May 2013
Approved the development of draft structures to establish a separate charitable foundation
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 2022, 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.
Our Timeline and History
May 2015
The FNHA approves a foundation working group
July 21, 2022
Incorporated as a society
May 31, 2023
Made changes to constitution & registered as a private foundation
October 15, 2024
Inaugural Executive Director hired
November 1, 2024
New arms-length FNHF Board members appointed
About the First Nations Health Authority
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the health and wellness partner to over 200 diverse First Nations communities across BC. Dedicated to transforming health services and improving the health and wellness of First Nations communities in BC, the FNHA is advancing the quality and cultural safety of health care delivery.
In 2013, the FNHA began a new era in First Nations health governance and health care delivery in BC by taking responsibility for the programs and services formerly delivered by Health Canada. Since then, the FNHA has been working to address service gaps through new partnerships, closer collaboration, health systems innovation and the redesign of health programs and services for First Nations individuals, families, and communities in BC.
The FNHA is a leader and a champion of culturally safe practices within the broader health care system. Taking a leadership role, the FNHA actively works with its health partners to embed cultural safety and humility into health service delivery and improve health outcomes for First Nations people.
FNHA programs and services are centered on a First Nations perspective on health and wellness. By integrating culturally safe and community-based practices into FNHA’s programs and services, they promote holistic health across physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.