Alexis Creek Indian Band: Alexis Creek Health Integration Project

Lead/Recipient: Alexis Creek Indian Band
Partners: Interior Health; Good Medicine Group
Funding: $45,500
Duration: January 2009 - March 2010
In Brief: The Alexis Creek First Nation will work with the Interior Health Authority to identify potential areas for health service integration. The two organizations will explore possibilities for joint patient care and will increase opportunities for shared training, both within the Alexis Creek community and with other regional health authorities. Partners will also identify areas for future cooperation.

Burrard Band/Tsleil-Waututh Nation: Takaya Community Health and Wellness Transition Project

Lead/Recipient: Tsleil-Waututh Nation/Burrard Band
Partners: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority; District of North Vancouver
Funding: $98,758
Duration: November 2008 - March 2010
In Brief: This project addresses two different but important community needs: developing a community response and emergency preparedness plan; and developing an elder health services community action plan. Project activities include:
- consulting with partners, service providers and community members to examine existing policies and agreements as they relate to atypical disease outbreaks;
- modifying policies and agreements to support integration;
- developing protocols to codify integrated policies and procedures;
- analysing gaps in elder care; and
- developing a community action plan to ensure a continuum of elder care.

Carrier Sekani Family Services: Interoperability: Building First Nation/Health Authority Partnerships Through Improved Technological Integration

Lead/Recipient: Carrier Sekani Family Services delivers a variety of services to 11 First Nation communities with a target population of approximately 10,000 people
Partners: Sai'kuz (Stoney Creek Indian Band), Wet'suwet'en (Broman Lake Indian Band); Burns Lake Indian Band; Cheslatta Carrier Nation; Nadleh Whut'en (Nautley Indian Band); Stellat'en (Stellaquo Indian Band); Takla Lake Indian Band; Yekooche Indian Band; Skin Tyee Nation; Nee Tahi Buhn Nation; Lake Babine Nation; Northern Health Authority
Funding: $94,000
Duration: October 2007 - March 2009
In Brief: This project will improve health service delivery to member First Nations of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council by integrating provincial and federal cultural competency training programs for service providers. Research will be undertaken to collect community-specific cultural competency materials and community profile handbooks, policies and procedure manuals will be developed.

Carrier Sekani Tribal Council: Interoperability: Building First Nation/Health Authority Partnerships Through Improved Technological Integration: Phase II

Lead:Carrier Sekani Tribal Council
Partners: Northern Health Authority; Inter-Tribal Health Authority; ten member First Nations of Carrier Sekani
Budget: $955,500
Duration: July 2009 – March 2010
In Brief: Carrier Sekani Family Services will integrate its data with the data of the Northern Health Authority and other healthcare providers to increase interoperability with the Northern Health Authority. Carrier Sekani will work with the Inter-Tribal Health Authority to expand an existing e-health project by including a sixth e-health site at Carrier Sekani. This will involve developing a master plan for an integrated information system and developing and implementing a policy framework with the Northern Health Authority for data sharing.

Chawathil First Nation: Telehealth Care Plan

Lead/Recipient: Chawathil First Nation
Partners: Fraser Valley Health Authority
Funding: $40,000
Duration: July 2008 - March 2010
In Brief: The Chawathil First Nation will assess the need for health services in the community and develop a strategy for service integration in a community telehealth plan.

Fraser Thompson Indian Services Society/Nlaka'Pamux Services Society: Community Mental Health Planning

Lead/Recipient: Fraser Thompson Indian Services Society/Nlaka'Pamux Services Society
Partners: Boothroyd Indian Band; Boston Bar First Nation; Spuzzum First Nation; Oregon Jack Creek Indian Band; Fraser Health Authority; Interior Health Authority; Fraser Region Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health; Interior Region Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health; First Nations Health Council
Funding: $50,000
Duration: July 2008 - March 2010
In Brief: The Fraser Thompson Indian Services Society aims to develop a plan for organizing and coordinating mental health services available within participating Nlaka'pamux communities and from the regional health authority. Partners will engage in bi-monthly facilitated sessions on child and youth health services, and develop and disseminate community health plans.

Gitxaala First Nation: Enhancing Professional Medical Communication, Improving Patient Care in Isolated North Coast First Nation communities

Lead/Recipient: Gitxaala First Nation
Partners: Northern Health Authority; First Nations and Inuit Health - Pacific Region
Funding: $49,900
Duration: April 2009 - March 2010
In Brief: The Gitxaala First Nation seeks to improve patient care for its members by clarifying the roles and responsibilities of physicians and expanded-role nurses who deliver services in the community and by building respectful professional relations between them. The Gitxaala First Nation will develop a communications protocol for physicians and expanded-role nurses.

Gitxaala First Nation: Improving the Health of Gitxaala Nation through Communications, Education and Awareness

Lead/Recipient: Gitxaala First Nation
Partners: Northern Health Authority; BC Ambulance
Funding: $49,900
Duration: April 2009 - November 2010
Brief Description: Gitxaala First Nation seeks to improve communication with partners and offer more integrated services for its members by clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the nation’s health representatives and service providers; strengthening the nation’s relationships with the services within the Northern Health Authority (NHA) and BC Ambulance; and developing a communications protocol for the nation and NHA service providers.

Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Health and Family Services: Mental Health Integration Project

Lead/Recipient: Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Health and Family Services
Partners: Vancouver Island Health Authority; North Island Counselling and Crisis Centre
Funding: $40,000
Duration: April 2009 - March 2010
In Brief: The Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw First Nation aims to establish a stronger suicide and critical incident response process for the community by building an effective, integrated partnership with the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) for the delivery of mental health services. Linkages will be established between VIHA and on-reserve services and the partners will work together to create culturally-relevant services and joint planning and treatment systems.

Hailika'as Heiltsuk Community Health Centre: 'Without Walls' Integration Project

Lead/Recipient: The Hailika'as Heiltsuk Health Centre provides health services to the Heiltsuk Nation with a population of 2,168, located on the central coast of British Columbia, Campbell Island
Partners: R.W. Large Memorial Hospital; Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Funding: $100,000
Duration: August 2007 - March 2009
In Brief: This project will improve discharge planning through the development of collaborative relationships and joint protocols, policies and procedures among health care providers. It will also address staff recruitment, orientation and retention, and information sharing. A five-year plan will be developed to integrate services in priority areas.

Hailika'as Heiltsuk Health Centre: Central Coast Health and Wellbeing Charter - Developmental Project Proposal

Lead/Recipient: The Hailika'as Heiltsuk Health Centre provides health services to the Heiltsuk Nation, located on the central coast of British Columbia, Campbell Island, with a population of 2,168
Partners: Heiltsuk First Nation; Kitasoo First Nation; Wuikinuxv Nation; Nuxalk First Nation; Central Coast Health District and United Church Health Services
Funding: $50,000
Duration: March 2008 - March 2009
In Brief: This project will support the development of a broad-based health and well-being charter by the Hailika'as Heiltsuk Health Centre. The project will lay the foundation for an integrated service delivery and support network among communities served by the Centre. Relationships will be established between relevant partners, and a 10-year plan will be developed identifying opportunities to improve service delivery.

Hesk'en'scutxe Health Services Society: Integration: A Holistic Approach

Lead/Recipient: Hesk'en'scutxe Health Services Society
Partners: Interior Health Authority
Funding: $50,000
Duration: January 2009 - March 2010
In Brief: The Hesk'en'scutxe Health Services Society seeks to address the health needs of its client population and to reduce gaps in the health status of First Nations and non-Aboriginal people by integrating service delivery between internal and external health care providers and providing education for band members. The Hesk'en'scutxe Health Services Society will:
- identify and establish links with all service providers in the community;
- identify opportunities for integration; and
- identify and address physical barriers to accessing health services.

H'ulh-etun Health Society: Coordination/Collaboration of Area Services

Lead/Recipient: H'ulh-etun Health Society
Partners: Vancouver Island Health Authority; local First Nation health social service agencies; Ministry of Children and Family Development; Chiefs Health Committee
Funding: $75,000
Duration: April 2009 - March 2010
In Brief: The H'ulh-etun Health Society seeks to forge cohesive delivery of health services in five First Nations communities on Vancouver Island by establishing new, collaborative relationships among federal, provincial and First Nations service providers. Partners will participate in information-sharing sessions to improve their understanding of their respective roles. They will also produce a service inventory manual outlining the range of services offered in the communities.

Inter Tribal Health Authority: First Nations Electronic Medical Record Collaborative: An Integrated and Coordinated Implementation of a First Nations electronic medical record in British Columbia

Lead/Recipient: The Inter Tribal Health Authority is the largest mandated First Nations Health Organization in British Columbia, with 28 Member First Nations. It represents a large geographic area and targets a population of approximately 13,000
Partners: Gwa'Sala-'Nakwaxda'xw; Lower Similkameen First Nation; Gitxsan Health Society; Sto'lo Health and Social Services Development; Tla'amin Community Health Services; Fraser Health Authority (Health Promotion & Prevention and Aboriginal Health Services); Northern Health Authority (Aboriginal Health Department); Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (Aboriginal Strategic Health Initiative); Vancouver Island Health Authority (Aboriginal Health Department)
Funding: $800,000
Duration: December 2007 - March 2010
In Brief: The Inter Tribal Health Authority will develop a standards-based, interoperable electronic medical record for five First Nation health organizations located in several health authority regions in British Columbia. Electronic medical record best practices will be documented.

Inter Tribal Health Authority: Training for Cultural Competency for Health Providers Delivering Services to First Nations on Vancouver Island

Lead/Recipient: The Inter Tribal Health Authority is the largest mandated First Nations health organization in British Columbia, with 28 member First Nations. It represents a large geographic area and targets a population of approximately 13,000
Partners: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council; Ts'ewulhtun (Cowichan Tribes); North Island College University of Victoria; Vancouver Island Health Authority (Aboriginal Health Department); First Nations Inuit Health - Pacific Region
Funding: $60,000
Duration: September 2007 - March 2010
In Brief: This project will integrate federal and provincial training protocols by developing a flexible model for cultural competency training that can be adapted to meet the needs of various First Nations communities. The Vancouver Island Elders Society will be engaged to provide input to and approve the cultural competency model.

Inter Tribal Health Authority: Vancouver Island Chronic Illness Care Project

Lead/Recipient: The Inter Tribal Health Authority is the largest mandated First Nations Health Organization in British Columbia, with 28 Member First Nations. It includes a population of approximately 13,000
Partners: Kwakiutl District Council 'Namgis First Nation; Snuneymuxw First Nation; H'ulh-etun Health Society; Vancouver Island Health Authority; First Nations Inuit Health - British Columbia Region
Funding: $532,000
Duration: March 2007 - March 2010
In Brief: The chronic illness care project begun under the Health Integration Initiative will be enhanced by integration of health information management systems, development of a clinical knowledge library, development of a resource manual and process mapping guide for potential new service centres; establishment of communication channels between these centres; and assessment of potential new chronic illness centre sites.

Ktunaxa Nation: Providing Equity in Access and Service Social Investment Sector Council - Health Services

Lead/Recipient: The Ktunaxa Nation provides health services for five bands within Canada in the traditional Ktunaxa territory. They are located in Windermere, Cranbrook, Grasmere, Creston, and Invermere
Partners: Interior Health Authority - East Kootenay; Ministry of Children and Family Development - East Kootenay Region; School District No 5 (Southeast Kootenay)
Funding: $40,000
Duration: July 2007 - March 2009
In Brief: This project will develop tripartite protocol agreements for integrated service delivery by federal, provincial and Aboriginal health and wellness service providers in the Ktunaxa Kinbasket Tribal Council area. Both on- and off-reserve Aboriginal populations will be engaged in planning and evaluating regional health services, and key stakeholders will sign a Regional Health and Wellness Charter committing them to work together to meet the needs of Aboriginal clients.

Kwadacha Nation Health Services: Bridging the Gaps

Lead/Recipient: Kwadacha Nation is located in Northern British Columbia and has a total band population of 425. British Columbia Region will be the lead on this project
Partners: Northern Health Authority; First Nations Inuit Health Branch - British Columbia Region
Funding: $40,000
Duration: June 2008 - March 2010
In Brief: Kwadacha is located in the remote northern sector of British Columbia, approximately 570 kilometres north of Prince George, British Columbia. The project aims to build a working partnership with Northern Health Authority and Health Canada in order to provide adequate health care services for the community. Objectives include clarifying the roles and responsibilities of Northern Health Authority, Health Canada and Kwadacha First Nations in delivery of health services, exploring how physician and nursing services to the community can be improved, and planning for the integration of health services among partners.

Lower Similkameen Indian Band and Interior Health Integration Project - Developmental Project Proposal

Lead/Recipient: Lower Similkameen Indian Band provides health services to approximately 450 on reserve members, located near Kamloops, British Columbia
Partners: Interior Health Authority
Funding: $35,000
Duration: September 2007 - August 2009
In Brief: The Lower Similkameen Indian Band will work with the Interior Health Authority to develop a culturally appropriate integrated discharge planning protocol and procedures and to improve access to mental health services for community members.

Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB): LSIB and Interior Health Integration Case Management Project

Lead/Recipient: Lower Similkameen Indian Band
Partners: Interior Health Authority
Funding: $49,500
Duration: April 2009 – March 2010
Brief Description: In partnership with the Interior Health Authority, the Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB) seeks to develop an integrated case management system for health care services and establish protocols for accessing health information.

Lytton First Nation Health Department: Health Restructuring, Integration and Accountability - Developmental Project Proposal

Lead/Recipient: The Lytton First Nation's Health Department is responsible for providing health services to Lytton First Nation, which has a population of approximately 2,000 people
Partners: Lytton First Nation Social Services Department; Fraser Canyon Indian Administration Nzenman Child and Family Development Centre Society; Interior Health Authority
Funding: $40,000
Duration: June 2007 - March 2009
In Brief: This project will reduce duplication of services and improve collaboration between the federally and provincially funded health systems for First Nations people living in and around Lytton, British Columbia. Service agreements will be developed to clarify roles and responsibilities, establish service and referral protocols, implement a case management model, update health policies and train staff.

'Namgis First Nation: An Outcomes Centred Approach to Integration of First Nation and Provincial Health Programs on Cormorant Island, British Columbia

Lead/Recipient: The 'Namgis First Nation is located on Cormorant Island, off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, with a population of 1,500
Partners: Village of Alert Bay; Vancouver Island Health Authority
Funding: $80,000
Duration: April 2008 - March 2010
In Brief: This project will improve integration of health service delivery to residents of Cormorant Island by developing a new model for collaboration based on shared information and strategic deployment of resources. A baseline of the health status of residents will be completed and an inventory of health services will be created to identify gaps and overlaps, which will be eliminated through realignment of existing programs and services and resource sharing.

Nanoose First Nation: Snaw-Naw-As Coast Salish Healthier Communities

Lead/Recipient: Nanoose First Nation.
Partners: Coast Salish Employment and Training Society (CSETS); Vancouver Island Health Authority; Qualicum First Nation
Funding: $136,688
Duration: April 2009 - March 2010
In Brief: Nanoose First Nation will identify health care services currently available to its members and will publish the results in a comprehensive health services directory, which will be widely disseminated in the community. This exercise will also enable Nanoose First Nation to identify gaps in health care services and training. In addition, partners will pilot three service integration initiatives that will inform future health planning.

Nisga’a Valley Health Authority: Building Electronic Medical Record Capacity through Improved Technological Integration

Lead/Recipient: Nisga'a Valley Health Authority
Partners: Northern Health Authority
Funding: $300,000
Duration: July 2009 – November 2010
Brief Description: The Nisga’a Valley Health Authority seeks to increase its e-health capacity and be able to coordinate with the Northern Health Authority network by creating an electronic medical records system that is compatible with the Northern Health Authority network. The goal of the project is to establish a secure network between four health centres located in each of the Nisga’a communities—the James Samuel Gosnell Memorial health centre in New Aiyansh, and centres in Gitwinksihlkw, Laxgalts'ap and Gingolx—that can connect with other secure Aboriginal, provincial and federal electronic health information systems.

Nlaka'pamux Services Society: Community Mental Health Planning

Lead/Recipient: Nlaka'pamux Services Society: Boothroyd Indian Band: Oregon Jack Creek Band, Boston Bar First Nation and Spuzzum First Nation. The total membership population is 759
Partners: Boothroyd Indian Band; Boston Bar First Nation; Spuzzum First Nation; and Oregon Jack Creek Indian Band; Fraser Health Authority; Interior Health Authority; First Nations Health Council
Funding: $50,000
Duration: July 2007 - March 2010
In Brief: The Nlaka'pamux Services Society includes four communities located in the Fraser Canyon. Through better integration practices with the corresponding Regional Health Authorities, the project aims to better organize and coordinate mental health services for children, youth and families within the participating communities.

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council: An Integrated Systems Approach to Immunization and Nurse Certification, and Communicable Disease (CD) Program Delivery

Lead/Recipient: The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council provides services to approximately 8,000 registered members. There are fourteen member First Nations located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island
Partners: Cowichan Tribes; Ts'ewulhtun Health Centre; Inter Tribal Health Authority; Vancouver Island Health Authority; First Nations and Inuit Health - British Columbia Region
Funding: $121,000
Duration: October 2007 - March 2009
In Brief: This project will improve and establish common protocols, procedures and evaluation methodologies as well as integrated surveillance systems and service delivery for immunization and communicable diseases.

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council: NTC Dental Management Strategy

Lead/Recipient: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Partners: Vancouver Island Health Authority; a dental consultant; First Nations and Inuit Health – Pacific Region
Funding: $60,000
Duration: April 2009 - March 2010
In Brief: The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is working with the Vancouver Island Health Authority and a dental consultant to develop a strategic plan for the integration of dental health programs. The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council will conduct an environmental scan of dental services and oral health in Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation communities, research potential models for integrated service delivery, and develop new partnerships with the Vancouver Island Health Authority and Health Canada.

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council:“Nuu-chah-nulth Primary Health Care Strategy – Ahousaht” and “Nuu-chah-nulth Primary Health Care Strategy – Tseshaht”

Lead/Recipient: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Partners: Ahousaht First Nation; Tseshaht First Nation; Vancouver Interior Health Authority
Funding: $255,515
Duration: September 2008 - March 2010
In Brief: The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council will work with the regional health authority to establish a common client pathway—at points of entry and exit—for community, hospital, depression and obesity services. Project partners will hold training sessions to improve communication between community members and service providers. They will also develop and implement common service protocols and intake forms, and develop a basic set of health indicators to improve the monitoring of health data for Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council First Nation members.

Okanagan Nation Alliance: Okanagan Nation Health Integrated Partnerships Initiative

Lead/Recipient: The Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) is a tribal council representing seven member bands, with a population of 5,080
Partners: Upper Similkameen Indian Band; Lower Similkameen Indian Band; Okanagan Indian Band; Osoyoos Indian Band; Penticton Indian Band; Upper Nicola Indian Band; Westbank First Nation; Interior Health Authority (Aboriginal Health Department)
Funding: $200,000
Duration: November 2007 - March 2010
In Brief: This project seeks to improve access to health services in seven Okanagan Nation communities by forging new relationships with partners across jurisdictions. Specific activities include working with the Regional Health Authority to engage health service partners, ensuring uniformity of health policies and procedures among partners, developing a comprehensive health plan, and participating in the Aboriginal Health Improvement Committee and the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Advisory Committee.

Okanagan Nation Alliance: Okanagan Nation Health Integrated Partnerships Initiative - Accountability Framework & Cultural Safety

Lead/Recipient: Okanagan Nation Alliance
Partners: Interior Health Authority
Budget: $225,000
Duration: April 2009 – March 2010
In Brief: The Okanagan Nation Alliance seeks to develop a cultural safety curriculum and a memorandum of understanding with the Interior Health Authority defining relationships, communication protocols and reporting.

Osoyoos Indian Band Mental Health Integration Initiative

Lead/Recipient: Osoyoos Indian Band Mental Health Integration Initiative
Partners: Interior Health; Okanagan Nation Alliance; Nk'Mip Resource Services; Kelowna Friendship Centre
Funding: $130,700
Duration: November 2008 - March 2010
In Brief: The Osoyoos Indian Band Mental Health Integration Initiative seeks to develop and implement a comprehensive mental health services framework agreement that will increase access to care and promote seamless mental health service delivery. The agreement will be informed by extensive consultations with community members and other stakeholders. Partners will collect mental health data, map assets, and analyze gaps and services. They will develop and ratify a service delivery plan to ensure a continuum of care.

Quatsino First Nation: Quatsino First Nation - Building Relationships

Lead/Recipient: Quatsino First Nation is located on the west coast of northern Vancouver Island and represents a total population of 384
Partners: Vancouver Island Health Authority
Funding: $40,000
Duration: July 2008 - March 2010
In Brief: Quatsino First Nation is located on the coast of northern Vancouver Island, 5 kilometres from Coal Harbour. It has 19 reserves on 346.3 hectares of land, and there are approximately 430 band members.

The project aims to develop protocols to support coordination with Vancouver Island Health Authority to develop seamless service and treatment for vulnerable and elderly in the event of a pandemic outbreak, identify culturally safe methods of delivery that are meaningful to elders and to the vulnerable, review and analyse gaps, barriers, and duplications in services and culturally relevant service delivery, and explore sharing and transfer of patient information and health service information sharing.

Q'wemtsin Health Society: Secwepemc Nation Injury Surveillance Integration Project - Developmental Project Proposal

Lead/Recipient: Q'wemtsin Health Society provides health services to the Secwepemc communities, including the Skeetchestn, Kamloops, and Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Bands
Partners: Secwepemc communities; Interior Health Authority; First Nations and Inuit Health - Pacific Region and Health Information, Analysis and Research Division
Funding: $83,500
Duration: August 2007 - March 2010
In Brief: The Q'wemtsin Health Society will work with the Interior Health Authority to improve the data collection and management policies and procedures for the surveillance of injuries among First Nations people. The project will develop a data collection model that is adaptable to regional differences, improve data management capacity within First Nations, and enhance data collection and management through tripartite protocols.

Q'wemtsin Health Society: Thompson Cariboo Shuswap (TCS) Area Communicable Disease Control Protocol - Developmental Project Proposal

Lead/Recipient: Q'wemtsin Health Society provides health services to the Secwepemc communities, including the Skeetchestn, Kamloops, and Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Bands
Partners: Interior Health Authority; First Nations and Inuit Health - British Columbia Region
Funding: $45,500
Duration: August 2007 - March 2010
In Brief: This project will develop protocols, processes and agreements between the Q'wemtsin Health Society, the Interior Health Authority and Health Canada to support an integrated communicable disease strategy and improved service delivery to participating Secwepemc communities.

Samahquam Ucwalmicw: Samahquam Health Services Operations Manual - Developmental Project Proposal

Lead/Recipient: Samahquam Ucwalmicw
Partners: Lower Stl'atl'imx Tribal Council; Southern Stl'atl'imx Health Society; Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Funding: $50,000
Duration: December 2007 - March 2009
In Brief: The Samahquam First Nation will develop a health operations manual that will document roles and responsibilities for health service delivery in the Stl'atl'imx Tribal Council area. The manual will reflect joint protocols and Memorandum of Understanding that will be developed between health care providers to define and clarify roles and responsibilities throughout the service area.

Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society: Growing Health Opportunities and Closing the Health Status Gap

Lead/Recipient: Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society
Partners: Interior Health; First Nations and Inuit Health - Pacific Region
Funding: $50,000
Duration: January 2009 - March 2010
In Brief: This project will address the health needs of the Scw’exmx people and reduce the gaps in health status between First Nations and non-Aboriginal people in the Nicola Valley of British Columbia by integrating service delivery between internal and external health care providers and educating band members about this process. The Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society will complete a scan of health care services and service providers in the community to identify areas for potential service integration. The Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society will also work to establish effective links between service recipients and service providers.

Seabird Island Band: Bridging the Gaps in Home and Community Care for Aboriginal Peoples

Lead/Recipient: Seabird Island Band
Partners: Fraser Health Authority; Work Safe BC
Funding: $50,000
Duration: July 2009 - March 2010
In Brief: Working with the Fraser Health Authority and labour organizations, Seabird Island Band will develop a more integrated and consistent approach to home care. Among other activities, partners will develop integrated guidelines for home visit planning and service delivery. Partners will also research federal and provincial employment standards and create policies for home visit standards.

Seabird Island: Centre of Excellence in Prevention and Intervention Services for First Nations People; Seabird Island Band

Lead/Recipient: The target population for this project is approximately 3,000, including residents of Seabird Island, Scowlitze, Skwah, Cheam, Chawathil and Shxw'ow'hamel, as well as First Nations people who live off reserve
Partners: Cheam First Nation; Chawathil First Nation; Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation; Scowlitz First Nation; Kwaw-kwaw-a-plit; Skwah First Nation; Agassiz Health Unit; BC Medical Mobile Lab; Trinity Western University; University of British Columbia; University College of the Fraser Valley; Fraser Health Authority (Aboriginal Health Department)
Funding: $150,000
Duration: July, 2007 - March, 2009
In Brief: Seabird Island First Nation will work with the Fraser Health Authority to develop a chronic disease management system led by a full-time physician, an integrated case referral system, common data recording and tracking systems, and policies, procedures and operating guidelines for the delivery of on-reserve services.

Sechelt Indian Band: Mental Health and Addictions: Seeking Success

Lead/Recipient: Sechelt Indian Band
Partners: Royal Canadian Mounted Police; St. Mary’s Hospital; Sunshine Coast Community Services; Vancouver Coastal Health
Funding: $40,000
Duration: April 2009 – March 2010
In Brief: The Sechelt Indian Band will collaborate with partners in developing a more integrated and holistic approach to mental health and addictions services for First Nations. Partners will work together to develop treatment plans and better coordinate their services.

Skidegate: South End Mental Health and Addictions Integration Initiative

Lead/Recipient: Skidegate Band Council
Partners: Skidegate Health Centre; Northern Health Authority; mental health practitioners
Funding: $25,000
Duration: July 2005 - March 2010
In Brief: The Skidegate Band Council will develop a strategic plan for integrating the mental health and addictions services provided by the Northern Health Authority and the Skidegate Health Centre. Project activities include hosting a facilitated group for mental health and addictions clients and supporting networking and relationship building between partners.

Sto:lò Nation Health: Sto:lò Nation Health Organization

Lead/Recipient: Sto:lo Nation is located in Chilliwack, British Columbia, and is made up of 24 Bands
Partners: Sto:lo Health Services; Fraser Health Authority
Funding: $150,000
Duration: June 2008 - March 2010
In Brief: The intent of this project is to develop an Memorandum of Understanding between the Sto:lo Nation and the Fraser Health Authority to produce protocols for joint health service delivery. A working group will be established to develop an electronic health system (compatible with the provincial approach), develop data sharing processes, and host an educational workshop for health promotion purposes.

T'it'q'et Administration: Community Based Health Programs and Policy Development - Developmental Project Proposal

Lead/Recipient: T'it'q'et Administration, formerly Lillooet Indian Band, is located near Lillooet, and has approximately 370 members
Partners: Interior Health Authority
Funding: $40,000
Duration: April 2008 - March 2010
In Brief: This project will support the development of a broad-based health and well-being charter by the Hailika'as Heiltsuk Health Centre. The project will lay the foundation for an integrated service delivery and support network among communities served by the Centre and the Interior Regional Health Authority. Relationships will be established between relevant partners, and a 10-year plan will be developed identifying opportunities to improve service delivery.

Tla'amin Community Health Board Society: Tla'amin Community Dental Health Program

Lead/Recipient: Tla'Amin Community Health Board, Sliammon First Nations, is located west of the mainland of BC and serves a population of 828
Partners: Coastal Health Services; General Practice Dental Residency Training Program
Funding: $20,000
Duration: July 2008 - March 2010
In Brief: Tla'Amin Community Health Board Society is located in Powell River, British Columbia. The project aims to complete the development of an integrated community dental health plan, implement the community dental health program in the community of Sliammon to improve dental health among children and reduce dental health problems as the children become adults.

Tl'azt'en Nation; Tl'azt'en Electronic Health Record System Development - Developmental Project Proposal

Lead/Recipient: Tl'azt'en Nation is comprised of three communities, Tache, Binchi, and Dzitl'aini (Middle River), all located in north-central British Columbia. The total population is approximately 1,480
Partners: Northern Health Authority (Aboriginal Health Department); Inter Tribal Health Authority
Funding: $40,000
Duration: April 2008 - March 2010
In Brief: The Tl'azt'en Nation will develop a proposal for the creation of an electronic records management system that complies with Inter Tribal Health Authority standards for record keeping and maintains interoperability with other systems. As well, a formal agreement would be developed with the Northern Health Authority regarding data sharing.

Ts'ewulhtun Health Centre of the Cowichan Tribes: Nuts'amaat Sqwaluwun; One Heart, One Mind

Lead/Recipient: The Ts'ewulhtun Health Centre has approximately 5,289 clients. Of these clients, 79% were registered status, while 21% were non-status
Partners: Chemainus First Nation; Halalt First Nation; Lyackson First Nation; Malahat First Nation; Penelakut First Nation; Hiiye'yu Lelum Society; University of British Columbia, Department of Family Practice, Division of Aboriginal People's Health; Vancouver Island Health Authority
Funding: $150,000
Duration: October 2007 - March 2010
In Brief: The Ts'ewultun Health Centre serves a large population of off-reserve clients for which it receives no provincial funding. This project aims to develop a sustainable long-term funding model for the centre, integrate health service planning and facilitating ongoing relations with the Vancouver Island Health Authority.