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Language is the fundamental way First Nations People share their knowledge, communicate their understanding of the world and connect with their spirituality. Is it possible to reverse the disruption to languages and culture from colonialism? We find out how with Megan Metz and Teresa Windsor.Oleh FNHA

Language is the fundamental way First Nations People share their knowledge, communicate their understanding of the world and connect with their spirituality. Is it possible to reverse the disruption to languages and culture from colonialism? We find out how with Megan Metz and Teresa Windsor.Oleh FNHA

Language is the fundamental way First Nations People share their knowledge, communicate their understanding of the world and connect with their spirituality. Is it possible to reverse the disruption to languages and culture from colonialism? We find out how with Megan Metz and Teresa Windsor.Oleh FNHA

Elder Shirley Windsor from Haíɫzaqv saying Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk).Oleh FNHA

Speaker Elder Shirley Windsor from Haíɫzaqv saying ‘wṇíxsix̌a’ (goodbye) in Haíɫzaqvḷa (Heiltsuk).Oleh FNHA

Elder Shirley Windsor from Haíɫzaqv saying ‘yáu’ (hello) in Haíɫzaqvḷa (Heiltsuk)Oleh FNHA

Pronunciation of Nuxalk. Spoken in it7Nuxalkmc by Elder Karen Anderson from Nuxalk.Oleh FNHA

Pronunciation of "Hello Friend" in Nuxalk. Spoken in it7Nuxalkmc by Elder Karen Anderson from Nuxalk.Oleh FNHA

Pronunciation of the word "Xłmduulxk" (Klemtu). The speaker is Elder Victoria from Gitdisdzu.Oleh FNHA

A message from the FNHA on World TB Day, an annual event aimed at spreading awareness of the ongoing impacts of this disease.Oleh FNHA

Audio clip of the word "ˇGiǎxsix̌a" (thank you very much) spoken in Haíɫzaqvḷa (Heiltsuk) by local knowledge keeper and language teacher Rory Housty from the community of Bella Bella.Oleh FNHA

Audio clip of the word "Haíɫzaqv" spoken in Haíɫzaqvḷa (Heiltsuk) by local knowledge keeper and language teacher Rory Housty from the community of Bella Bella.Oleh FNHA

How to say "thank you" in the Líl̓wat? language. Spoken by Josh Anderson from Líl̓wat. The spelling for this word is kúkwstum’ckacw in Ucwalmícwts.Oleh FNHA

As of yesterday, July 1st 2021, here in BC at least, COVID restrictions were loosened, as we entered into Phase 3 of the province’s reopening plan.Indoor mask mandates have been dropped, larger gatherings both indoor and outdoor are allowed, and recreational travel is back on the table within Canada.On this episode of CFNR Journeys, helping us brea…

Dr. Nel Wieman discusses COVID-19 effects on mental health in this FNHA podcast. Learn more at www.fnha.ca/coronavirusOleh FNHA

Dr. Terri Lee Aldred, the current Medical Director of Care for First Nations Health Authority provides in depth insight into the COVID-19 vaccine and good medicine.Oleh FNHA

Dr. Shannon McDonald COVID-19 Vaccine Ad 1 by FNHAOleh FNHA

Dr. Shannon McDonald COVID-19 Ad 1 by FNHAOleh FNHA

Dr. Shannon McDonald COVID-19 Ad 2 by FNHAOleh FNHA

Dr. Shannon McDonald COVID-19 Vaccine Ad 2 by FNHAOleh FNHA

Featuring Dr. Nel Wieman and Len Pierre.Oleh FNHA

Doctors Unjali Malhotra and Jeanette Boyd were instrumental in creating the Maternity and Babies Advice Line. They also serve in the program. The doctors talk about how it works and how to access the service.Oleh FNHA

Learn more at: https://www.fnha.ca/fluOleh FNHA

Learn more at: https://www.fnha.ca/fluOleh FNHA

The COVID-19 pandemic makes it more important than ever to get vaccinated against influenza this fall. Learn why in this podcast with Dr. Shannon McDonald, the FNHA’s interim Chief Medical Health Officer. Dr. McDonald also answers other questions you may have about the annual flu vaccine. Learn more: https://www.fnha.ca/coronavirus…

Adeline Brown is Haida from Haida Gwaii and a survivor of the Indian Residential School system. She has worked with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society since 2005, using her background as an art therapist to bring about healing for the “wounded and hurting.” Her passion is to get people on the healing path and become all that they can b…

Barney Williams Jr., whose traditional name is Taa-eee-sim-chilth, is Nuu-chah-nulth and a member of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations situated in the Tofino area of Meares Island. Williams Jr. is an Indian Residential School survivor and served as a committee member for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission from 2008-2015 to provide cultural and s…

In this edition of the FNHA COVID-19 podcast, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Shannon McDonald and Media Relations Specialist John Moody discuss BC’s Phase 3 pandemic response: what does it mean, and what can First Nations people do to stay safe and support each other? Dr. McDonald shares guidance and encouragement to help you “stay the course” th…

Dr. Shannon McDonald - COVID-19 radio ad - "Our Traditional Teachings" by FNHAOleh FNHA

Dr. Shannon McDonald - COVID-19 radio ad - "Stay Strong and Stay the Course" by FNHAOleh FNHA

FNHA Interim CEO Richard Jock discusses the organization’s transition from the initial emergency response stage of COVID-19 to the marathon of the next phase, including a push to make testing more widely available across the province.Oleh FNHA

Sonia Isaac-Mann, FNHA’s VP of Operations and Services, and Rick Milone, FNHA’s VP of Human Resources discuss FNHA’s Guide to Business Resumption, which provides guidance to communities on how to gradually re-open their offices and community centres.Oleh FNHA

In this edition of the FNHA COVID-19 podcast April MacNaughton talks about Communicable Disease Emergency Plans, how to build them, and what resources FNHA has to support communities in their design and implementation.For more information please write to: cdmgmt@fnha.caOleh FNHA

The Interim CEO of the FNHA, Richard Jock, talks about:· the decision to move the organization to a Level 3 state of readiness to direct more resources to the COVID-19 emergency· how the work of the FNHA is guided by the vision that First Nations people and communities deserve the best we have to offer “because what happens to communities happens t…

Senior Medical Officer Dr. Nel Wieman talks to Communications Manager Stephanie Slater about COVID-19: · Why it’s important to act like you already have the virus· Prevention tips and why they work· The impact on cultural events· The impact on mental healthOleh FNHA

We recap the plans for the redevelopment of Waterloo and the impact on the residents.Oleh Radio Skid Row 88.9FM

The dollar coin has the same value as the rockfeat. Linda Kennedy, Jennifer Ferng and Jenny Munro.Oleh Radio Skid Row 88.9FM

Gentrification is Colonisation!how does one inform the other?There is Blak history to your Flat-whiteOleh Radio Skid Row 88.9FM

This is a story of tension between First Nations and the Canadian health care system: one hospital, one woman and her fight to put First Nations at the centre of health care. That woman is Theresa William, a member of the Splatsin Indian Band near Vernon, BC. Her mother was neglected in a state of medical emergency in the ER. After 11 hours of wait…

FNHA CEO Joe Gallagher is from Tla'amin First Nation. He talks about his own close call with cancer, which came on the heels of his father’s death due to cancer. Joe shares his story in the hopes of creating a space where we can all begin talking about cancer sooner – before it’s too late. “Testing is extremely important. We need to go for regular …

BC First Nations are a young a growing population with almost half the population under 25 years of age. These young people give First Nations communities energy and signal a bright future. Young First Nations also have their struggles: the negative effects of colonization including intergenerational trauma, poverty and racism. It may not be surpri…

Paula Potter is part Cree, part Scottish and is from Lakota Nation. She grew up in Edmonton but has lived in Vancouver for a long time. Paula is part of the ‘Culture Saves Lives’ movement. She leads sweats; she sun dances; she is a traditional pipe carrier. Paula does this to help Indigenous people reconnect with their cultures. Her sacred use of t…

Do you know the difference between Generic and Brand Name Drugs?They have more in common than you think.Oleh FNHA

Do you know the difference between Generic and Brand Name Drugs?They have more in common than you think.Oleh FNHA

Do you know the difference between Generic and Brand Name Drugs?They have more in common than you think.Oleh FNHA

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has launched a tobacco-cessation podcast that shares the personal journey of a respected northern First Nations leader as she commits to quitting commercial cigarettes. The candid and humorous three-part podcast, “Smokestack Sandra,” tracks Sandra Teegee, Deputy Chief of Takla Lake First Nation, over a seri…

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has launched a tobacco-cessation podcast that shares the personal journey of a respected northern First Nations leader as she commits to quitting commercial cigarettes. The candid and humorous three-part podcast, “Smokestack Sandra,” tracks Sandra Teegee, Deputy Chief of Takla Lake First Nation, over a seri…

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has launched a tobacco-cessation podcast that shares the personal journey of a respected northern First Nations leader as she commits to quitting commercial cigarettes. The candid and humorous three-part podcast, “Smokestack Sandra,” tracks Sandra Teegee, Deputy Chief of Takla Lake First Nation, over a seri…