Over a dozen Indigenous communities across BC
are undertaking projects to support health and well-being planning after being
receiving funding and in-kind supports by PlanH, a partnership of BC Healthy Communities Society and the
Ministry of Health.
The Health
and Wellness Grant for Indigenous Communities marks the first
PlanH health and well-being grant specifically for Indigenous communities. In
developing and promoting the grant, BC Healthy Communities Society collaborated
with a number of Indigenous-focused health and community organizations,
including First Nations Health Authority and Métis Nation British Columbia.
Communities have received up to $8,500 for
their projects with $85,000 provided through the Ministry of Health and $16,800
provided through the BC Physical Activity Strategy, which is overseen by BC
Alliance for Healthy Living.
These projects aim to support health and
well-being planning to benefit all community members. Reflecting the wide range
of healthy community ideas in Indigenous communities across the province, the
projects cover a wide range of topic areas—from reconnecting youth and Elders
through cultural practices, to incorporating wellness considerations into
community planning, to exploring housing issues.
The following is a list of participating communities:
- Boston Bar First Nation
- Boundary Métis Community Association
- Chawathil First Nation
- Dze L K'ant Friendship Centre
- Ki Low Na Friendship Society
- Lil'wat Nation
- Mid Island Métis Nation
- Neskonlith Band
- Nuchatlaht First Nation
- Skwah First Nation
- Soda Creek Indian Band
- Xa'xtsa First Nation
- Yale First Nation
- Yekooche First Nation
Unlike most funding programs, PlanH grants
provide both financial awards and consulting support from BC Healthy Communities
staff, who collaborate with partner communities on any aspects of process,
planning, policy and partnership
needed to help ensure projects have maximum
impact within the community.
“We are
honoured to help support the incredible work that is happening in Indigenous
communities across the province.
These communities have great ideas for improving health and well-being, and the
funding will support them to build on their strengths,” says Victoria Barr,
Program Manager at BC Healthy Communities Society.
About the PlanH program:
The PlanH program offers supports to local
governments, health authorities and other partners to create healthier
communities across the province, supporting partnerships across sectors,
facilitating collaborative local action, and providing learning opportunities,
resources and consultation.
For more information on resources and
upcoming funding opportunities to support planning for health and
well-being, CLICK HERE
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