PLANNING & Development Projects

AN OVERVIEW OF OUR WORK

Diagram illustrating our culturally grounded and inclusive engagement methods including surveys, focus groups, community forums, and sharing circles.

First Health Solutions has partnered with Indigenous communities, social services organizations, and leadership teams across Canada to support research, planning, facilitation, and community development initiatives. Our work is grounded in collaboration, respect for cultural protocols, community engagement, and transparent processes that honour local knowledge, priorities, and lived experiences. We are committed to ethical and community-driven practices that respect Indigenous data sovereignty and adhere to OCAP® principles (Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession).

We have led and supported a wide range of community-driven projects involving stakeholder engagement, interviews, facilitation, needs assessments, strategic planning, data collection and analysis, reporting, and long-term health and wellness planning. Our approach combines practical experience with relationship-centred facilitation to help communities and organizations identify priorities, strengthen capacity, and create meaningful, sustainable change.

As a trusted and well-respected small firm, we are committed to delivering high-quality work that reflects the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and ethical practice.

Examples of past projects include:

  • At-Risk Youth Community Needs Assessment

  • Northern HIV / AIDS Strategy

  • Aboriginal Head Start Development Plan

  • GED Remote School Project

  • Comprehensive 5-year Community Health Plan(s)

  • Community Health & Wellness Needs Assessment

  • Leadership Evaluation Report

  • Coastal Economic Development Strategy

  • Emergency Planning

Contact Us to talk about your next project.