Remote First Nations communities leading safe driving and safer roads programs – FNHA
December 2, 2025
A message from Dr. Kelsey Louie, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Office of the Chief Medical Officer; and Casey Neathway, Regional Director, Health Emergency Management and National President of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
Safe driving is always important, but for First Nations people living in remote areas, it is especially critical because of poor road conditions and limited funding for improvements.
In addition to promoting safe driving practices, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) advocates for safe transportation planning for First Nations communities in rural and remote areas. FNHA’s Environmental Public Health teams can provide guidance on infrastructure upgrades that support road safety, assist with community planning, and connect communities with Regional Health Authorities that offer funding grants for those projects.
