle will be happening on December 10, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ac8yP2
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ac8yP2
We're excited to share this story about Tzvetelina Petkova to provide greater understanding of what a typical day looks like for an Environmental Health Officer at the FNHA and why their role helps protect community wellness.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pumVCD
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pumVCD
November 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
We're excited to share this story about Tzvetelina Petkova to provide greater understanding of what a typical day looks like for an Environmental Health Officer at the FNHA and why their role helps protect community wellness.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pumVCD
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pumVCD
Toxic Drug Alert: The week of November 17-21 saw BC’s highest number of calls made to 911 for toxic drug poisoning events. This is likely due to a substance called medetomidine being mixed with fentanyl. Please see and share the information provided.
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Toxic Drug Alert: The week of November 17-21 saw BC’s highest number of calls made to 911 for toxic drug poisoning events. This is likely due to a substance called medetomidine being mixed with fentanyl. Please see and share the information provided.
Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Why ‘less is more’ when it comes to handwashing www.fnha.ca/about/news-a... #AntimicrobialResistance
November 22, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Why ‘less is more’ when it comes to handwashing www.fnha.ca/about/news-a... #AntimicrobialResistance
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PLEASE SHARE: #Cowichan Overdose Advisory
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
November 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
PLEASE SHARE: #Cowichan Overdose Advisory
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
Demolition of the Christie Residential School: A Day of Healing and Strength www.fnha.ca/about/news-a...
November 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Demolition of the Christie Residential School: A Day of Healing and Strength www.fnha.ca/about/news-a...
“Check to Protect” on World Diabetes Day: https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/check-to-protect-on-world-diabetes-day
#WorldDiabetesDay
#WorldDiabetesDay
November 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
“Check to Protect” on World Diabetes Day: https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/check-to-protect-on-world-diabetes-day
#WorldDiabetesDay
#WorldDiabetesDay
Applications are open for the Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership Program: www.fnha.ca/about/news-a...
Apply by November 19, 2025.
Apply by November 19, 2025.
November 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Applications are open for the Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership Program: www.fnha.ca/about/news-a...
Apply by November 19, 2025.
Apply by November 19, 2025.
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Tomorrow, November 8, is National Indigenous Veterans Day.
It’s a day to honour the service and sacrifices of approximately 12,000 First Nations, Métis and Inuit people who served in uniform.
We encourage everyone to explore and reflect on their stories: hqbc.ca/4nUpfC0
It’s a day to honour the service and sacrifices of approximately 12,000 First Nations, Métis and Inuit people who served in uniform.
We encourage everyone to explore and reflect on their stories: hqbc.ca/4nUpfC0
November 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Tomorrow, November 8, is National Indigenous Veterans Day.
It’s a day to honour the service and sacrifices of approximately 12,000 First Nations, Métis and Inuit people who served in uniform.
We encourage everyone to explore and reflect on their stories: hqbc.ca/4nUpfC0
It’s a day to honour the service and sacrifices of approximately 12,000 First Nations, Métis and Inuit people who served in uniform.
We encourage everyone to explore and reflect on their stories: hqbc.ca/4nUpfC0
Reposted by First Nations Health Authority
🌟 Career Opportunity 🌟
@thefnha.bsky.social is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist for their CDC Programs.
👉 Learn more & apply: careers.fnha.ca/psc/careers/...
@thefnha.bsky.social is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist for their CDC Programs.
👉 Learn more & apply: careers.fnha.ca/psc/careers/...
November 3, 2025 at 3:22 AM
🌟 Career Opportunity 🌟
@thefnha.bsky.social is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist for their CDC Programs.
👉 Learn more & apply: careers.fnha.ca/psc/careers/...
@thefnha.bsky.social is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist for their CDC Programs.
👉 Learn more & apply: careers.fnha.ca/psc/careers/...
From October 1–3, 2025, FNHA was honoured to host an Urban and Away from Home gathering in Parksville, BC, titled “Sharing Our Gifts.” This gathering created space for urban Indigenous voices to be heard, honoured, and uplifted.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Jesciw
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Jesciw
November 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
From October 1–3, 2025, FNHA was honoured to host an Urban and Away from Home gathering in Parksville, BC, titled “Sharing Our Gifts.” This gathering created space for urban Indigenous voices to be heard, honoured, and uplifted.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Jesciw
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Jesciw
November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth and this year, FNHA is excited to shine a spotlight on Honour Your Strength: Our Diabetes Wellness Journey, a new community-based education series and toolkit.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4omxkQE
#diabetes #diabetesawareness
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4omxkQE
#diabetes #diabetesawareness
November 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth and this year, FNHA is excited to shine a spotlight on Honour Your Strength: Our Diabetes Wellness Journey, a new community-based education series and toolkit.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4omxkQE
#diabetes #diabetesawareness
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4omxkQE
#diabetes #diabetesawareness
Twelve years ago, Angela Carter made a life-changing decision to quit drinking and walk the “Red Road"—a spiritual path rooted in respect, balance, and healing.
Learn more about her story at our latest news post: https://bit.ly/4qzWNaW
Learn more about her story at our latest news post: https://bit.ly/4qzWNaW
October 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Twelve years ago, Angela Carter made a life-changing decision to quit drinking and walk the “Red Road"—a spiritual path rooted in respect, balance, and healing.
Learn more about her story at our latest news post: https://bit.ly/4qzWNaW
Learn more about her story at our latest news post: https://bit.ly/4qzWNaW
Interior region Chiefs and health leads have gathered on traditional Syilx territories for Interior caucus from Oct. 28-30.
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Interior region Chiefs and health leads have gathered on traditional Syilx territories for Interior caucus from Oct. 28-30.
The Huli'tun Health Society (HHS), serving the Halalt and Lyackson First Nations on Vancouver Island, is embarking on a meaningful journey to refresh its five-year Community Health and Wellness Plan.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4otawhK
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4otawhK
October 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The Huli'tun Health Society (HHS), serving the Halalt and Lyackson First Nations on Vancouver Island, is embarking on a meaningful journey to refresh its five-year Community Health and Wellness Plan.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4otawhK
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4otawhK
Maggie Fred is a 31-year-old mother, daughter and aunty from the Tseshaht First Nation in Port Alberni. She is sharing her recovery story in hopes of inspiring others and reminding them that they are not alone.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/42SMg0o
Learn more: https://bit.ly/42SMg0o
October 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Maggie Fred is a 31-year-old mother, daughter and aunty from the Tseshaht First Nation in Port Alberni. She is sharing her recovery story in hopes of inspiring others and reminding them that they are not alone.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/42SMg0o
Learn more: https://bit.ly/42SMg0o