Temporary housing near medical facilities for Indigenous peoples
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PRINCE GEORGE–The province and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) are collaborating on a unique partnership to provide temporary housing near medical facilities for those who are travelling from remote communities.
“Many Indigenous communities in remote northern communities aren’t located close to health care, and people may have to travel a long way to access health care, including women travelling to give birth,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “This partnership will make it much easier and more affordable for FHNA clients to attend their medical appointments, especially for long-term medical stays.”
The agreement will reserve temporary housing for FNHA clients who need to attend medical appointments, in already existing BC Housing buildings that are close to medical centres in Prince George and Fort St. John.
Clients in the units will be able to access the FNHA’s Medical Transportation program, which helps in moving people to and from their community.
