Co-hosted by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC, First Nations Health Authority, and Health Quality BC, the Rural Voices Gathering is an opportunity to contribute to province-wide conversations and build connections that will shape the future of health and wellness in rural BC. Community members, healthcare providers, health administrators, policymakers, academics, local businesses and organizations are all encouraged to take part and bring their perspective.

The Rural Voices Gathering will be held virtually via Zoom on November 20 and 27th, with local, in-person community discussion groups to meet between the virtual dates.

Registration is free and open to anyone living, working or providing services to a rural, remote, First Nations or Métis community in British Columbia. 

RCCbc is also looking for individuals interested in facilitating the in-person community discussions and/or the virtual, province-wide sessions. Facilitation training will be provided ahead of the gatherings, with funding available to cover travel and expenses to attend a half-day training session in Vancouver.

We appreciate the support in helping to distribute information about the Rural Voices Gathering to relevant communities and groups across British Columbia. For more details or to request additional materials, please reach out to [email protected]

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The Rural Voices Gathering, co-hosted by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC, First Nations Health Authority and Health Quality BC, is a province-wide event open to all who are passionate about improving rural health. The Gathering will hold space to share and celebrate progress and innovations, moving towards actionable commitments for improved health and wellness as individuals, communities, organizations and governments.

Two province-wide sessions will be held virtually on November 20 and 27, supplemented by in-person community discussion groups set to meet in between the virtual dates. Topics will include:

• The Rural and Remote Health Strategy being developed by the BC Ministry of Health
• Transportation for health services
• Selection, education and training for health care providers from rural, remote, First Nations and Métis communities
• Hybrid health care including peer-to-peer virtual support, in-person and virtual patient consultations

The Gathering will bring together perspectives from all partnership groups, including healthcare providers, community members, health administrators, policymakers, academics, local businesses, and community organizations.

Those living, working or providing services to a rural, remote, First Nations or Métis community are strongly encouraged to attend as either a participant or facilitator.

Learn more and register: rccbc.ca/rural-voices-gathering