Indigenous approaches to health and wellness leadership: A BC First Nations perspective
In 2011, British Columbia (BC) First Nations came together to speak with one voice and by consensus made the largest self-determining decision made in this country: to take control over their own health and wellness. Guided by First Nations perspectives, values, and principles, the First Nations Hea...
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crsagepubl:10.1177/0840470418788090 2024-09-15T18:06:15+00:00 Indigenous approaches to health and wellness leadership: A BC First Nations perspective Gallagher, Joe 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0840470418788090 http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0840470418788090 http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full-xml/10.1177/0840470418788090 en eng SAGE Publications http://journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license Healthcare Management Forum volume 32, issue 1, page 5-10 ISSN 0840-4704 2352-3883 journal-article 2018 crsagepubl https://doi.org/10.1177/0840470418788090 2024-08-12T04:32:28Z In 2011, British Columbia (BC) First Nations came together to speak with one voice and by consensus made the largest self-determining decision made in this country: to take control over their own health and wellness. Guided by First Nations perspectives, values, and principles, the First Nations Health Authority works alongside the First Nations Health Directors Association and the First Nations Health Council to advance a shared vision of “healthy, self-determining, and vibrant BC First Nations children, families, and communities.” Strong leadership, rooted in the knowledge and teachings that have sustained BC First Nations for thousands of years, is integral to achievement of the vision. This article reflects on Indigenous approaches to health and wellness leadership in the BC context, drawing from traditional teachings shared by BC First Nations Elders and knowledge keepers in four areas: upholding governance and self-determination, “change starts with me,” building a leadership team, and reconciliation and partnership. Article in Journal/Newspaper First Nations SAGE Publications Healthcare Management Forum 32 1 5 10 |
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In 2011, British Columbia (BC) First Nations came together to speak with one voice and by consensus made the largest self-determining decision made in this country: to take control over their own health and wellness. Guided by First Nations perspectives, values, and principles, the First Nations Health Authority works alongside the First Nations Health Directors Association and the First Nations Health Council to advance a shared vision of “healthy, self-determining, and vibrant BC First Nations children, families, and communities.” Strong leadership, rooted in the knowledge and teachings that have sustained BC First Nations for thousands of years, is integral to achievement of the vision. This article reflects on Indigenous approaches to health and wellness leadership in the BC context, drawing from traditional teachings shared by BC First Nations Elders and knowledge keepers in four areas: upholding governance and self-determination, “change starts with me,” building a leadership team, and reconciliation and partnership. |
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