First Nations leaders honour resilience, community action at Vancouver Coastal caucus – FNHA
June 3, 2026
Health leaders from 14 First Nations communities along BC’s South and Central Coast and in the Southern Stl’atl’imx region are highlighting community-driven responses to the toxic drug crisis, with a focus on culture and recovery.
The Vancouver Coastal Regional Spring Caucus, held May 20–21, brought together community and FNHA leaders in Vancouver to share successes and challenges, while recognizing health care workers responding to the toxic drug crisis.
“We hear the distress from community members at this caucus and other caucuses that have happened,” said Dr. Nel Wieman, FNHA’s Chief Medical Officer “We have deliberately chosen to focus on the resilience of First Nations people that often arises from culture, ceremony and traditions, and focus on hope.”
