FINAL Program
(Updated November 26, 2011)
Monday, November 21, 2011
3:00 - 6:00 pm Registration
3:00 - 6:00 pm Exhibitor Set-Up
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
7:00 - 7:30 am Sunrise Ceremony
Prayer: Elder Ruth Norton,
Sagkeeng First Nation, MB
7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration
7:30 - 8:00 am

Get Moving with Zumba... Session 1
Dance yourself into shape! That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Start your day off right by joining us for this fun activity! Bring your sneakers and comfy clothes.

8:00 - 9:00 am Networking Breakfast / Visit the Exhibitors
9:00 - 9:45 am

Prayer/ Welcome / Greetings

Prayer: Elder Ruth Norton, Sagkeeng First Nation, MB

Welcome: Holly Charyna, Executive Director, Temagami First Nation, ON and President of the Board of Directors, FNHMA
Conference Co-Chairs: Doris Bear, Health Director, Peguis First Nation, MB and Board Member, FNHMA
Donna Metalic, Health Director, Listuguj First Nation, QC and Board Member, FNHMA
Karen Schmidt, Health Educator, File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council, SK and Board Member, FNHMA

Greetings: Jim Wolfe, Regional Director, First Nations and Inuit Health, Health Canada

9:45 - 10:30 am

Plenary - A Day in the Life of a Health Director
Speaker: David McLaren, Health Director, Eagle Village First Nation, QC and Board Member, FNHMA

10:30 - 11:00 am Health Break
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Concurrent Workshops

Workshop A
Advocacy, Partnerships and Relationships

Talking Circle on Partnerships under the Aboriginal Health Transition Fund
The Aboriginal Health Transition Fund (AHTF) was a six-year Health Canada fund to improve co-ordination of health services for First Nations and Inuit people and to assist provinces and territories to adapt their services to better meet the needs of all indigenous people. There were 23 AHTF projects in Manitoba. Partnerships were the foundation of these projects. Manitoba First Nation health directors will share their experiences in working with provincial partners to increase knowledge of the health system, and to integrate and improve health services.
Moderator: Darrin Stevenson, Special Initiatives Advisor to the Regional Director, First Nations and Inuit Health, Health Canada
Speakers:Esther Cook, Health Director, Misipawistik Cree Nation
Joanne Cook, Former AHTF Coordinator and Home & Community Care Nurse, Misipawistik Cree Nation
Brenda Blom, Southern Chiefs Organization
Chief Charlie Boucher, Chair, West Region Tribal Council
Elva McCorrister, Health Director, Interlake Reserves Tribal Council
Cathy Merrick, Cross Lake Band of Indians
Garry Munro, Health Director, Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre

Workshop B
Quality Improvement and
Assurance

Sponsored by MNP LLP

New Health Facility Business Planning: How to Make it Work!
In 2009 the Opaskwayak Cree Nation Health Authority (OHA) began developing a business concept for a two phased project that would involve construction of new space for OHA staff and ancillary services and construction of a health centre. MNP worked with OHA to develop a successful business plan for Phase I and OHA is now developing a business plan for Phase II.
This joint presentation involving MNP and OHA representatives will highlight the process employed to move the project from vision, to concept, to business plan, to reality. The importance of developing a sound business plan and employing appropriate project management will be discussed as will the challenges faced by OHA along the way.
This presentation will be valuable to health managers, political leaders and health advocates who are looking to improve access to health services within their communities.
Moderator: Doris Bear, Health Director, Peguis First Nation, MB and Board Member, FNHMA
Speakers: Greg Lamothe, Partner, MNP LLP
Glen Ross, Accreditation Coordinator, Opaskwayak Health Authority, MB
Rhonda D. Ross, Executive Director, Opaskwayak Health Authority
Workshop C
Cultural Awareness

The Evolution of Health Services Delivery for First Nations Communities: What’s Next?
Please join FNHMA staff to hear about the history and evolution of health services management and delivery in First Nations communities. Many historical shifts, influences and papers have created the environment of health service delivery in First Nations. The presentation will also include aspects of some healing approaches that were embraced by First Nations communities; understanding and knowledge about the importance of the integration of traditional healing methods in health care services and practice; and how some organizations, like the First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) are supporting the management and delivery of health care services in ways that are culturally appropriate and relevant for communities.

Moderator: Karen Schmidt, Health Educator, File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council, SK and Board Member, FNHMA
Speakers: Marion Crowe, Executive Director, FNHMA
Emily Lecompte, Research & Education Coordinator, FHNMA

Workshop D
Leadership & Governance
Focused, Effective and Relevant Governance
First Nations communities that have outstanding health programs and are making improvements to their health determinants have one thing in common. They have governance models and styles in place, understand the importance and integrative aspects that health plays in communities, and those who govern and manage engage in ongoing improvements to put better practices in place.
This session will review some of the governance models and styles being used and will identify conditions when they should be used. Participants will discuss the models and styles identified, consider advantages and disadvantages of each along with lessons learned. Better practices to enhance governance capacity and understand the importance of health will be presented and discussed. In addition, the health manager’s role in supporting improved governance and focus on health will be discussed.
Participants will gain a greater understanding regarding options for health governance and ways to improve existing governance situations.
Moderator: Donna Metallic, Health Director, Listuguj First Nation, QC and Board Member, FNHMA
Speakers: Jim Pealow
, Partner, AMCES
Jocelyne Wasacase-Merasty, Prairies Regional Manager, National Centre for First Nations Governance
12:30 - 2:00 pm

Laughing and Healing - Luncheon
Introduction: Doris Bear
, Health Director, Peguis First Nation, MB and Board Member, FNHMA
Comedian: Gerry Barrett, Aboriginal Comedian, MB

2:15 - 3:45 pm Concurrent Workshops
Workshop E
Advocacy, Partnerships and Relationships

The Peer Support Program: Building Regional Capacity to Support Programs of Excellence in the Strengthening Families Maternal Child Health Program
This program was developed by the Assembly of Manitoba Chief’s Regional Program and Practice Support Team. The strategy was designed to strive toward a higher level of program delivery with the goal of improving maternal and child health outcomes through the enhancement of program effectiveness. It is essentially a quality assurance assessment process that examines of number of program delivery elements utilizing consistent measurement tools and protocols, yet maintains enough flexibility to allow for community variation through the incorporation of individual or community cultural strengths. This is solution centered, family/relationship focused and strength based and its support involves highlighting all that is being done well by the program; lifting the spirits of community staff; building on their strengths, and providing some meaningful feedback on how community staff may rise to met some of their challenges.
Learn how this program is evolving through the direction of Peer Support Specialists in combination with intensive regional program orientation and mentoring.

Moderator: Darlene Anganis, Health Director, Membertou First Nation, NS and Board Member, FNHMA
Speakers: Wanda Phillips-Beck, Nurse Program Advisor, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
Michele Tully, Peer Resource Specialist, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

Workshop F
Professionalism

Enhancing Access to Education and Professional Development with the First Nations Health Manager’s Association
As the professional Canadian organization responsible for certification in the field of Aboriginal health management, the FNHMA conducted an environmental scan to verify learning opportunities for First Nations health managers through colleges, universities and professional institutions. This scan was conducted prior to the development of course curriculum for the AHM Program to better meet market needs and respond to the gaps in education and professional training. Health managers from across Canada can take advantage of the professional Aboriginal Health Management (AHM) Program leading to the professional designation of the Certified Aboriginal Health Manager (CAHM) through the FNHMA. One way to achieve the professional CAHM designation is throught the PLAR pathway to certification; the other path requires participation in courses and professional development opportunities on behalf of the applicant. The PLAR Program affords the important benefit of the assessment and recognition of competencies, experience, skills and knowledge that individuals have gained in different learning environments. The certification process allows for the enhancement of knowledge and the identification of individual strengths and weaknesses in Aboriginal health management, and provides more opportunities for professional growth and increased credibility. The implementation of the PLAR framework in the CAHM certification process allows the FNHMA to enhance capacity for professional certification and for health managers working in a First Nations context.
Moderator: Holly Charyna, Executive Director, Temagami First Nation, ON and President of the Board of Directors, FNHMA
Speakers: Emily Lecompte, Research & Education Coordinator, FHNMA
Jim Pealow, Partner, AMCES

Workshop G
Health Services Delivery

Sharing and Strengthening First Nations Health Care
For more than 10 years, Saint Elizabeth has been working in partnership with First Nations to positively impact health care delivery at the local level. The Saint Elizabeth First Nations, Inuit and Métis program is focused on enhancing and supporting the capacity of communities to understand and solve complex health care issues, improve access and address barriers to care. Ms. Menzies-Sabiston will share with you their evidence-based and culturally appropriate on-line professional development training technique that is affordable and accessible to Aboriginal health care providers. The @YourSide Colleague on-line training is available at no charge and courses offered include Diabetes Circle of Care, Cancer Care, MB First Nations Home & Community Care Orientation, Personal Support Worker, Wound Management, Clinical Skills, Palliative Care, Seniors Care, and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Care.
Moderator: Laurette Bloomquist, Board Member, FNHMA

Speakers: Cindy Hart, Director of Health, Fisher River Cree Nation Health Services
Cynthia Menzies-Sabiston, Engagement Liaison, Saint Elizabeth First Nations, Inuit and Métis Program, Saint Elizabeth Health Care

Workshop H
Financial Management and Accountability

Sponsored by RBC Royal Bank

Financial Management and Accountability for Health Managers
Mr. Bicklmeier will review the local application of community built Financial Management Frameworks to the evolution of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and how these can benefit and challenge First Nations. He will also address how similarities and differences in the needs of shareholders guide how reporting to community members should be different from reporting to banks and/or other governments (provincial & federal). He will review financial statement readability and provide important tips on enhancing the communication/presentation of the financial picture which is a crucially important and often forgotten part of the financial accounting process. Mr. Mathers will address how FNIH Health Funding Arrangements provide the necessary resources for communities that contribute to the overall health and well-being of community members. Financial management and reporting are the cornerstones to effective and efficient governance of those agreements and ensures the long term sustainability of communities and contribute to community self-determination.
Moderator: Matt Simeoni, Vice President, Aboriginal Markets, RBC Royal Bank
Speakers: Chad Bicklmeier, CAFM, CMA, Accounting Instructor, Business School, Assiniboine Community College and Board Member, AFOA Manitoba Chapter
Barry Mathers, Manager, Community Liaison Services, Health Funding Arrangements, Health Canada
4:00 - 4:45 pm Annual General Meeting (for FNHMA members in good standing only)
5:00 - 7:00 pm Reception with Exhibitors
Entertainment: Asham Stompers
The mission of the Asham Stompers is to help re-capture and preserve the history of the Métis and First Nation people through the traditional dancing of the Red River jig.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
7:00 - 7:30 am Sunrise Ceremony
Elder Ruth Norton,
Sagkeeng First Nation, MB
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Registration
7:30 - 8:00 am

Get Moving with Zumba... Session 2
Dance yourself into shape! That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Start your day off right by joining us for this fun activity! Bring your sneakers and comfy clothes.

8:00 - 9:00 am Networking Breakfast / Visit the Exhibitors
9:00 - 10:30 am

Prayer and Plenary

Prayer: Elder Ruth Norton, Sagkeeng First Nation, MB

 

Plenary - Improving the Health of First Nations People: Tripartite First Nations Health Plan of British Columbia

Moderator: Doris Bear, Health Director, Peguis First Nation, MB and Board Member, FNHMA
Speakers: Laurette Bloomquist, Board Member, FNHMA
Joe Gallagher, Chief Executive Officer, First Nations Health Council
Judith Gohn, President, First Nations Health Directors Association of British Columbia
Deborah Schwartz, Executive Director, First Nations Health Directors Association of British Columbia

10:30 - 11:00 am Health Break / Visit the Exhibitors
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Concurrent Workshops
Workshop I
Planning

Leading the Way: Planning Social and Community Programs with Innovation in Information Management and Research
The Regional Health Survey (RHS) is the first national survey implemented explicitly in keeping with the First Nations principles of OCAP- Ownership, Control, Access and Possession. As the only national research initiative under complete First Nations control, the RHS has given new meaning to First Nations self-determination in research and provided the research community with a demonstration on how the principles of OCAP can be successfully executed. The RHS is a unique collaborative initiative of First Nations regional organizations across Canada. Learn how the survey was implemented to address First Nations health issues while acknowledging the need for First Nations to control their own health information. The presentation will demonstrate how First Nations can take a leadership role in information management and community research processes. Results from RHS Phase 2 will be highlighted during the presentation which can be used by First Nations Health Managers for planning purposes for health and social community programs and proposal submissions.
Moderator: Donna Metallic, Health Director, Listuguj First Nation, QC and Board Member, FNHMA
Speaker: Jane Gray, National Project Manager, First Nations Regional Health Survey, First Nations Information Governance Centre

Workshop J
Cultural Awareness

Sponsored by the national Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)

Cultural Safety: A Self-Assessment Tool for Healthcare Providers and Organizations
This interactive workshop instructs participants on how to use a Cultural Safety Self-Assessment Tool to develop cultural safe practices and organizations. The session explores the concept of cultural safety and its practical implications for program and policy designed to improve the health and the wellness of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The workshop will demonstrate that cultural safety can shift from being a concept to a tool to deliver culturally safe health care services.
The workshop will show participants how to ‘decolonize’ health care services by developing transformative relationships based on trust. The workshop uses case studies to show how cultural safety and Indigenous Knowledge has helped communities engage in healing that led to lasting change. The workshop would result in a series of next steps or recommendation for the future of health and wellness in five areas; training, recognition, strategies, research and education.
Moderator: Emily Lecompte, Research & Education Coordinator, FHNMA
Speaker: Simon Brascoupé, A/Chief Executive Officer, National Aboriginal Health Organization

Workshop K
Health Services Delivery

Sponsored by CRW Systems Inc.

Getting You There When it Counts: Challenges, Issues and Solutions in Medical Transportation
During the last two years in Manitoba, a new system has been implemented to support the operations of medical transportation and to allow the Health Centers and Nursing Stations to record, manage and report medical transportation. As the training and system start-up progressed, there were challenges for each Health Center as there was a variety of different mechanisms for tracking appointments. Local reports were different, tracking was different, and everyone has their own way of controlling the Medical Travel. The speakers will share with the delegates how they managed to work with all the participants to create a simplified sustainable solution.
Moderator/Speaker: Chris Woods, President, CRW Systems Inc.
Speakers: Arlene Murdock
, Medical Transportation Coordinator, Fisher River Cree Nation, Manitoba
Kristin Murdock, Medical Transportation Support, Fisher River Cree Nation, Manitoba
Pam Smith, PHD, First Nations and Inuit Health, Manitoba Region, Health Canada
Workshop L
Advocacy Partnerships and Relationships
Where Are We At? Connecting the Dots with The Wharerātā Declaration as an International Initiative in Mental Health Leadership
The role of leader in mental health and health is key to the success of programs and services, and to the success in advocating for service partnerships that are culturally safe. Indigenous leaders in health and mental health raise awareness with our mainstream partners about the importance of culture as a determinant of health. An Indigenous Leadership Group met at Massey University in New Zealand to discuss shared issues and strategies to influence change in health systems to better serve Indigenous peoples, as part of the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership and wrote the Wharerātā Declaration, published in 2009. This Declaration sets out a new framework to improve Indigenous mental health through culturally competent service delivery, partnerships with mainstream providers, based on a new framework of leadership that is based in culture. While the Declaration does focus on mental health, the Wharerātā Group believes it also has value for the health field. This presentation will provide an overview of the Declaration and the work of the Wharerātā Group on its vision of healthy Indigenous individuals, families and communities through Indigenous leadership.
Moderator: Laurette Bloomquist, Board Member, FNHMA
Speakers: Carol Hopkins, Executive Director, National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation
Rose Sones, International Chair, Wharerātā Group
12:30 - 2:00 pm

Culture Heals - Luncheon
Elder Murray Ironchild from the Cultural Department at the All Nations Healing Hospital will speak to us about the uses of traditional medicine.

Introduction: Holly Charyna, Executive Director, Temagami First Nation, ON and President of the Board of Directors, FNHMA
Speaker: Elder Murray Ironchild, Cultural Department, All Nations Healing Hospital, SK

2:15 - 3:45 pm Concurrent Workshops
Workshop M
Quality Improvement and Assurance
Accreditation Canada’s Aboriginal Health Services Program: Setting the Standard
Accreditation Canada has been working with Aboriginal Health Services (AHS) organizations since 1999. The focus of this venture is to provide a mechanism for continuous quality improvement and safety in the services offered to Aboriginal communities. Through a partnership with First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) and guidance from experts in the field, Accreditation Canada has developed and evaluated national standards of excellence for AHS while integrating the cultural context of AHS organizations into the Qmentum program.
Through these activities, Accreditation Canada has developed six sets of standards customized for AHS. Following an evaluation process, the standards have been revised to incorporate feedback received from clients, experts in the field, and stakeholders. Further development of standards for AHS organizations continues as Accreditation Canada is working on standards for organizations who offer remote and isolated health services.

Moderator: Karen Schmidt, Health Educator, File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council, SK and Board Member, FNHMA
Speakers: Brenda Emerson, Accreditation Specialist, Accreditation Canada
Roxanne Sappier, Executive Director, Tobique First Nation (invited)
Workshop N
Communication

Getting the Right Mix: Building, Strengthening and Sustaining Partnerships in Health Care
Chronic disease and mortality rates in First Nations communities are alarming. Determinants of health, such as income, education and health services correspond with these rates. The federal and provincial health care delivery in Canada has been likened to two canoes paddling down the same river. These health agencies both deliver services to communities and its members; they have similar goals but seldom cross paths or share information. Assessment and planning to address the health needs in all First Nations communities requires building partnerships. Health workers, directors, community members, resources locally and regionally must collectively strive to work together to manage the challenges ahead.
MBTelehealth is a videoconferencing network which can provide access to health services not currently available in the communities. Learn how MBTelehealth can be the tool used to access improved healthcare in First Nation communities.
Moderator: Marion Crowe, Executive Director, FNHMA
Speakers: Margaret McGregor
, Health Director, Norway House
Brenda Sanderson
, Telehealth Coordinator, Clinical – Aboriginal Program, Manitoba TeleHealth

Workshop O
HR Management
Human Resource Planning in Health Care: Making Every Person Count
Human Resource Planning is a challenge for many non-profit organizations and for First Nations communities. This workshop session will focus on a template that was designed to assist health care organizations in meeting accreditation standards specific to human resource planning. The human resource planning template uses the theory of “emotional intelligence” that’s grounded in science to demonstrate that “emotions” have a critical role in shaping all decisions, feeling, and actions. In the health care field, the loss to productivity has been linked to employee conflict, compassion fatigue or vicarious trauma and physical illness of employees.
Practical exercises will demonstrate the usefulness of these tools and participants can expect to walk away from this workshop with tools ready to apply in their work environment.
Moderator: Darlene Anganis, Health Director, Membertou First Nation, NS and Board Member, FNHMA
Speaker: Carol Hopkins, Executive Director, National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation
Workshop P
Advocacy, Partnerships and Relationships
HEY! (Health Empowerment for You!) and the Saskatchewan First Nations Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Health
Get active, get healthy: Enhance your understanding of a healthy lifestyle and living healthy. The panel will share details on HEY! (Health Empowerment for You!), a project developed in partnership across two provinces including First Nations, government health agencies and cancer and chronic disease agencies. This will include a briefing on the project, partnership development, content development and next steps. The HEY! project promotes active living and healthy lifestyles through two modules addressing addictions. FSIN representatives will also share with participants how FSIN, the Province of Saskatchewan and Health Canada have made a commitment to work collaboratively to improve the health and well-being of Saskatchewan First Nations people by closing the gaps in health programs and service delivery by signing the First Nations Health and Well-Being MOU.
Moderator: Donna Metallic, Health Director, Listuguj First Nation, QC and Board Member, FNHMA
Speakers: Alvin Delorme, Project Coordinator, and Bev Whitehawk, Director of Primary Health Care, Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN)
Charmaine Pyakutch, Researcher - MOU Special Projects, FSIN
5:30 - 6:30 pm Reception
6:30 - 11:00 pm

Awards Banquet and Presentation of the Certified Aboriginal Health Managers

Emcees: Holly Charyna, Executive Director, Temagami First Nation, ON and President of the Board of Directors, FNHMA
Marion Crowe, Executive Director, FNHMA

Speaker: Derek Nepinak, Manitoba Grand Chief

After dinner entertainment and dance: Eagle and Hawk
Vince Fontaine's solo project Songs For Turtle Island received a nomination for "Best Instrumental CD" at the 2011 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards!

Thursday, November 24, 2011
7:30 - 8:00 am Sunrise Ceremony
8:00 - 11:00 am Registration
8:00 - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30 am Concurrent Workshops
Workshop Q
Health Services Delivery
Community Development and Capacity Building Initiative in FNIHB
Community development and capacity building is a priority of the FNIHB as one way to support First Nations and Inuit communities to strengthen their own health programs and services. Community development is best built on the strengths of the community, led by the community. This presentation will provide an overview of the principles underpinning the new Community Development initiative in FNIHB: community leadership, culture, building capacity, and holistic health and planning processes.
Moderator: David McLaren, Health Director, Eagle Village First Nation, QC and Board Member, FNHMA
Speaker: Rose Sones, Branch Lead, Community Development and Capacity Building, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada
Workshop R
Cultural Awareness

Cultural Competency and Cultural Safety for Health Service Professionals
The Canadian Healthcare Association (CHA) working in partnership with the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada (ANAC) has developed a new distance learning program on Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety in Health Services. It includes the development of courses, tools and resources that will serve to integrate cultural safety in healthcare settings. Funding was provided by the Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada.
The program is designed to provide training to health service professionals who work in Aboriginal settings and/or with First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples. The course includes: An Introduction, Postcolonial Understanding; Communication; Inclusivity; Respect; and Indigenous Knowledge.
In this session, participants will learn about the course development process and outcomes and have an opportunity to provide feedback on what tools are needed, how to reach the target audience, optimal marketing techniques and ideas for future development.
Moderator: Emily Lecompte, Research & Education Coordinator, FHNMA
Speakers: Audrey-Clare Lawrence
, Education Consultant, Canadian Healthcare Association
Cheryl Teeter, Director, CHA Learning, Canadian Healthcare Association

Workshop S
Advocacy Partnerships & Relationships
Moving Towards an Action Plan and Taking Control: The First Nations, Inuit & Métis Action Plan on Cancer Control
This presentation will share the recently released First Nations, Inuit and Métis Action Plan on Cancer Control. The findings from the implementation of Year 1 of the Action Plan are expected to inform enhancing the quality of cancer control for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. The presentation will include an overview of the plan, developments which will be of interest to First Nations Health managers. Developments to date include: i) First Nations, Inuit and Métis page on the Cancer View Canada web site housing culturally responsive cancer control resources; ii) Truth of It Series First Nations Cancer Survivor Videos; and iii) the Partnership with Saint Elizabeth to enhance cancer care education for health care providers in First Nations Communities across the country. Copies of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Action Plan on Cancer Control will also be made available.
Moderator: Karen Schmidt, Health Educator, File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council, SK and Board Member, FNHMA
Speaker: Joanne Lucarz Simpson, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Action Plan on Cancer Control, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
10:30 am - 11:30 am Closing Plenary and Brunch - Future Directions and Implications for Improving the Health of First Nations People
Moderator: Laurette Bloomquist, Executive Director, Board Member, FNHMA
Speakers: Yousuf Ali, Regional Director, First Nations Inuit Health, BC Region, Health Canada
Deborah Schwatrz, Executive Director, First Nations Health Directors Association of British Columbia
11:45 am - 12:00 pm

Closing Remarks: Holly Charyna, Executive Director, Temagami First Nation, ON and President of the Board of Directors, FNHMA