NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, Nov. 2023 (Dec 2023)
NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the November 2023 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   A remarkable young nurse leaves a warm and lasting legacy in Stories from the Land.   Find out what happens when 300+ Indigenous guys get together in one spot in Sharing Strengths.   When a person who struggles with substances wants to make changes, a wellness navigator specializing in substance use can help them f

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, Oct. 2023 (Nov 2023)
NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the October 2023 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   Stories from the Land this month comes from Fort Nelson First Nation where community members come out in numbers to have fun while learning Slavey.   In Sharing Strengths we look in on the Future Leaders and Knowledge Keepers Forum that was held Oct. 17-19. Over 200 participants came together to discuss challenges and sh

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, Sept. 2023 (Oct 2023)
NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the September 2023 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   Our September edition is a little late but for a good reason: on October 3, 2023 the First Nations Health Authority celebrated its 10th anniversary as Canada's first health authority of its kind. And we wanted to share some memories with you.   Stories from the Land take us to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside where outreach work

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, August 2023 (Aug 2023)
NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the August 2023 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   In Stories from the Land we look at the services provided by BC Cancer's mobile screening van as it tours the North.   Despite some pretty nasty weather (which caused the cancellation of the closing ceremonies), the North American Indigenous Games were a highlight of the year in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). See how Team BC did in

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, June 2023 (Jun 2023)
NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the June 2023 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   If you've ever done CPR training, you know how quickly your arms can tire. The Lucas 3 is a machine capable of doing this job and is now in six nursing stations. Read more about how it works in Stories from the Land.   Nazko has been fortunate to have the same dedicated community health rep for over 50 years. Can you guess w

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, May 2023 (Jun 2023)
NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the May 2023 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   First Nations people who visit the primary care clinic in Smithers at 3842 Third Avenue, are able to access traditional healing now. More details are in our Stories from the Land.   We all know the helpers in our communities who show up time and time again when there is a need for the comfort they bring. Many have committed to a 1

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, April 2023 (May 2023)
NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the Apr. 2023 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   Baldy Hughes was orginally built in the 1950s as a US Air Force Radar Station. Nowadays the site, 35 kilometres from Prince George, is home to men in recovery from addiction. Read more about the therapeutic community and farm that has changed lives in Stories From the Land.   First Nations community members who move to urban

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, March 2023 (Mar 2023)
NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the Mar. 2023 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   During the pandemic, health experts noted that many women weren't getting regular pap tests, and the results were disturbing. If you also happen to live in a remote community or have other challenges this important test can easily get overlooked. So to bring services to communities, FNHA nurses offered to host Women's Wellness Days in

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, February 2023 (Mar 2023)
NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the Feb. 2023 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   We are blessed to have artists whose works touch our hearts. None moreso than Clayton Gauthier, a Carrier and Cree person, who shares how he came to design Prayers for the Spirit, a piece that honours the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Men.   As the 63rd All Native Basketball Tournament wraps up in Prince Ruper

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, January 2023 (Feb 2023)
NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the Jan. 2023 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   A little bit of Hollywood stardust fell on Prince George as on-screen stars and honoured guests attended the première of The Northern Response, a film about how the North acted during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Imagine being wakened by your sibling telling you your home was on fire. That's what happened in Tsay Keh Dene to Skyler

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, November 2022 (Dec 2022)
🌲 NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the Nov. 2022 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   Wishing each of you a healthy and wondrous holiday season! NORTH will be back at the end of January (we're taking a break for December). Happy New Year everyone!   Kwadacha Elders see first X-ray machine in community for more than 50 years. Find out what this means for them.   A passion for culture

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, October 2022 (Nov 2022)
🌲 NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the Oct. 2022 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   If it's fall, it's definitely time to get out on the land and hunt. Our readers have shared some of their best photos with us. See images of hunting in the North in our gallery.    There are nursing stations, clinics and residences in many of our communities that need TLC. Our facilities manager, Sh

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, November 2021 (Nov 2021)
🌲 NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to our first edition of NORTH! Download our 6-page eZine here In this Edition   Free cell phones help people stay connected and safe   An interview with Sandra Martin Harris on having challenging conversations about the vaccine and the pandemic   FNHA jobs in the North: this month we feature recruiters. Plus a listing of other jobs just for you!   Get caught up with Julie Morris

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, January 2022 (Feb 2022)
🌲 NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the January 2022 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   The Stellat'en drone project may be delivering bear grease now, but it's the first step to delivering healthcare supplies in the future.   Nicole Cross, Noxs Niisyuus, bids farewell to the FNHA.   FNHA jobs in the North: this month we feature environmental health officers. Plus a listing of other

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, February 2022 (Mar 2022)
🌲 NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the February 2022 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   Fort St. John now has an overdose prevention van to help save the lives of some of our most vulnerable people.   Are you feeling overwhelmed with funding applications and financial reporting? FNHA planners are a new resource for you. Find out more.   FNHA jobs in the North: this month we feature

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, March 2022 (Apr 2022)
🌲 NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the March 2022 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   A new land based play area for kids has Clan Houses and a Smoke House. Guess where it is?   Our northern environmental team is more involved in communities than you'd ever imagine. Read about what happens besides the science.   FNHA jobs in the North: this month we feature the crisis response coord

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, September 2022 (Sep 2022)
🌲 NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the September 2022 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   Every year our traditional wellness specialist, Carla Lewis, harvests food and medicine. In this edition in our gallery Carla shares some of the beautiful images of the season that she's captured.   Two other FNHA staff members, Jody Youb and Anita Andreychuk, have spent weeks on the road this summe

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, August 2022 (Sep 2022)
🌲 NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the August 2022 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   Summer has been busy in the North! The Canadian Native Fastball Championships attracted teams from across the country to Lheidli T'enneh territory. Catch the action in our gallery.   It's also Pow Wow season. To find out more about these cultural events from a dancer's point of view, read Exploring the P

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, May 2022 (Jun 2022)
🌲 NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the May 2022 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   The Northern Partnership Accord is a foundational document between our 55 Northern Nations, the Northern Health Authority and the FNHA. The original Accord was signed in May 2012 and at this year's Spring Caucus the latest version was ratified.   How would you feel if you woke up in hospital at 28 and foun

NORTH - Northern First Nations Health Authority News, April 2022 (Apr 2022)
🌲 NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS Welcome to the March 2022 edition of NORTH Download our 8-page eZine here IN THIS EDITION   Students from Chalo School in Fort Nelson examine the impacts of climate change when they travel to Tłu Tue (Maxhamish Lake) and collect data and samples with the Land Guardians.   This Haisla community hired an outreach worker to connect with members in the Downtown Eastside. And he knows street life in