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 did 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.
The FNHC will seek endorsement from Chiefs and leaders for the Principles document at the fall 2025 Sub-Regional/Family/Nation Assemblies and/or Regional Caucuses. The Principles document will 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 did 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.
The FNHC will seek endorsement from Chiefs and leaders for the Principles document at the fall 2025 Sub-Regional/Family/Nation Assemblies and/or Regional Caucuses. The Principles document will 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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Lifecycle
Fall 2023
First Nations Principles to Guide Future Health Legislation has finished this stage
An overview of a potential approach to engagement on BC-Specific First Nations to Health Legislation will be provided.
Spring 2024
First Nations Principles to Guide Future Health Legislation has finished this stage
Engagement on priorities for inclusion in potential BC Specific Health Legislation.
Fall 2024
First Nations Principles to Guide Future Health Legislation has finished this stage
Confirmation of summary of priorities for inclusion in First Nations Principles to guide future health legislation.
Spring 2025
First Nations Principles to Guide Future Health Legislation has finished this stage
Review Draft Principles Document at Regional Caucus.
Gathering Wisdom XIII
First Nations Principles to Guide Future Health Legislation is currently at this stage
Review Draft Principles Document.
Fall 2025
this is an upcoming stage for First Nations Principles to Guide Future Health Legislation
FNHC will seek endorsement from Chiefs and leaders for the Principles Document at the fall 2025 Sub-Regional/Family/Nation Assemblies and/or Regional Caucuses.
