CORE Essentials: Health and Wellness Planning Workshop

FNHMA is pleased to offer CORE Essentials, a foundational Health and Wellness Planning Workshop created to support those working in First Nations community health who are at the beginning stages of developing a health and wellness plan.

This 1.5-day virtual workshop will take place on March 12–13 via Zoom and is specifically designed for individuals with no formal planning experience, including those working within fixed funding agreements.

Participants will be guided step-by-step through the essential components of health and wellness planning in a supportive, interactive learning environment. This introductory workshop offers the structure, tools, and confidence needed to begin building a strong, community-driven health and wellness plan.

This workshop is ideal for:

• Community health staff and program coordinators

• Individuals new to planning or formal health planning processes

• Those developing their first health and wellness plan

• Teams working within fixed or limited funding structures

No previous planning experience is required.

What's included:

• Facilitated learning sessions focused on practical planning skills

• Interactive group activities and applied exercises

• Clear guidance on each stage of the planning process

• A complimentary hard copy of the CORE Essentials publication, mailed to participants after the workshop

The CORE Planning Framework

Participants will learn and apply the CORE approach to health and wellness planning:

• Collect data and engage community stakeholders

• Organize information and identify priorities

• Respond with programs and services

• Evaluate outcomes and plan for continuous improvement

The workshop emphasizes values-based planning, ensuring the planning process aligns with community strengths, priorities, and cultural values.

Workshop Details

Dates: March 12–13

Format: Virtual (Zoom)

Duration: 1.5 days

Day 1 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)

Day 2 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Registration Fees

• FNHMA Members: $600

• Non-Members: $750

How to Register

Registration is completed using the PDF Registration Form:

CORE-0312-WrkshpRegFrm.pdf

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Please download, complete, and submit the form to Chelsea Thornton, FNHMA Membership and Education Coordinator at chelsea.thornton@fnhma.ca to secure your spot.

Spaces are limited! Register now.

Questions can be directed to info@fnhma.ca.