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was an Inter Tribal Health Authority celebration of its new community health information management system, a state-of-the-art technology initiative used by the Maori in New Zealand. A Very Colourful Hummingbird 
Nuu-chah-nulth  Ha-Ho-Payuk School children 
perform "The Animal Kingdom"  Songs and dances portray a Nuu-chah-nulth Origin Story 
Below the Snaw Naw As First Nation (Nanoose) Dancers  Merimeri Penfold  is a well respected Maori Elder*  Her son James Penfold is a specialist with Intrahealth** the company that ITHA has an agreement with for the use of their health management technology *A member of the Human Rights Commission of New Zealand Dr. Merimeri Penfold ( She is of Ngati Kuri descent )  (Photo from the NZ Human Rights Commission) - - - - - - - Respect for Elders is of Paramount Importance  Eunice Joe of ITHA with Elder Merimeri  ITHA Staff Tammy Johnston and Gavin Eaton  Willie Sinclair next to Board Chair David Bob  - - - - - - - BACKGROUND ** In New Zealand, Intrahealth projects have included providing software technology to 180 community health sites for the Ministry of Health's Maori health directorate and solutions for the Auckland District Health Board's community, mental and sexual health services. Maori Youngsters  Get Fit Programme - - - - - - - May 29, 2006 - The strategic use of state of the art technology to help deliver healthcare services to First Nations makes this a time to shine for the Inter Tribal Health Authority of Nanaimo, BC. Today marked the official launch of an unique health management service for the ITHA's 28 member First Nations. A visiting Maori Elder, Dr. Merimeri Penfold will assist in the launch, as she and her son James, a technology specialist, will share the New Zealand community project experiences and lessons learned. The first day of the launch will provide details on the project with facilitators and breakout groups, while day two will feature an Elders' gathering at the Nanoose First Nation, with a display of distinct First Nations cultures of Vancouver Island. Singing and dancing will be provided by Coast Salish drummers and singers from the Cowichan Tribes and Nanoose, and Nuu-chah-nulth youngsters will be performing The Animal Kingdome - portraying a Nuu-chah-nulth Origin Story. Regarding the Health Project that they are celebrating - Inter Tribal Health Authority and the health software company, Intrahealth Canada Limited signed an Alliance Agreement that involves the delivery and coordination of a state-of-the-art health information system that was developed in New Zealand and has proven itself with the Maori people. ITHA Executive Director, Terry Fox (pictured below) called it, "the beginning of a new era in First Nations health service management . . .This will allow ITHA to prioritize services according to the particular needs of local communities".  This initiative will allow Inter Tribal Health Authority to manage anonymous population health data and to monitor health status and needs of its member First Nations in a way that they've not been able to before. The software is designed to link all points-of-care participants electronically, for example hospitals, physicians, community health nurses, mental health workers, home care and others, so that potentially they can share patient records and information. It even can allow patients to access their records, make appointments and interface with healthcare professionals.  Inter Tribal Health Authority (ITHA) provides health services to 28 member First Nations including, the management of non insured health benefits, the delivery of second and third level health services, health nursing services, the facilitation of management of health transfers, and the facilitation of healing for victims of residential schools and their families. - - - - - - -
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