The First Nations Health Foundation (FNHF) is the fundraising entity for the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), raising funds to transform health and health equity for First Nations people in BC.
Join us in transforming health care for First Nations in BC
Be a Part of the Change
By donating to the FNHF, you are contributing to groundbreaking health care solutions for First Nations in BC.
The FNHF supports innovative and complementary community-driven and First Nations-based models of care such as:
- Clean drinking water initiatives in First Nations communities
- New healing centres to support trauma recovery through land-based healing, First Nations medicines, guidance from Elder Advisers and other trauma-specific services
- A youth program developed by youth for youth that addresses toxic drug use
- Teaching equipment and supplies such as mannequins for the tə stal̓ew̓ətx (River) Clinical Learning Centre—the clinical learning space in the new FNHA administrative space
How You Can Help
Paddling Together
This year’s priorities focus on:
Healing Centres | Toxic Drug Emergency Response | Innovative Medical Equipment
Ways to Donate
- Online – https://fnhfoundation.ca/donate-today
- Monthly / Recurring – Become a Healing Path Circle member, learn more here: https://fnhfoundation.ca/donate-monthly
- Cheque – Please make your cheque out to the First Nations Health Foundation and mail it to 501 – 100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC, Canada, V7T 1A2
- Corporate sponsorships – contact us to see how we can work together on a project
- Legacy Giving – A legacy gift is a donation left in your will—it’s a powerful and wonderful way to support innovative programs and services for First Nations in BC.
- Memorial Gift – Remember a loved one who has passed away with a donation in their memory. Please contact us with the details of the memorial donation and we can acknowledge your gift with a card or letter to the family.
- In Honour – Make a donation in honour of someone to celebrate a birthday, act of service or any other special occasion.
As a donor, you will receive a tax receipt for your donation and annual acknowledgement of your support.
Transforming First Nations Health
Through your support, we can foster wholistic health and wellness for First Nations individuals, families and communities that honours our culture and practices, and advances community-based health solutions.
About Us
The First Nations Health Foundation (FNHF) is the philanthropic partner for the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), the first and only province-wide health authority of its kind in Canada.
Established in 2023, we connect with donors to raise essential funds over and above government funding for the FNHA to deliver innovative, community-driven, and First Nations-based models of care to over 200 First Nations communities and their members in BC.
Your donation to the FNHF contributes to groundbreaking health care solutions—transforming health outcomes and achieving health equity for First Nations in BC.