How are we working together? The Primary Care Division in the Ministry of Health fosters strong collaborative partnerships with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) to enhance the delivery of primary health care services. Through regular engagement and joint planning, the Primary Care Division and FNHA ensure that virtual care programs are well supported, effectively…

How are we working together? The Ministry of Health continues to collaborate and engage with First Nations, Métis and urban Indigenous organizations throughout the various components of this action., including: Decriminalization Harm Reduction Youth Culturally Relevant and Safe Services The First Nations Health Authority is also a key partner in harm reduction-related toxic drug crisis…

How are we working together? The broad scope of Action 4.11 and its 10 corresponding sub-actions has led to varying approaches to engagement, with the recognition of and respect for Indigenous knowledge systems being a key element of all the approaches. The engagement approaches undertaken are largely distinction-based. For example, the Ministry of Health is…

How are we working together? The Ministry of Health is actively collaborating with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), who leads engagement efforts through close collaboration with local planning communities composed of First Nations health directors across the province. These committees are crucial in ensuring the planning and implementation of the Primary Care Networks and…

How are we working together? The Accessibility Directorate focuses on improving accessibility for people with disabilities and is located within the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. Throughout the development of the first two accessibility standards, the Accessibility Directorate has conducted ongoing consultation and engagement with First Nations, Modern Treaty Nations, Métis, and urban…

How are we working together? The Tripartite Framework Agreement on First Nations Health Governance (the Framework Agreement) was signed in 2011 by the provincial government, federal government, and BC First Nations, and endorsed by the First Nations Health Council (FNHC). Several committees have been established under the Framework Agreement: The tripartite partners are near completion…

Highlights The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport’s Sport Branch celebrated the many achievements of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) in fiscal 2024-25.  The Province provides $1.4 million in funding annually to I·SPARC. Several highlights of I·SPARC’s 2024/25 programming are listed below. In the first six months of fiscal 2024/25,…

How are we working together? The Ministry of Education and Child Care has consulted with First Nations and Modern Treaty Nations on Indigenous Education Councils, engaged with Métis Nation BC, and co-developed work with the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC). The Indigenous Education Council Ministerial Order, policy, and template terms of reference, which were…

How are we working together? In October 2022, the Ministries of Education and Child Care (ECC) and Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (PSFS), the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA) formed a working group to co-develop strategies to support the training, recruitment and retention of First…

How are we working together? Provincial consultation with the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and engagement with Métis Nation BC is required to address the broader scope of this action and increase participation in Foundation Skill Assessments to support improved literacy and numeracy outcomes. Are there challenges? It’s challenging for both the Ministry of…