Abstract
ABSTRACTAccess to traditional Indigenous foods is a priority to improve food security and recognize the role of food in sustaining cultural and social connections. First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is Canada's first province-wide, Indigenous-led health authority and delivers services in a community-driven manner. FNHA collaborated with First Nations to implement a Community Champion model, whereby each Nation could identify an individual who worked in food programming to attend a train-the-trainer workshop on safe food preservation methods. The Champions then took this knowledge, along with provided resources, to lead canning workshops in their home communities. Throughout the first year, a community of practice was nurtured, and a gathering of this community was held at the end of the first year. Nations were able to meet food safety considerations through interactive learning, and access to traditional Indigenous foods was strengthened. The Community Champion model supports capacity building and creates a community of practice.
Highlights
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) was established through multiple tripartite agreements, starting in 2006, between First Nations in British Columbia (BC), Canada; the Province of BC; and the Government of Canada (1)
FNHA is responsible for delivering programs related to food safety and nutrition (4)
By delivering these programs in a manner that is responsive to the direction of First Nations communities, FNHA is a partner in reducing barriers to food security and increasing access to traditional foods in a manner that reduces the risk of foodborne illness
Summary
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) was established through multiple tripartite agreements, starting in 2006, between First Nations in British Columbia (BC), Canada; the Province of BC; and the Government of Canada (1) It is the only such province-wide health authority of its kind in Canada, and “is responsible for planning, management, service delivery and funding of health programs, in partnership with First Nations communities in BC” (2). FNHA is responsible for delivering programs related to food safety and nutrition (4) By delivering these programs in a manner that is responsive to the direction of First Nations communities, FNHA is a partner in reducing barriers to food security and increasing access to traditional foods in a manner that reduces the risk of foodborne illness. 50 Yung and Neathway of environmental health professionals ensured advice given would lead to decreased risks of foodborne illness
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