As we come to the close of this year, we find ourselves in deep gratitude—and a deep sense of pride. This past year has been one of growth, learning, and meaningful progress, made possible by the generosity, trust and belief of our donors, partners, and supporters. Together, we took important steps toward strengthening First Nations-led health and wellness initiatives rooted in community, culture, and self-determination. The milestones below reflect a bit of what we’ve achieved because of the collective spirit that made this all possible.
Here are some highlights from our first year:
2024-2025 Q3
- Hired our inaugural Chief Executive Officer
- Appointed five new Board members
- Created core Board and Operational policies to guide our work
2024-2025 Q4
- Hired our inaugural Director of Development and Executive Assistant & Administrator
- Received our first five-figure gift
- Launched our first FNHA employee engagement campaign
- Established our Vision, Mission, and Core Values
2025-2026 Q1
- Hosted our inaugural Together in Healing Gala presented by Scotiabank
- Celebrated the first three Health & Wellness Award Recipients at the Gala
- Participated in the 2025 Vancouver Half Marathon as a Charitable Partner
2025-2026 Q2
- Started our Strategic Planning process by engaging stakeholders in consultation interviews
- Held our first Cultural Learning Workshop, where participants wove red cedar baskets and learned about the cultural significance of red cedar
- Awarded our first three Nursing Bursaries
2025-2026 Q3
- Secured our first six-figure and first seven-figure pledges
- Facilitated our first Cultural Safety & Humility Training and Workshop
- Secured the first sponsor to our inaugural Charity Golf Classic taking place on June 19, 2026
- Launched our first major fundraising campaign: tutulshenam Healing House
- Celebrated our 20th Healing Path Circle (our monthly donor club) member
As we look ahead, we do so with optimism and determination. The year before us holds new opportunities to deepen our impact, strengthen partnerships, and continue supporting First Nations people and communities in ways that are respectful and grounded in lived experience.
To all our supporters—thank you for walking alongside us. Your support fuels this work and makes what we do possible. We are honoured to move into the year ahead together, with open hearts and a shared commitment to equitable and culturally safe health and wellness.
If you’d like to learn more about how you can be a part of the First Nations Health Foundation community, please reach out to us at [email protected]!