News Updates from the VI Region
February 11, 2022
Greetings respected Vancouver Island First Nations Leadership;
Welcome to our VI Regional e-newsletter. This newsletter will highlight updates for the Vancouver Island region from the FNHA, Island Health, Government of BC, Government of Canada, alongside many other partners.
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In today's edition you will find:
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VI REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR - FEBRUARY 2022
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$12,000 Grant available for the Vancouver Island region |
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FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY CONTACTS
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FNHA COVID-19 Inquiries
If you have general FNHA COVID-19 questions, please email COVID19@fnha.ca
For any requests relating to COVID-19 please email: COVID19needs@fnha.ca |
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Vice President, Vancouver Island
(Interim) Director, Regional Engagement
(Interim) Manager, Community Engagement
Community Engagement Coordinators
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Nursing Manager
Community Practice Consultants:
Nurse Navigators:
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Community Relations Representative, Health Benefits
Registered Dental Therapists
- Kim Trottier (Communities: Stz’uminus, Penelakut, Dzawada’enuxw)
- Janeen Campbell (Communities: Cowichan Tribes)
- Melanie Braker (Communities: Ka;’yu:’k’t’h’/Che;k’tles7et’h’, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ, Ahousaht, Ditidaht, Huu-ay-aht, Hupacasath)
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Mental Health, Wellness & Traditional Wellness Support
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Primary Care Project Manager
Traditional Wellnes Specialist
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ISLAND HEALTH AUTHORITY CONTACTS |
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South Island Director, Indigenous Health
Central Island Director, Indigenous Health
Medical Director
Medical Health Officers
Aboriginal Health Managers
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Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
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Applications for the 2022 intake are now being accepted Deadline for applications is February 25th, 2022.
Program and Application Guide and Application Form, please see links below
All final report materials will be shared with the Province of BC.
All final reports should be submitted to:
Local Government Program Services, Union of BC Municipalities
E-mail: cepf@ubcm.ca
FNHA Contact: Melissa.Aird@fnha.ca
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Red Cross Community Assistance Team
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FNHA Contact: Melissa.Aird@fnha.ca
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CleanBC Indigenous Community Heat Pump Incentive
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The Province of B.C. offers free energy coaching services to support Indigenous communities wanting to take advantage of the CleanBC Indigenous Community Heat Pump Incentive and related energy efficiency offers.
Available Rebates
Residential (e.g., on-reserve housing)
- Up to 80% of the cost of new heat pump installation(s), up to a maximum of $12,000 per residential heat pump.
- For homes switching from woodstove primary to eletric heat pumps:
- $3,500 for a mini-split heat pump
- $6,500 for a central heat pump system
Community Buildings (e.g., administration office)
- Up to 80% of the cost of new heat pump installation(s) and up to $200,000 total per community building heat pump.
A total maximum funding of $200,000 is available for each Indigenous Community program application, and intake is liitied to one funding application per fiscal year.
Program Contact Information
For more information on program and application steps, please use the website link or email below.
CleanBC Indigenous Community Energy Coach
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FNHA Contact: Karen.Larson@fnha.ca |
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The VI Region welcomes Sophia Nala Speier to the Research Knowledge and Exchange team as a Reseach Assistant |
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Gilakas'la, Hello, my name is Sophia Nala Speier and I am Musgamagw Dzawada'enuxw from Kingcome Inlet, which is part of Kwakwaka'wakw territory. My traditional name is Kik'sisalas and my ancestors are from the Willie and Scow families.
I am a co-op student in my fourth year of a combined major in Biology and Psychology at the University of Victoria, and my studies are focused on Indigenous health. I have also had the opportunity to participate in the LE'NONET program at UVIC, which is a program for Indigenous students to learn about and apply Indigenous and Western research methodologies, as well as learn wise practices in working with Indigenous communities. I am passionate about traditional and holistic concepts of mental health and wellness, and I am looking forward to working with and learning from the team at FNHA as well as from Indigenous youth and community members during my co-op term. Gilakas'la, thank you!
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The VI Region welcomes Jazmine McCrimmon-Cook to the Regional Community Health and Wellness team as a Practicum Student |
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My name is Jazmine McCrimmon-Cook and I am a practicum student at the FNHA on the Mental Health & Wellness Team. I come to this practicum from the University of Victoria in the Child and Youth Care program with Indigenous specialization. I am Kwakwaka’wakw from the ‘Namgis & Musgamagw Dzawada'enuxw tribes, however, work, live and play on the Lekwungen & WSANEC territories in Victoria. My passion for child & youth wellness is important to me because I want to assist in creating changes. I see the resilience children & youth have and I want to provide the tools needed to succeed because they are our future leaders who deserve respect.
Beyond schooling I am a mother of a one-year-old daughter, which has been a learning curve to balance school and a toddler, however we enjoy walks, swimming and I enjoy painting for my mental and physical wellness. I look forward to my 12 week learning journey here at the FNHA.
Gilakasl'a
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Mobile Health Unit Bridges Gap Between Healthcare Services and Most Vulnerable
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February is Black History Month - Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. No matter where you live, we invite all Canadians to learn more about these communities, and how they continue to help shape the story of Canada.
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