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The role of the First Nations Health Council is to support and assist BC’s 203 diverse First Nation

10/26/2026

The 7 Directives were developed by First Nations in BC. They set the standards for how our health governance relationship works.

Directive #4 calls for strong, respectful partnerships. No single organization can transform health outcomes alone. The FNHC works alongside our pillar partners, the FNHA and FNHDA, and with the Province of BC and the Government of Canada to make sure First Nations priorities guide the health system.

Real partnership means First Nations are at the table as equals, shaping decisions from the start.

Together, we work toward a shared vision: Healthy, Self-Determining and Vibrant First Nations Children, Families and Communities in BC.

10/22/2026

Create a keepsake that honours Indigenous veterans.

MONOVA is hosting a hands-on beading workshop led by Indigenous Cultural Programmer Tsawaysia Spukwus. Participants will make a poppy-style beaded pin while reflecting on Indigenous histories, resilience, and the ongoing work of reconciliation.

Thursday, October 29
5:30 p.m.
$30 - $40

Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/beaded-pin-making-tickets-1991636687947?aff=ebdssbdestsearch -card

10/19/2026

2026 is a dominant run year on the Adams River, and the Adams River Salmon Society is hosting the Salute to the Sockeye Festival at Tsútswecw Provincial Park from October 9 to 25.

Visitors can enjoy interpretive guided tours, cultural entertainment and education sessions, First Nations ceremonies and trail walks to watch the sockeye return for their quadrennial spawn.

October 9–25
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tsútswecw Provincial Park

Activities for all ages. Learn more at https://www.salmonsociety.com/salute-to-the-sockeye/event-details/

10/15/2026

BC's general local elections are Saturday, October 17.

Local governments make decisions that affect our communities every day, from land use and housing to water and services. Voting is one way to make sure First Nations perspectives are part of those decisions.

Check where to vote and advance voting dates at https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2026-general-local-elections/

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Mental wellness is rooted in connection to family, community, land, language and culture. It is part of a whole-person approach to health: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual.

If you or someone you love needs support, help is available 24/7:
Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (also online chat at hopeforwellness.ca)
KUU-US Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717
Su***de Crisis Helpline: call or text 9-8-8

Reach out. Check in. Take care of each other.

10/05/2026

Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 Regional Caucuses.

Caucuses are where Chiefs and leaders give direction on the health and wellness priorities that matter most to their communities. This fall, conversations continue on the future of the First Nations Health Council, including our mandate and structure, leading up to Gathering Wisdom XIV in 2027.

Your voice shapes the path forward. Find your region's dates and register at engage.fnhc.ca

10/01/2026

Bev Lambert is a Cree from Saulteau First Nations in Moberly Lake, BC. She is the elected FNHC representative for Northeastern BC as selected by the Chiefs of the Treaty 8 Tribal area. Bev has more than 33 years of experience working in community-based programming for First Nations communities in such roles as Band Social Worker, Housing Manager, NNADAP Worker, Education & Cultural Coordinator and Health Director. Bev comes from a strong traditional background and draws much of her wisdom and strength from the matriarchs who came before her.

Learn more about our wonderful representatives at fnhc.ca/representatives/

09/30/2026

Today we honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We remember the children who never came home, the Survivors who carry this history and the families and communities still healing. Every Child Matters — not just today, but every day.

Reconciliation asks all of us to listen, to learn and to commit to real change — including a health system that honours the rights, knowledge and self-determination of First Nations.

We hold space today for reflection, for grief and for the strength of our communities.

Support is available 24/7 for anyone affected. Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419.

09/29/2026

The First Nations Health Council stands with Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc in condemning the recent Second Sons gathering and horrific display of hate and white supremacy on Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc lands.

Racism has no place in our communities, in BC, or in Canada. We also stand in solidarity with Indian Residential School Survivors, Intergenerational Survivors and their families, and understand the fear and re-traumatization this incident may cause, particularly given the ongoing legacy of residential schools and colonialism.

Read the full statement here: https://fnhc.ca/fnhc-statement-on-second-sons-gathering/

09/25/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to observe the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation?

On September 30, MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver is hosting a day of cultural experiences and reflection, led by Indigenous Cultural Programmers Jordan Dawson & Tsawaysia Spukwus.

Visitors of all ages are welcome to take part in hands-on activities, guided tours, and thoughtful games designed to inspire meaningful dialogue about the history of Indigenous rights.

Truth & Reconciliation Day Wednesday, September 30 | 10 AM – 5 PM Pay-what-you-can MONOVA, North Vancouver, BC

Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/truth-reconciliation-day-tickets-1991637588641?

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501-100 Park Royal South
West Vancouver, BC
V7T1A2

Telephone

+16046936500

Website

http://www.fnhc.ca/, http://www.youtube.com/fnhealthcouncil

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