In 2020, during Gathering Wisdom X, the First Nations Health Council (FNHC) announced its plan to carry out an independent external evaluation to enhance accountability and promote ongoing learning, in alignment with the 7 Directives. This evaluation was conducted by Ference & Company Consulting Ltd., an independent research and evaluation firm, and the final report, titled Exploring the Journey of the First Nations Health Council, was released in Fall 2023. The report is available for download under the Background Information tab.
The evaluation's findings are intended to assist the FNHC in the following ways:
Identifying successes and areas that are working well
Gaining a deeper understanding of the changes that have taken place between 2011 and 2023
Using the report's recommendations to drive further transformation, including adjustments to the FNHC’s structure, role, and governance.
In 2020, during Gathering Wisdom X, the First Nations Health Council (FNHC) announced its plan to carry out an independent external evaluation to enhance accountability and promote ongoing learning, in alignment with the 7 Directives. This evaluation was conducted by Ference & Company Consulting Ltd., an independent research and evaluation firm, and the final report, titled Exploring the Journey of the First Nations Health Council, was released in Fall 2023. The report is available for download under the Background Information tab.
The evaluation's findings are intended to assist the FNHC in the following ways:
Identifying successes and areas that are working well
Gaining a deeper understanding of the changes that have taken place between 2011 and 2023
Using the report's recommendations to drive further transformation, including adjustments to the FNHC’s structure, role, and governance.
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Lifecycle
Fall 2022
First Nations Health Council Evaluation has finished this stage
Collect feedback on the evaluation approach at Regional Caucuses.
Spring 2023
First Nations Health Council Evaluation has finished this stage
Gather knowledge through documents, discussions, and surveys.
Fall 2023
First Nations Health Council Evaluation has finished this stage
Discussions on final report and next steps. Leaders will review the results of the evaluation.
Fall 2023
First Nations Health Council Evaluation has finished this stage
Final Report published.
Spring 2024
First Nations Health Council Evaluation has finished this stage
Evolving the FNHC's Role within BC First Nations Health Governance Structure
Fall 2024
First Nations Health Council Evaluation has finished this stage
Evolving the FNHC's Role within the BC First Nations Health Governance Structure
FNHC Terms of Reference - Mandate Statement
Spring 2025
First Nations Health Council Evaluation is currently at this stage
FNHC Terms of Reference - Membership, Structure
GWXIII
this is an upcoming stage for First Nations Health Council Evaluation
Review updated FNHC Mandate and Composition
Fall 2025
this is an upcoming stage for First Nations Health Council Evaluation
FNHC Terms of Reference - Roles, Duties, FNHC's Dual Role as members
Spring 2026
this is an upcoming stage for First Nations Health Council Evaluation
FNHC Terms of Reference - Accountabilities, Success Measures
Fall 2026
this is an upcoming stage for First Nations Health Council Evaluation
Present Draft FNHC Terms of Reference and Consensus Paper for Review
GWXIV
this is an upcoming stage for First Nations Health Council Evaluation
Chiefs and Leaders will vote on updated FNHC Terms of Reference