Introduction

On behalf of the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) in British Columbia (BC), and FNHA’s Board of Directors, we welcome you to this two-part guest edition of the International Journal of Indigenous Health (IJIH): “Health Systems Innovation: Privileging Indigenous Knowledge, Ensuring Respectful Care, and Ending Racism toward Indigenous Peoples in Service Delivery.” This guest edition encompasses two issues, “Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending SystemicRacism toward Indigenous Peoples” and “Wisdom of the Elders: Honouring Spiritual Laws in Indigenous Knowledge,” which address significant determinants of Indigenous Peoples’ health, and issues in health systems here in Canada and globally.