Resolution 2011-01 DRAFT Workplan Package - First Nations ...

This pathway model will enable the FNHC to gather First Nations input and guidance for key decisions of the First Nationshealth governance structure. This engagement and approvals pathway could be included in the governing documents of theFirst Nations Health Council, First Nations Health Directors Association, and a future First Nations Health Authority, so thatFirst Nations have clarity and certainty about the process for decision-making, and know that their voice and direction will beheard on key decisions such as program redesign.3.) Resolution 2011-01 Workplan: Project ChartIn table format, this workplan provides the detailed approach to the implementation of Resolution 2011-01 over the next twoyears. This table is organized as follows:• Milestones: Each milestone is taken directly from Resolution 2011-01 (and, for easy reference, is numbered inaccordance with the relevant provision of Resolution 2011-01). For each milestone, a series of action items required toachieve that milestone are described.• Timeframes: The anticipated timeframes for the commencement and completion of the milestones and action items overthe next two years.• Responsibilities and Decision Points: The roles and responsibilities for the implementation of the milestones and actionitems (note that, not only are the decision-making responsibilities included here, but also roles in oversight, advice, andimplementation of the milestones and action items). The majority of the decision points rest with First Nations at theregional level, and not with the First Nations Health Council, First Nations Health Directors Association, or First NationsHealth Society.• Indicators: Key indicators and benchmarks to measure progress in the implementation of each milestone.This Workplan is important for setting the goalposts and process to keep our work on track over the next two years. At thesame time, however, we have learned that flexibility is fundamentally important. As noted by Barry Phillips, CEO of BigstoneHealth Commission, at Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey IV, “Monday’s plan may last until Tuesday.” We are in aconstantly shifting and evolving environment, and while we need a clear and commonly understood plan, we also need to beagile enough to take advantage of new opportunities, or address unexpected issues as they arise, including issues such asthe availability of resources and the perspectives of our tripartite partners.Perhaps, even more fundamentally important than this short-term Workplan is the long-term collective commitment to, andsupport for, a shared vision and values of the First Nations health governance structure – ensuring that we are all workingtowards the same goal and for the same purpose. In the coming months, we will circulate to all First Nations a First Nations6 DRAFT- Resolution 2011-01 Workplan