Health and Wellness Governance BY and FOR First Nations

Credit: FNQLHSSC

On March 26, 2025, the Chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador will make an important decision that will have a major impact on the communities and their self-determination in health and wellness.

In this video, MArjolaine Siouï (General Director at the FNQLHSSC), Derek Montour (President of the FNQLHSSC Board of Directors) and Dr. Stanley Vollant (Medical Officer) answer five crucial questions to help you better understand the governance model that the Chiefs will decide on.

1. What will the AFNQL Chiefs be asked to vote on this spring?
2. What is the approach behind this vote?
3. More concretely, what will the transfer of responsibilities from Indigenous Services Canada involve?
4. What will be the roles and responsibilities of the new regional health and wellness body?
5. Why does the new governance model focus on integrated health and wellness planning?
6.  Will the new regional health and wellness body result in a loss of autonomy for local First Nations governments?