First Nations Principles to Guide Future Health Legislation

In 2021-2022, the First Nations Health Council (FNHC) created space for First Nations in BC to dialogue with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) on federal distinctions-based Indigenous health legislation. During that time, it became clear that BC-specific health governance arrangements do not fit within ISC’s legislative (or lawmaking) process.


In response, the FNHC arranged for new engagement throughout 2023-2027 to discuss First Nations Principles to Guide Future Health Legislation. Unlike past discussions, this considers the First Nations Health Governance Structure in BC and legal tripartite health partnership with BC and Canada.


Engagement will continue from 2024-2027, with the goal of reviewing a Principles document at Gathering Wisdom XIII. Chiefs and Leaders will vote on the Principles Document at Gathering Wisdom XIV to inform both federal and provincial laws from a First Nations in BC perspective and embed community and Nation-specific priorities into the health system.

In 2021-2022, the First Nations Health Council (FNHC) created space for First Nations in BC to dialogue with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) on federal distinctions-based Indigenous health legislation. During that time, it became clear that BC-specific health governance arrangements do not fit within ISC’s legislative (or lawmaking) process.


In response, the FNHC arranged for new engagement throughout 2023-2027 to discuss First Nations Principles to Guide Future Health Legislation. Unlike past discussions, this considers the First Nations Health Governance Structure in BC and legal tripartite health partnership with BC and Canada.


Engagement will continue from 2024-2027, with the goal of reviewing a Principles document at Gathering Wisdom XIII. Chiefs and Leaders will vote on the Principles Document at Gathering Wisdom XIV to inform both federal and provincial laws from a First Nations in BC perspective and embed community and Nation-specific priorities into the health system.

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    BC First Nations Health-Related Legislation Principles Survey

    We invite you to complete this survey. Your insights are valuable and we are grateful for your feedback. The information you provide will be used in future meetings, events and reports. The information you provide will remain anonymous and secure. Please do not share sensitive or personal information in your responses. Answering this survey is 100% optional / voluntary. The Survey has three sections with open-ended questions, each section should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. For further information or feedback, please contact our support team at fnhcengage@fnha.ca.

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