News

The First Nations Breast Cancer Society was founded by Jacqueline Davis. A volunteer non-profit organization that is registered in the Province of British Columbia since July 04, 1995. It's mandate is to offer breast cancer education and support to First Nations women.
Jacqueline Davis has spearheaded and Produced, Echoes of The Sisters: First Nations Women: Breast Cancer video 1996.
Echoes of The Sisters video won the most Public Service Award at the American Indian Film Festival-San Francisco, California, USA in 1996.
Abreast In A Boat Dragon Boat Team which Jacqueline Davis was the Drummer won the David Lam trophy for good sportsmanship in Vancouver, B.C. in 1996.
Jacqueline Davis spearheaded and Produced the First Nations: Breast Self Examination video in 1998.
In May 1999, Jacqueline Davis was recognized with the Flare Volunteer Award, Flare Magazine Canada, Canada's Leading Fashion Magazine, for her volunteer work.
In 2000 Jacqueline Davis was nominated as a National Native Role Model representing the Province of Manitoba. She and other Role Models were guests at Rideau Hall in Ottawa were they were honored with a dinner hosted by Her Excellency the Governor General of Canada, Adrienne Clarkson. A term they all had to serve for two years.
In 2003 Jacqueline Davis was a guest on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network's (APTN) Live Show Contact; First Nations Breast Cancer, Questions You Have in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Jacqueline Davis was nominated for a National Aboriginal Achievement Award in 2003 and 2004.
Jacqueline Davis was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) in recognition for her involvement in founding the First Nations Breast Cancer Society and for her breast cancer work. A deed or activity performed in a highly professional manner or very high standards that brings honor to Canada.
The First Nations Breast Cancer Society is very grateful to the women who made it possible to make the First Nations breast cancer video documentaries. The First Nations Breast Cancer Society extends its special regards to the memories of the women who are no longer with us.
The First Nations Breast Cancer Society has participated in many breast cancer workshops, and conferences and continues to do so in bringing the education to all Aboriginal communities.
The First Nations Breast Cancer Society is in need of FREE space to use as an office 2005. If anyone has any please contact the office at 604-872-4390 or email echoes@fnbreastcancer.bc.ca.