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B.C., FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND FIRST NATIONS HEALTH COUNCIL REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO TRIPARTITE FIRST NATIONS HEALTH PLAN
August 31, 2009Minister Chong met with First Nations chiefs, along with Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq on August 31, 2009 to discuss progress to date and next steps in the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan. Signed on June 11, 2007, the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan is intended to improve health services and enhance First Nations involvement in the delivery of health services and to help close the gaps in health status between First Nations people and other British Columbians. The Plan is already generating tangible and measureable changes that are positively impacting the health outcomes of B.C. First Nations in key areas such as mental health, e-health, and maternal and child health. First Nations are taking an active role in creating culturally appropriate health promotion initiatives.
Minister Chong (second from left) speaks to media during a press conference to discuss progress to date and next steps in the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan on August 31, 2009 at the B.C. Legislature. (Left to right: Grand Chief Ed John, Minister Chong, Chief Lydia Hwitsum, First Nations Health Council Co-Chair and Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq).
