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FNHA Interior Region Food Sovereignty Gathering Virtual Indigenous Food Forum: A Summary 2023

The purpose of the virtual gathering was to provide space for people to connect and share. Feedback from the in-person event re-iterated the importance and need to connect with others working on food security, food systems and food sovereignty.

First Voices: Ktunaxa

Ktunaxa language learning for plants and animals

xaȼqanaǂ ʔitkiniǂ Many Ways of Working On the Same Thing

The xaȼqanaǂ ʔitkiniǂ research project, which translates to “many ways of working on the same thing”, is a partnership between Ktunaxa Nation, Interior Health and the University of British Columbia Okanagan. It is overseen by Ktunaxa Elders & Knowledge Holders in the xaȼqanaǂ ʔitkiniǂ Advisory Group.

Bridging Cultures for Better Healthcare: How the Ktunaxa Nation is Leading Health Systems Transformation

A unique partnership between the Ktunaxa Nation, regional health authority Interior Health, University of Victoria (UVic), and the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBC-O) is aiming to change this through the xaȼqanaɬ ʔitkiniɬ research project, which translates as ‘many ways of working on the same thing’ in the Ktunaxa language.

Not Extinct: Keeping the Sinixt Way.

This virtual interactive website is based on the book, Not Extinct: Keeping the Sinixt Way.

Traditional Food, Health, and Diet Quality in Syilx Okanagan Adults in British Columbia, Canada

In Canada, store-bought food constitutes the majority of First Nations (FN) people’s diets;however, their traditional foods (TF; wild fish, game, fowl, and plants) remains vital for their health.This study compares health indicators and diet quality among 265 Syilx Okanagan adults accordingto whether or not they reported eating TF during a 24-h dietary recall.

K’ómoks First Nation Health and Wellness Plan June, 2024

This Health & Wellness Plan aims to champion our health and wellness practices by setting a clear vision, as well as goals and objectives for the next five to ten years and beyond.

B.C. Indigenous Pathfinder Service

Free, Prior and Informed Consent

Indigenous Peoples have a clear right to determine for themselves whether to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ or ‘yes with conditions’, whenever governments or corporations propose actions that could impact their lives, lands, jurisdictions and futures. The exercise of this aspect of the right to self- determination is known as "free, prior and informed consent" or FPIC.

Working with Elders

The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) supports community-based work in language, arts and cultural heritage across British Columbia. Much of this work depends on the involvement of our Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Here, we offer suggestions that can help to create a smooth and rewarding experience both for our Elders and for the communities they support.

Empathy, Dignity, and Respect: Creating cultural safety for Aboriginal people in urban health care

In the spring of 2012, the Health Council of Canada held a series of meetings across Canada with health care providers, managers, and researchers to learn about efforts to create culturally competent care and culturally safe environments for Aboriginal people in urban health care services.

Aboriginal Cultural Practices: A Guide For Physicians And Allied Health Care Professionals Working At Vancouver Coastal Health

These cultural guidelines aim to help VCH staff within hospital settings to provide culturally responsive health care services to Aboriginal clients.