The 2021 Gathering Wisdom brings together Chiefs and leaders, Health Directors, technical leads and our Federal and Provincial partners. Healing and Resilience is the theme for this year’s gathering.
Gathering Wisdom forums – held every 18 months – manifest the commitments within the Tripartite BC First Nations Health Plan that underpin the transformation of health and wellness for First Nations in BC.
Below is the registration information for the one-day virtual Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey XI Forum (GWXI) scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm PST via Zoom Meeting.
What to expect:
For GW XI, the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on large gatherings demands a shorter, 1-day virtual event with an agenda limited to a few priority program updates. In a virtual world, we are excited to share this year with some exciting events and activities such as Regional cultural sharing performances through pre-recorded videos, door prizes throughout the forum, and a fun assortment of GWXI themed virtual backgrounds. The following provides some key features of the virtual event:
Objectives:
Who’s invited:
Similar to the Regional Caucuses, we are pleased to invite three (3) representatives from each BC First Nation community in BC. This includes:
Are you attending on behalf of an elected Chief or primary Health Director? Please fill out the Proxy letter here: Proxy Letter – GWXI.pdf
To Register:
All information on GW XI can be found at https://gathering-wisdom.ca/ website, including the link for registration at: Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey XI Forum (GWXI)
Register before May 28, 2021 to confirm your spot.
For more information or questions:
Email: GWXI-info@fnha.ca
GWXI will be hosted on Zoom Meeting. We hope to see you during the forum! You are encouraged to share and interact with the speakers, as you are comfortable. Your video and audio is not required for participation in any of the general conference sessions.
ZOOM Meeting Instructions:
There are two options to join the meeting:
You can sign into the Zoom App by clicking on the Join Zoom Meeting link provided to you once you complete your registration. When it asks you to join the meeting audio, select ‘join with computer audio’.
You can ask questions in real time by clicking on the ‘Chat’ button and then typing in your question.
If you are joining by phone and have any questions to ask the panel, please submit them by email before or during the meeting to GWXI-info@fnha.ca .
If you have any questions about the ZOOM meeting, please submit them to GWXI-info@fnha.ca.
See the FAQs below for more information.
This year Gathering Wisdom will be a one-day virtual event on June 16, 2021.
In a virtual world, we are excited to share this year with some exciting events and activities such as Regional cultural sharing performances through pre-recorded videos, door prizes throughout the forum, and a fun assortment of GWXI themed virtual backgrounds.
The Gathering Wisdom forum this year will feature updates from the First Nations Health Council (FNHC), the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and the First Nations Health Directors Association (FNHDA). Due to the pandemic, the Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey XI will be a one-day virtual event. The following provides some key features of the virtual event:
No, due to the pandemic, the FNHC, FNHA, and the FNHDA postponed all FNHA-hosted public events including the decision to cancel all Regional Caucuses, Nation Assemblies, and sub-regional and Family related gatherings. The decision has been deferred until Gathering Wisdom XII, September 2022,
It is important that Chiefs have information to support the health and wellness work they do in community. The Gathering Wisdom forum is an important part of the health governance process. It is an opportunity to provide Chiefs with an update on progress and discuss future strategic direction for the BC First Nations health governance structure.
While there may be no province-wide decision to make at Gathering Wisdom this year, the FNHC will be providing an update on the Governance Guidebook and 18-month engagement process. This process will culminate in a decision at the next Gathering Wisdom forum in September 2022.
Similar to the Regional Caucuses, we are pleased to invite three (3) representatives from each BC First Nation community in BC. This includes:
It is up to each community to choose how they want to participate in the virtual Gathering Wisdom forum this year within the three affiliations described above. Given the focus of this year’s event, the participation of political representatives from each community is encouraged by the FNHC.
In addition, we are pleased to invite one (1) representative from the following:
As the discussion on the social determinants of health is broader than health services, ‘social lead’ is fit to include representatives that have a responsibility for health and social services in their community. A ‘social lead’ may include, but is not limited to, a Band Manager, Social Development Director, Social Development Worker, Social Worker, or Children and Family Worker. These are examples – each community should select the most appropriate representative to attend for their community.
No, however there will be at the in-person Gathering Wisdom XII Forum taking place in September 2022.
Registration for this event is open, and you can register by clicking this link: https://fnha.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5EscuqrrzMuGtHXzVDT23Y1pkNj0olpSHX2
GWXI will be hosted on Zoom Meeting. We hope to see you during the forum! You are encouraged to share and interact with the speakers, as you are comfortable. Your video and audio is not required for participation in any of the general conference sessions.
Yes, there will be many activities throughout the day, including:
Prizes
Prize draws will be held throughout the forum, including when you submit a completed evaluation form.
This year we will have prizes from St. Jean’s Cannery & Smokehouse, FitBit, walking poles along with a few more surprises. The prizes have been chosen with postage and travel restrictions in mind.
Cultural sharing
Regions will each be contributing a cultural video this year that captures regional performance and showcases the energy we have been missing this past year. We are particularly looking forward to seeing all the beautiful performances.
Wellness activities
Wellness activities this year will include break time stretches from an external provider. To get you up and dancing!
Meeting packages
A meeting package will be distributed to all community representatives that includes a memory stick with the meeting material and other swag. The package will be physically mailed to the address provided during registration.
Presentation Slides
The First Nations Populations Health and Wellness Agenda
Reclaiming Our Connections: The next 10 years
FNHC Mental Health and Wellness reporting framework
On January 14-16th, 2020 Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey X, hosted at the Vancouver Convention Centre on the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, celebrated the ten year milestone of Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey.
Presentation Slides
Presentation Slides
Dr. Perry Kendall and Dr. Evan Adams Presentation
Ministry of Education – Social Determinants of Health
Terry Cross, Keynote Speaker – Decolonizing First Nations Child Welfare
Ministry of Children & Family Development – Regional Health Caucus Sessions Summary
Summary Report
Video Gallery
Summary Report
Video Gallery
If you have any questions regarding registering for the forum, please fill in the form below or email GWXI-info@fnha.ca.
