First Nations Health Ombudsperson Office

10/27/2025

10/27/2025

Join us at Saskatoon Inn Courtyard Room at 11:00 AM as our office releases our Inaugural Report highlighting the important work of our office.

We will also be live streaming the event

09/30/2025

On Orange Shirt Day, we honor the children who were taken from their families and the survivors of residential schools. The orange shirt reminds us that every child matters.
The First Nations Health Ombudsperson Office stands with communities in their healing journeys and remains committed to advocating for culturally safe, equitable health care rooted in truth and reconciliation.

Every Child Matters.

09/26/2025

Joyce Echaquan was a mother, a voice of courage, and a symbol of change. Her tragic death in a Quebec hospital exposed systemic racism and sparked a national reckoning. In her final moments, she demanded dignity—and in doing so, inspired Joyce’s Principle, a call for equitable, culturally safe healthcare for Indigenous peoples.

Her legacy lives on in the fight for justice. May her spirit guide us toward healing and justice.

Five-Year Anniversary Tribute to Joyce Echaquan
September 28 | 1 PM ET
Join the livestream on Principe de Joyce's page

Theme: “Woven by Memory, Carried by Resilience”
“We have not forgotten Joyce.
Despite ongoing challenges and the lack of official recognition of systemic racism, we continue to forge bonds.
Together, we work to preserve memory and take action for social justice and cultural safety.”

Join Joyce’s Principle Office as they reflect on the past five years and look toward the commitments and actions that will carry Joyce’s legacy forward. 🌿

(Photo courtesy of Joyce's Principle)

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Hommage du cinqième anniversaire de Joyce Echaquan
28 septembre | 13 h HNE
Suivez le direct sur la page Facebook de Joyce’s Principle Office

Thème : « Tissé par la mémoire, porté par la résilience »
« Nous n’avons pas oublié Joyce.
Malgré les défis persistants et le manque de reconnaissance officielle du racisme systémique, nous continuons à tisser des liens.
Ensemble, nous travaillons à préserver la mémoire et à agir pour la justice sociale et la sécurité culturelle. »

Rejoignez Joyce’s Principle Office pour réfléchir sur ces cinq dernières années et envisager les engagements et actions qui porteront l’héritage de Joyce dans l’avenir. 🌿

(Photo gracieuseté de Joyce’s Principle)

09/23/2025

Info worth sharing 😀

Get the latest information on Non-Insured Health Benefits coverage and services in the program update. Information is available for:

• Pharmacy benefit information
• Medical supplies and equipment benefit information
• General benefit information

More info in the comments.

09/09/2025

Today, FNHOO took a pivotal step towards reconciliation with a meeting between its leadership and the Saskatchewan Health Authority's CEO, Andrew Will, and Vice President of First Nations and Métis Health Services, Jennifer Ahenakew.

In attendance were FNHOO Health Ombudsperson, Dr (H.d). Dianne Lafond, Board Chair, Heather Bear, and Associate Health Ombudsperson, Samantha Bear.

This meeting marked the beginning of a transformative partnership, aligning with FNHOO's vision for a healthcare system that delivers high-quality, culturally safe services and upholds the Treaty and Inherent Rights to Health of First Nations people.

08/28/2025

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