ITHA Members Nations
ITHA has a membership of 29 First Nations on Vancouver Island and coastal B.C. Approximately half of the members are northern communities and half southern, with K'omoks as the border between north and south. ITHA covers a geographical area of over 600 square kilometresfrom north to south. The membership of ITHA constitutes a client base of almost 14,000 people. ITHA is the largest First Nation multi-disciplinary health service delivery organization in British Columbia.
Becoming an ITHA Member
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The Board of Directors approves new members, under the ITHA Bylaws. Application for membership requires a letter from the Chief to the ITHA Board of Directors. The Co-Chair will respond in writing to the Chief signifies the Board's approval. In addition, the Nation must submit a Band Council Resolution (BCR) to ITHA and Health Canada. The wording of the BCR can be provided by ITHA, if requested.
