Evolving the FNHC’s Role in First Nations Health Governance Structure in BC

First Nations Health Governance leaders recently gathered to celebrate progress made since October 1, 2013 when programs and services were transferred to the FNHA.

Looking forward, there are new opportunities to share feedback on how to further evolve the FNHC's role in First Nations Health Governance Structure in BC, beginning with discussions on the ‘FNHC Evaluation’ during fall 2023 Caucus.

Through ongoing conversations on how to evolve the First Nations Health Governance Structure more broadly and findings derived from the FNHC Evaluation, First Nations and communities are once again shaping the future of health. Spring 2024 sub-regional / Family / Nation-based engagement in particular will begin to prioritize next steps for evolving the Structure as well as the FNHC more specifically based on the FNHC Evaluation findings.

Over the next two years, there will be opportunity to share feedback on this topic. Between 2024 - 2026 engagement with First Nations Chiefs and leaders will continue, for example:

• During Fall 2024 Sub-Regional Caucus, targeted conversations will aim to address the FNHC Terms of Reference, specifically the Mandate Statement.
• During Spring 2025 Regional Caucus Chiefs and leaders will have the opportunity discuss the FNHC Terms of Reference, specifically Membership and Structure.
• During GW 13 in June 2025 the FNHC will present on engagement thus far, review the updated FNHC Mandate and Composition and discuss the pathway to GW 14.
• During Fall 2025 at Regional Caucus discussion swill continue on the FNHC Terms of Reference on Roles, Duties, and FNHC's Dual Role as Members.
• During Spring 2026 the conversation will continue on the FNHC Terms of Reference on Accountability and Success Measures.
• During Fall 2026 a Draft FNHC Terms of Reference will be presented.
• At GW 14 (date to be confirmed) Chief and Leaders will vote on the Updated FNHC Terms of Reference.