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by FNHA

The ​First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first province-wide health authority of its kind in Canada.

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Episodes

  1. Nyunch’oh hoont’i nla tinilh - They Help You Become Happy

    Spoken by Francois Prince from Nak’azdli Whuten.

  2. Huba ts’ilh-i - Waiting Room

    Spoken by Francois Prince from Nak’azdli Whuten.

  3. Dich’oh neni hunuzut-un - The Place to Give Your Mind a Rest

    Spoken by Francois Prince from Nak’azdli Whuten.

  4. Dr. Marilyn and Dr. Sara Discuss Meeting Mental Health Needs in First Nations Communities - Part 4

    Dr. Marilyn and Dr. Sara Discuss Meeting Mental Health Needs in First Nations Communities - Part 4 by FNHA

  5. Dr. Marilyn and Dr. Sara Discuss Meeting Mental Health Needs in First Nations Communities - Part 3

    Dr. Marilyn and Dr. Sara Discuss Meeting Mental Health Needs in First Nations Communities - Part 3 by FNHA

  6. Dr. Marilyn and Dr. Sara Discuss Meeting Mental Health Needs in First Nations Communities - Part 2

    Dr. Marilyn and Dr. Sara Discuss Meeting Mental Health Needs in First Nations Communities - Part 2 by FNHA

  7. Dr. Marilyn and Dr. Sara Discuss Meeting Mental Health Needs in First Nations Communities - Part 1

    Dr. Marilyn and Dr. Sara Discuss Meeting Mental Health Needs in First Nations Communities - Part 1 by FNHA

  8. Dr. Sara Keshavarz-Moqadam Introduction

    Dr. Sara Keshavarz-Moqadam Introduction by FNHA

  9. Welcome Skowkale

    Skowkale welcome

  10. FNHA Strengthen Yourself Podcast - Part Three

    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.

  11. FNHA Strengthen Yourself Podcast - Part Two

    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.

  12. FNHA Strengthen Yourself Podcast - Part One

    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.

  13. Heiltsuk

    Elder Shirley Windsor from Haíɫzaqv saying Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk).

  14. Heiltsuk Goodbye

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

  15. Heltsuk Hello

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

  16. Nuxalk

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

  17. Yaw Smatmc Nuxalk

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

  18. Xłmduulxk

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

  19. World TB Day 2022

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

  20. ˇGiǎxsix̌a

    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.

  21. Haíɫzaqv

    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.

  22. Lil’wat - Thank You

    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.

  23. Breaking down Phase 3 of BC’s COVID restart plan with Dr. Nel Wieman

    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...

  24. Dr. Nel Wieman - COVID-19 Effects on Mental Health

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

  25. FNHA Podcast - Dr. Terri Aldred

    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.

  26. Dr. Shannon McDonald COVID-19 Vaccine Ad 1

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

  27. Dr. Shannon McDonald COVID-19 Ad 1

    Dr. Shannon McDonald COVID-19 Ad 1 by FNHA

  28. Dr. Shannon McDonald COVID-19 Ad 2

    Dr. Shannon McDonald COVID-19 Ad 2 by FNHA

  29. Dr. Shannon McDonald COVID-19 Vaccine Ad 2

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

  30. Maternity and Babies Advice Line

    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.

  31. Flu Prevention Dialogue Two

    Learn more at: https://www.fnha.ca/flu

  32. Flu Prevention Dialogue One

    Learn more at: https://www.fnha.ca/flu

  33. The Flu Shot and COVID-19 - Dr. Shannon McDonald

    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...

  34. Reflecting on Orange Shirt Day 2020: Adeline Brown

    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…

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  35. Reflecting on Orange Shirt Day 2020: Barney Williams Jr.

    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…

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  36. What Does Phase 3 Mean for First Nations?

    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…

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  37. Dr. Shannon McDonald - COVID-19 radio ad - "Our Traditional Teachings"

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

  38. Dr. Shannon McDonald - COVID-19 radio ad - "Stay Strong and Stay the Course"

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

  39. Guidance for Community Restart

    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.

  40. Rick Milone and Sonia Isaac-Mann COVID-19 Podcast

    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.

  41. Communicable Disease Emergency Response Plan

    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: [email protected]

  42. FNHA Richard Jock COVID-19 Podcast

    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…

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  43. Act As If You Already Have COVID-19

    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 health

  44. Tobacco Nation Episode 2 - Community

    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…

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  45. Tobacco Nation Episode 1 - Cancer

    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.…

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  46. Tobacco Nation Episode 3 - Tradition

    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…

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  47. Tobacco Nation Episode 4 - Youth

    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...

  48. Kitchen Table Talk: Generic vs. Brand Name Prescription Drugs Ad 1

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

  49. Kitchen Table Talk: Generic vs. Brand Name Prescription Drugs Ad 2

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

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How many episodes does First Nations Health Authority audio have?

First Nations Health Authority audio has 54 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 22, 2026.

What is First Nations Health Authority audio about?

The ​First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first province-wide health authority of its kind in Canada.

How often does First Nations Health Authority audio release new episodes?

First Nations Health Authority audio publishes about every 70 days, based on its 54 episodes since November 2015.

Who hosts First Nations Health Authority audio?

First Nations Health Authority audio is created and hosted by FNHA.
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