VANCOUVER- The First Nations Health Authority in British Columbia will receive $8.2 billion over the next decade to help 200 Indigenous communities in a federal government renewal of funding.   During an announcement at the Squamish Nation in West Vancouver, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the authority has transformed the way health is delivered to First Nations in B.C.   Trudeau says today’s announcement is about ensuring First Nations have the best possible health outcomes, and this type of collaboration is needed across the country.   The authority took over health care for B.C. First Nations in 2013 from the federal government for the planning, management and delivery of health programs.   The government says in a statement that fixing the disparities in First Nations health care can only be achieved

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