Health
Welcome (Pjila'si)
The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs recognizes the importance of Health in our First Nations Communities. The Health Team at APC continues to:
- Provide relevant information on health issues/concerns to Chiefs, regional Health Directors, Health Technicians etc.
- Work collaboratively with regional, provincial and national programs and initiatives
- Coordinate the annual Atlantic First Nations Health Conference
- Act as an advocate for First Nations health concerns/issues on behalf of Atlantic First Nations communities
- Act as an advocate for the Mi'kmaq Maliseet Atlantic Health Board (MMAHB)
Health Programs supported / coordinated by the APC Health Team include but not limited to:
- Aboriginal Health Human Resource Initiative (AHHRI)
- Mi'kmaq Maliseet Atlantic Health Board (MMAHB) and its associated Health Advisory Committees
- Mi'kmaq Maliseet Atlantic Youth Council (MMAYC)
- Youth suicide prevention activities through MMAYC and the coordination of the First Nations Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Network
- Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve annual calendar contest
It is important to us that each community has access to the most up to date information on our website. Please feel free to Contact Us with any questions or provide us with Your Feedback.
