The FNHA directly supports and serves over 200 diverse First Nations communities in British Columbia. As an organization we recognize and uplift the spirit of Indigenous peoples living all over Canada and around the world.
On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the United Nations marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, an event recognizing the achievements and contributions Indigenous people make in improving world issues.
This year, the United Nations is recognizing the vital role of Indigenous women in the preservation and transmission of traditional knowledge. Indigenous women have been backbone of Indigenous communities in numerous ways, serving as leaders and protecting and preserving traditional ancestral knowledge.
