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COVID-19 E-Newsletter #23
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Greetings respected Vancouver Island First Nations Leadership;
Welcome to our weekly newsletters! This newsletter will highlight updates for Vancouver Island from the FNHA, Island Health, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Emergency Management BC (EMBC), among many other partners. This includes sharing best practices from community. Our hope is that you, as community leaders, will find it useful.
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In today's issue, you will find:
- FNHA: Upcoming Meeting – VI Regional Town Hall
- FNHA: COVID-19 Vaccine Information & Resources
- FNHA and Island Health: Open letter regarding recent racist commentary
- FNHA: Respecting Tobacco Quit Kits
- FNHA: Winter Wellness Grant Information
- Island Health Authority: COVID-19 Vaccine information
- Government of BC: Events & Social Gatherings Restriction extended
- Government of BC and Community Action Initiative: Rural, Remote & Indigenous Overdose Grants
- ISC: News Release regarding further reinforcement COVID-19 supports for Indigenous Communities
- Internal and External Job Opportunities
- FNHA: Contact list
- Island Health: Contact list
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First Nations Health Authority |
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Upcoming Meetings:
Vancouver Island Regional Town Hall
COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccine roll out
Vancouver Island Regional team and Island Health invite all Vancouver Island Governance and Health leadership to a town hall meeting for a discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine roll out. Participants are encouraged to submit any questions you may have regarding the vaccine to - vi.engage@fnha.ca. |
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COVID-19 Vaccine
We can see the light at the end of tunnel, with vaccines against COVID-19 being approved and beginning to be rolled out to First Nation communities, starting with remote, isolated, and those with COVID-19 outbreaks.
- Dr. Shannon Waters, FNHA, A/Chief Medical Officer |
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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources |
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You may select any document below to download:
- FNHA - What you need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccine
- FNHA - Information on COVID-19 Testing and Positive Test Results
- FNHA - Toolkit for Communities Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
- FNHA - After you get your COVID-19 Vaccine
- FNHA - COVID-19 Vaccine: Interim Clinic Planning Checklist
- FNHA - COVID-19 Public Health Response Community Situation Report - Jan. 14, 2021
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FNHA: COVID-19 Information |
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Having the first batches of vaccines to prevent COVID-19 available in Canada is great news! We now have a powerful way to protect our frontline health care professionals, Elders, loved ones, ourselves and our communities.
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Let's stay safe while kick-starting our 2021 Wellness Goals. The Winter Wellness Grants available through the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) are intended to support innovative ways for people to stay safe and well in the New Year – including through online activities. |
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FNHA: 2021 Virtual Winter Wellness Grants |
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Grants of upto $1000 are available to support your virtual Winter Wellness initiative.
Deadline: February 15, 2021
Email: Active@fnha.ca
Phone: 604-693-6529 |
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Events & Social Gatherings - Provincial Wide Restrictions |
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By order and direction of the Provincial Health Officer, all events and social gatherings are suspended to significantly reduce COVID-19 transmission. This order is in effect from November 19, 2020 to February 5, 2021.
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The one-time grants will provide funding to community groups, service providers and Indigenous-led organizations to support rural, remote and Indigenous communities. The funding will help communities carry out local actions specific to the needs of their community. Examples include relationship building and knowledge sharing among service providers, support for organizations to develop harm-reduction policies and awareness programs aimed at reducing stigma, and community wellness programs that will connect people to life-saving supports and services.
Deadline: January 22, 2021
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Internal Job Opportunities
Clinical Counsellor, Mental Health and Wellness (Port Hardy - Quatsino)
Environmental Health Officer - (Stz'uminus - Ladysmith, BC)
Field Supervisor, Regional Health Survey - Term to December 2022 -(Ladysmith, Victoria or Campbell River BC)
Indigenous Educator, Harm Reduction - 2 Year Term - (Ladysmith, BC)
Regional Mental Health & Wellness Liaison - 2 Year Term - (Stz'uminus-Ladysmith)
Social Worker (Port Hardy, BC - Quatsino)
Team Lead, Mental Health & Wellness - (Stz'uminus - Ladysmith BC)
External Job Opportunities
Staff Nurse, Island Health, Comox, BC
Aboriginal Support Worker. Island Health, Port Hardy.
Forensic Psychologist – Mental Health & Substance Use Services Forensic Psychiatric Clinic, Nanaimo BC
Licensed Practical Nurse, Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre, Victoria
Health Information Research Officer, BC Public Service, Victoria BC
Registered Nurse, BC Cancer Victoria
Nawalakw Health and Wellness Manager, Alert Bay
Nawalakw is excited to grow our team! In partnership with the Kwakiutl District Council (KDC) and First Nation Health Authority (FNHA), we are looking for a Health and Wellness Manager to join our team. This management role will research, design, and deliver holistic health and wellness programming for Kwakwaka’wakw of all ages - responsible for all aspects of multi-program development and delivery at Nawalakw Culture Camps. They will work closely with the Language Program Director and will oversee the coordination of the Culture Camp operations.
In addition to planning for and coordinating on-site health and wellness programs, and supervision of camp coordination, the work will also include: 1) Collaborating with partners including but not limited to: Kwakiutl District Council Health (KDC), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), School District #85, and North Island region Band Schools, 2) Engaging with partners and communities to understand needs and cultural considerations, 3) Developing a stakeholder group, 4) Identifying and working respectfully with medicine people, elders, youth leaders, facilitators, healers, scholars/researchers, treatment centres, and other community healing programs, 5) Conducting baseline research into the effectiveness of pilot programs with post-secondary education partners.
Some travel will be required, including delivering programs at Hada. Relocation funding may be available for candidates who live outside of Northern Vancouver Island. Please inquire if needed.
Scott Rogers
Scott@nawalakw.com
Health and Wellness Coordinator, T’Sou-ke First Nation
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If you have any questions about upcoming meetings, the e-newsletter and/or any information contained in it, please contact your community engagement coordinator. |
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First Nations Health Authority Contacts
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FNHA COVID-19 Inquiries
If you have general FNHA provincial questions specific to COVID-19, please email
COVID19@fnha.ca.
For any requests relating to COVID-19 including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), please email: COVID19needs@fnha.ca. |
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Executive Director, Vancouver Island
Director, Regional Engagement:
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Nursing Manager
Community Practice Consultants:
Nurse Navigators:
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Manager, Community Relations,
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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Regional Manager EPHS
Environmental Health Officers (EHO)
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A/Regional Manager, Mental Health and Wellness
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Director, Aboriginal Health
Medical Director
Medical Health Officer
Aboriginal Health Managers
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