April 10 is BC Indigenous Nurses Day
The inaugural BC Indigenous Nurses Day honours Charlotte Edith Anderson Monture, known as Edith Monture, who was Canada's first Indigenous nurse. This day has been declared by the BC Nurses' Union,...
Aboriginal health
Federal, provincial officials discuss ways to counter anti-Indigenous racism in health care
On January 27-28, 2021, health ministers from federal, provincial, and territorial governments, along with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation representatives and medical health experts, met for a...
Resilient Roots magazine now available
Resilient Roots: Métis Mental Health and Wellness is a magazine produced by the Métis Nation British Columbia’s (MNBC) Métis Youth (MY) Mental Health and Wellness Initiative. Métis Youth (MY)...
Canada appoints first Indigenous governor general
On July 6, 2021 Mary Simon was appointed as the 30th governor general of Canada. Simon is the first Indigenous person to be appointed to the role. "I can confidently say that my appointment i...
Orange Shirt Day 2020
What is Orange Shirt Day? Whether you’re taking a trip to the grocery store or dropping your child off at school, you may notice that more people than normal are wearing orange today. That’s be...
What does Orange Shirt Day mean to you – t-shirt decorating challenge
In honour of Orange Shirt Day, First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Northern Health’s Indigenous Health team have partnered to host a t-shirt decorating challenge! Take part in the t-shirt d...
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Celebrate virtually!
June 21 was National Indigenous Peoples Day! Across the country, Canadians virtually recognized and celebrated the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nation...