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Province taking further steps to improve outcomes on DTES
May 8, 2025 VANCOUVER – The Province is taking further steps to address systemic challenges and improve the quality of life in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) for all those that are living, working and visiting in the neighbourhood. The Province has taken significant action to respond to the challenges facing the community, including building new housing […]
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Indigenous physician and educator Dr. Terri Aldred appointed Academic Lead at the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health
May 6, 2025 A prominent First Nations physician has been appointed Academic Lead for the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH). Dr. Terri Aldred will guide the work of the Centre, a federally funded organization supporting First Nation, Inuit, and Métis public health and health equity through knowledge translation and exchange. A member of […]
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Unmasking Mental Health – Mental Health Week 2025 at MNBC
May 5, 2025 Mental Health Week 2025 is here — and Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) is proud to share the theme Unmasking Mental Health. For many, masking mental health is a way to cope with fear, shame, or the pressure to “fit in.” This campaign invites all Métis people to show up as they […]
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International Day of the Midwife: Focusing on the health of First Nations mothers and babies – FNHA
May 01, 2025 International Day of the Midwife, May 5, is a time to celebrate the contributions of midwives to improving maternal and newborn health. The wellness of mothers and babies is foundational in creating healthy futures for the next generation. As health and wellness partners to First Nations people in British Columbia (BC), the […]
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Construction begins on centre for children with health complexity
April 25, 2025 VANCOUVER – Children and youth with complex care needs throughout B.C are closer to having access to a dedicated BC Children’s Hospital facility, as construction is now underway. “We recognize that children with complex care needs and their families require support that goes beyond what a hospital or clinic provide,” said Bowinn […]
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Second urgent and primary care centre opening in Nanaimo
April 24, 2025 NANAIMO – People living in and around Nanaimo will have more access to team-based primary care as a second urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) opens on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The Central Nanaimo UPCC is at 3260 Norwell Dr. “This new UPCC is great news for people in the vibrant and fast-growing […]
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The FNHA releases Paddling Together, the 2025/26 Summary Service Plan
Apr 23, 2025 The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is proud to share the 2025/26 Summary Service Plan, Paddling Together: First Nations Health Authority Health and Wellness Plan. This Plan charts the next phase of our shared journey toward our collective vision of Healthy, Self-Determining, and Vibrant BC First Nations Children, Families, and Communities. How […]
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Ktunaxa Nation Regional Health Centre opens in Cranbrook – e-KNOW.ca
April 24, 2025 New home for KNC Clinic and will be a hub for Indigenous health services in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa The Ktunaxa Nation Regional Health Centre has officially opened its doors as of April 23, marking a major step forward in the delivery of culturally safe health care in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa. Located in downtown Cranbrook […]
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Overdose advisory: Terrace
April 23, 2025 Northern Health & First Nations Health Authority Health Alert There has been an increase in overdose events in the community of Terrace, linked to purple and blue drugs. Overdoses are occurring when these drugs are smoked and injected. For your safety: Get training to prevent, recognize, and respond to an overdose; carry […]
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Province is on the right track toward safer roads in B.C.
April 23, 2025 VICTORIA – People in British Columbia will benefit from further road and pedestrian safety measures in their communities through the Vision Zero Grant Program. The grants are awarded directly to communities in B.C. to improve local road safety, make active transportation more accessible and prevent injuries. In 2025, a total of $794,991 […]
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