Vaccine Testimonial - Vera's Story
My name is Vera Madden, I received my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at 24 weeks pregnant and then my second dose at 31 weeks pregnant. I decided to get vaccinated after a discussion with my pr...
Healthy communities
Northern Resilient Communities Grants program now accepting applications
Support your community with up to $10,000: The Northern Resilient Communities Grants program is now accepting applications! Northern Health is looking for community partners with ideas for projects that will improve the health and wellness of those living, working, learning, and playing in Northern BC. Applications are now open for Northern Resilient Communities Grants – apply by November 30, 2021!
Terrace beats the heat with a cooling centre!
High temperatures can’t keep this community from coming together when people need it the most! Northern Health, Ksan Society, Kermode Friendship Society, City of Terrace, Ministry of Social Developm...
Celebrating Emergency Preparedness Week – Photo contest
This week, May 2-8, 2021, is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, an annual event for the last 25 years that draws attention to the importance of being prepared for possible emergencies. The No...
Resilient communities grant: Terrace art workshops good for artists, gallery, participants, and community
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Terrace Art Gallery was very busy with opening night galas, art workshops, and kids’ camps. The COVID-19 safety restrictions initially made it difficult for the gallery’s board and staff to follow their mandate ‘to enrich local and regional culture by providing a continuous exposure to the visual arts and encouraging community involvement through outreach, education and service.’
2020-2021 Community Wellness Awards – Deadline extended
Northern Health (NH) and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) have extended the 2020/2021 call for Wellness Grant applications for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, organizations, and health centers to January 19, 2021. These grants, a partnership by the two health authorities to support communities working together to improve health and well-being in Northern BC, are offering up to a maximum of $5,000. Projects must support community-based initiatives that focus on holistic health and wellness and one of the following priorities:
Household food insecurity and COVID-19: Northern communities step up
Does COVID-19 make you worry that members of your community cannot access enough food? Household food insecurity is complex and so are the solutions needed to address it. Fortunately, food programs ac...
