Fall 2012 - Treaty 7 Management Corporation

Treaty 7 Management Corporation
HEALTH SECRETARIAT
Health Director’s Message
(by Carolynn Small Legs)
Oki Treaty 7!
I hope you all had a great, relaxing, and rejuvenating
summer.
As we move into fall, change is forever occurring in
communities and with Treaty 7 Health Secretariat. T7HS
has been fortunate to have had some wonderful staff who,
for whatever their career pursuits, have moved on to exciting
new challenges.
outline and putting it together for us (hence the reason
for it looking GREAT!) as well as working with us
to continue to develop the upcoming BFI orientation
manual, T7HS Facebook page and other initiatives
pertaining to Health. This expertise is limited and the
work she does for us is unwavering as she takes the
time to ensure it is done with pride and professionalism.
A big THANK YOU from all of us here in Health.
Thanks also go to Helene Wolfe, who has been our Brighter
Futures Initiatives (BFI) Coordinator for the past 2+ years;
we are surely sad to see her leave her position. Helene was
I would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to
instrumental in delivering the main components of BFI and
John Cristescu who has been on interchange with us for the
ensured that the most recent information and wise practices
past 3+ years. John openly shared his expertise and knowlwere shared with all Treaty 7 First Nation communities. She
edge and made significant contributions to
contributed her knowledge and teachings with communities,
improving Treaty 7 Health Secrethe Mental Health and Addictions Sub-comInside
this
Edition!
tariat. As he was only on intermittee table, BFI staff and was a
change, John has had to return to Pages ... Health Director’s
great representative for Alberta
Health Canada. He will surely be 1 - 2
First Nations on the National
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missed and we will feel the loss of his presNNADAP Table.
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ence here at Treaty 7 Health Secretariat, so
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Helene leaves her full time BFI
THANK YOU John for staying with us for so
Days
Coordinator position to purlong.
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sue her education goals however, as a valued
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New
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I would also like to take this opportunity to
employee, we have welcomed her as our new
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thank another staff member who has moved
T7 NNADAP Wellness Consultant effective
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on from Treaty 7 Management
September 10, 2012. Her new position is part
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Celebrity
Golf
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time - only 2 days per week - and her main
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Information Governance Centre and
focus will be to provide information, obtain
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that is Anita Konczi. Anita was with 10 - 11
information and advocate on behalf of Treaty 7
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Treaty 7 for over 13 years and has
communities in addressing barriers and obPages
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assisted T7HS for the past 3+ years in many
stacles with current programs and services. As
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areas of IT such as: web development, and
the former National NNADAP representative,
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Healthy Children
Health Director’s Message (continued from front page)
position and will be able to provide, in a timely manner, the information that Treaty 7 communities need.
We are pleased to announce that we have a new staff member to fill the BFI Coordinator position. Gale comes to us from
the Chippewa of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation in southwestern Ontario. Gale has previously worked with T7, in several different capacities, and everyone here loves both his work style and ethics. We welcome Gale and know he will be
successful in his new position with Treaty 7 Health Secretariat. Another new member has joined our team. We have filled the Coordinator position for HSIF (Health Services Integration
Fund) and welcome Sherri Water Chief to Treaty 7 Health Secretariat. Sherri comes to us with a great deal of expertise and
knowledge. Sherri will coordinate the Continuing Care Initiative and Treaty 7 Health Secretariat will keep you advised
and up to date on this and the three other province-wide HSIF projects: Primary Care, Mental Health and Addictions, and
Exploring Partnerships.
We continue to host our Health Information Sessions and will be hosting our two annual sessions for 2012/2013 on
September 25/26 and February 26/27. We welcome ALL program areas to attend.
As you know, Health links to many program areas (for example Child and Youth/
Education) and we do try to have updates from all over. This includes updates from
Health Canada which may have impacts on a variety of community programs and
services. We also highlight Treaty 7 Health Secretariat and Community Initiatives
during the first session so people are aware of any changes that have occurred within
T7HS. Our aims are to always provide the most recent information, increase community awareness and ensure practices are shared between communities.
With that said, I hope you enjoy reading our newsletters as much as we enjoy writing the articles. Should you wish to post anything in our newsletters, please feel free
to contact our office and we will gladly advertise or print any successful initiatives
you may have in your communities. A lot of work goes into creating our newsletter
so we thank you for your contributions and for taking the time to read. If ever you
don’t get a printed copy, you can download one off our website at www.treaty7.org.
In Spirit,
Carolynn Small Legs, Health Director
Visit the Treaty 7 Management Corporation Website!
www.treaty7.org
You’ll find news, information and even job postings
(for T7MC and for other organizations as well)!
Missed an edition of our newsletter?
Archives of our newsletters are now online.
Visit the Treaty 7 Management Corporation website at
www.treaty7.org and click on the “About Us” tab.
You should see “Health Secretariat Newsletter!” in the menu down the left side.
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The Aboriginal Health Human Resource Initiative (AHHRI) Media Campaign
Launch (by Lynn Calf Robe)
The Aboriginal Health Careers Strategy Committee is scheduled to launch a pilot project branded as the
Health Careers Media Campaign at Discovery
Days October 12th at the University of Calgary
and October 18th at the University of Alberta.
The media campaign will include posters and
video clips of current and aspiring First Nations, Metis and Inuit
health professionals. The health professionals represent a number of professions including doctors, nurses and technicians
from various Aboriginal communities including paramedic Sam Wolfleg from Siksika First Nation and dentist Jim Tail
Feathers from Lethbridge. Copies of the posters will be sent to all health centres and a number of other organizations in
Alberta.
The Aboriginal Health Careers Strategy Committee secured funds from the Workforce Attraction and Retention Partnerships fund to support the project which will be used to address unique labour market issues within the field of health, develop and test innovative approaches to increase the number of skilled workers entering into the field of health, specifically
facilitate and enhance the number of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people entering into the field of health.
The project was done collaboratively and is comprised of various different First Nations, Metis and Inuit provincial and territorial organizations that span across Alberta including representatives from the three Treaty regions in Alberta and Metis
Settlements General Council. Additional partners include Provincial and Federal Government Organizations as well as
private businesses that specialise in the youth mentorship and development.
The committee utilized the Workforce Attraction and Retention Partnerships fund to host an Alberta wide Aboriginal
Health Careers Role Model Print Campaign as well as develop and implement video clips to be utilised within the current
education system.
Health Horizon Days 2012
(by Lynn Calf Robe)
In partnership with the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine, Indigenous Health Initiatives Program
Treaty 6, 7 and 8 along with Health Canada presents the Health Horizon Days 2012 which will run from
October 17 & 18 at the University of Alberta. Youth from Treaty 6, 7 and 8 will represent their respective
communities at this two day event that will focus on promoting health careers.
The purpose is to remedy the under-representation of Aboriginal health professionals in Canada by exposing
First Nation youth to careers in Medicine, Dentistry, and Lab Technology. The event will expose youth to the
University of Alberta and to the diverse Health Professions on campus. Programs of focus will include; medicine, dentistry,
and medical laboratory sciences.
In addition the participants will engage and network with other youth from different First Nation communities in Alberta,
and meet Indigenous Post-Secondary students on campus & from each Health Program to build mentorship opportunities
and lasting relationships. and take part in various health inspired evening activities. Check out pictures from past years at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fomd/6264679602/in/photostream/
A note about our young model: Ethan James Russell (Akohkitopi) or “Many Rider” is Blackfoot from the Siksika & Kainai Nations. Ethan is very involved in his
Blackfoot culture and has been from birth. He is currently in Grade 1, and is starting his journey towards his PhD! Ethan turns 6 on September 30th, and is very active
in Hockey, Soccer, Gymnastics, Art, and will be joining Martial Arts this fall.
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BFI
I would like to inform you all that, as Carolynn had mentioned in her article, I have resigned from my BFI position. This was a very difficult decision for me as I have decided
to pursue my educational goals. It has been a pleasure working within the BFI program
and with the Treaty 7 communities. Certainly, I am grateful to have had this opportunity to
work within the Health Secretariat at Treaty 7 Management Corporation. Sadly, I will miss
working closely with my co-workers at Treaty 7 Management Health Department. This is a
farewell to T7 BFI coordinators, BFI affiliates and other colleagues I have worked with the
past two (2+) years. However, I will be supporting the Health Secretariat as T7 NNADAP
Wellness Consultant for 2 days a week.
Congratulations to our new T7MC BFI coordinator Gale George to the Health Secretariat
team! If you would like Gale to support your BFI related event please call him 403-2819779 and he will forward you his contact information. Gale will bring excellent skills
working within the BFI program and I am confident he will do a good job.
Special Thanks to Anita Konczi for working diligently on compiling our Health Secretariat newsletter. Her expertise on the
program is valued. Working together on the newsletter for our Treaty 7 readers has been rewarding and enjoyable. Gale will
now be working with Anita on our Treaty 7 newsletter. Another special thank-you to Health Director Carolynn Small Legs
for providing Health updates for our newsletter, further developing my skills, and gaining valuable work experience. Thank
you T7MC Health Staff for submitting information for our newsletter.
Sincerely,
Helene Wolfe
Gale George
Oki Everyone,
My name is Gale George and I was recently hired as the Brighter Futures Initiative
Coordinator with the Treaty 7 Health Secretariat. In 2009 I worked with Treaty 7
Management Corporation as the Production Assistant on the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly Host Committee.
I will be working with the previous BFI Coordinator Helene over the next coming
months to transition into this position. I look forward to working hard on the 5 initiatives: Child Development, Healthy Babies, Injury Prevention, Mental Health &
Parenting with all the Treaty 7 BFI Coordinators & community members.
I look forward to meeting everyone at Treaty 7 and in the communities as well as
reconnecting with former colleagues. I will be sending out my contact information to
BFI Coordinators & Affiliates in the near future.
Respectfully,
Gale George
T7MC BFI Coordinator
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Other New Health Secretariat Staff Members
Sherri Water Chief
Hello. I am the HSIF Continuing Care Coordinator, and will be working with First
Nations communities across Alberta over the next few years to develop a First Nations’ model of continuing care for Elders, persons with disabilities, and persons with
chronic illnesses.
As an applied social psychologist, I have dedicated my career to assisting marginalized persons attain skills, knowledge, services and opportunities that are often
restricted (or tailored) to mainstream society. I have been equally devoted to honoring the diversity of skills, knowledge and experiences that persons of all abilities,
ages and cultures have to offer, and promoting the ways this diversity enriches the
entire community. In the past, I have worked with First Nations in a variety of fields,
including health research and evaluation, foster care, income and employment,
education, disabilities, justice, alternative dispute resolution, and spousal assault
programming.
Together, my personal, work and volunteer experiences and academic background
have taught me that each person has a unique gift to offer the world, and that one
small positive gesture can make a huge difference. To this end, I am firmly committed to establishing an innovative continuing care model that respects individual choices of vulnerable people, reinforces
their web of support, fosters their meaningful inclusion in community, and is built on the strong foundation of traditional
First Nation values, knowledge and worldviews. Over the next few months, the HSIF Continuing Care Management Team
will be identifying meaningful ways that you can provide your input into this important initiative. I look forward to hearing
from you.
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Co-Management Update
(by Margo Sitting Eagle)
Greetings Treaty 7 Communities!
As summer is coming to a very fast end, Co-Management is gearing up for the fall and
winter months. The Co-Management Committee and Sub-Committee meetings will
be taking place quite regularly as each will be hosting their quarterly meetings this
fall. In addition to the 6 Sub-Committees (Children & Youth, Health Protection, Prevention, Mental Health & Addictions, Non-Insured Health Benefits, and Governance
& Capital), a 7th Sub-Committee has been implemented. Through direction from the
Co-Management Committee a “Finance Sub-Committee” has been created. This SubCommittee will focus on the financial outputs, updates, concerns and issues that are
existing within the FNIH Health Programs. This Sub-Committee is in the preliminary
stages and will be finalizing their Terms of Reference at the September 6, 2012 Meeting for submission and approval by the Co-Management Committee. The mission of
the Sub-Committee is “to provide strategic financial information, analysis and advice
to key stakeholders to support efficient and effective decision making for delivery of
health programs and services within the mandate of this sub-committee”.
Treaty 7 Specific Co-Management activities also take place throughout the year. Our
office hosts a Quarterly meeting to give our Representatives and Health Directors a
chance for open dialogue regarding the current work and environment of the SubCommittee in which they sit on, as well as work together in providing strategic solutions for communication and information dissemination. We have most recently completed a Communication Plan Development and will be providing the Representatives and Health Directors a roll up package of the work completed during these
sessions. We at Treaty 7 Health strongly support wellness in the work environment, and are aware of the hard work and
dedication the individuals representing our nations possess therefore we provide a half day session geared towards their own
individual self-appreciation after each quarterly meeting. We have provided workshops such as Laughter Healing, Communication, and Workshops that help in Self Awareness regarding Stress and Workload. We appreciate the presence of the Treaty 7
Health Directors at these meetings and will continue to send an invite to them as we respect that they know their communities
best! Our next Treaty 7 Co-Management Meeting will be taking place in Lethbridge in Early October.
Co-Management will be presented at the Treaty 7 Health Secretariat Health Information Sharing Session on September 2526, 2012 at the Coast Plaza in Calgary Alberta, this session is open to anyone from Treaty 7 and registration is free! Please
note information regarding upcoming Sub-Committee meetings can always be accessed on the Alberta Co-Management
Website at www.hcom.ca. I would recommend to those interested in learning more about Co-Management to visit the site as
meeting summaries, PowerPoint’s, and meeting dates are open for the public to view.
As Co-Management Grows, we continue to update our Representation List. Here is a list of the Current Representatives for
each Committee, Sub-Committee and Working Group:
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Mental Health & Addictions: Carolynn Small Legs, Patty Wells
DUPP: Carolynn Small Legs, Patty Wells
NNAPF Board (National): Patty Wells
Life Skills Training: Carolynn Small Legs, Vacant
Governance & Capital: Carolynn Small Legs, Margo Sitting Eagle
HSIF Working Group: Margo Sitting Eagle, Carolynn Small Legs
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Continuing Care Project Management Team: Sandra Shade, Margo Sitting Eagle
Mental Health & Addictions Project Management Team: Gale George, Vacant
Exploring Partnerships Project Management Team: Carolynn Small Legs, Ryan Robb
Provincial Support Project Management Team: Barry Tymchuk, Carolynn Small Legs
AHHRI Working Group: Carolynn Small Legs, Vacant
Prevention Programs: Sandra Shade, Carolynn Small Legs
CHR Working Group: Carolynn Small Legs, Vacant
Chronic Disease Prevention & Management Working Group: Margo Sitting Eagle, Vacant
Injury Prevention Working Group: Carolynn Small Legs, Gale George
Food Security Working Group: Margo Sitting Eagle, Gale George
Children & Youth: Bruce Iron Shirt, Lori Healy
Jordan’s Principle Working Group: Bruce Iron Shirt
Child Abuse Prevention Working Group: Bruce Iron Shirt, Margo Sitting Eagle
Non-Insured Health Benefits: Carolynn Small Legs, Gerri Eagle Speaker
Benefits Tracking Task Group: Carolynn Small Legs
Health Protection: Lori Healy, Margo Sitting Eagle
Hope Working Group: Margo Sitting Eagle, Vacant
Finance: Carolynn Small Legs, Randall Spohn
Call Outs for Representation are first sent to the Health Directors for their nominations, in the event we do not receive response we work with our leadership and our Health Portfolio Chief to secure the best possible representatives. Approval for
membership on a Sub-Committee, Working Group, Task Group, etc. is granted by our Treaty 7 Health Portfolio chiefs and
CEO at Treaty 7 Management Corporation.
For any additional information regarding Co-Management please feel free to contact Margo Sitting Eagle, Treaty 7 Co-Management Liaison, through phone at (403)539-0353, or through email at [email protected]. Community Presentations
are also available through invitation, and can be customized to best fit your community needs. I look forward to hearing from
the communities and wish you all the very best!”
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Greater Strides Hockey Academy / Treaty 7 Management Corporation 2nd
Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament (by Lynn Calf Robe)
Greater Strides Hockey Academy and Treaty 7 Management Corporation hosted the 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
- August 16th, 2012 at Springbank Links Golf Club featuring National Hockey League players; Sheldon Souray, defensemen for the Anaheim Ducks and Arron Asham, right winger for the New York Rangers. Also in attendance were Alberta’s
Aboriginal Relations Minister Robin Campbell, various Industry executives and Treaty 7 representatives including Grand
Chief Charles Weaselhead.
This year’s event featured 18 holes of golf, BBQ lunch, contests and
souvenir team photos and brought out over a 100 participants who competed for a number of prizes. Congratulations to Sharla McMaster, Margo Sitting Eagle, Rosa Medicine Traveller and Charles Young Pine who
represented Team 2 from the Treaty 7 Health Secretariat department for
winning ‘the Most Honest team.’ They each took home a $50 gift certificate.
CEO and President
of Greater Strides
Hockey
Academy
Brantt Myhres, who
is himself a former
NHL player, was quite pleased with this year’s turnout and declared the
event a success. Proceeds for this annual fundraiser will go towards the
Treaty 7 Health Careers Bursary Program and Building the Greater Strides
Hockey Academy.
Find out more about Greater Strides Hockey
Academy! Visit their website at:
www.greaterstrides.ca or check them out on
Facebook, Twitter & YouTube!
CONGRATULATIONS! Greater Strides’ CEO, Brantt Myhres,
poses with the winners of the ‘Most Honest Team’ award!
Our two Health Secretriat teams! (from l to r): Carolynn Small Legs, Lynn Calf Robe, Sheena Many Heads & Helene Wolfe / Charles Young Pine, Sharla McMaster,
Margo Sitting Eagle, Rosa Medicine Traveller.
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Treaty 7 Management Corporation Stampede Breakfast
(by Lynn Calf Robe)
Sensational! This year’s 20th annual T7MC Stampede Breakfast was
a hit! Attendees included Chiefs (both current and former), members from the Treaty community, Provincial and Federal government
and members of the general public. T7MC staff worked intensely to
prepare a scrumptious breakfast that included; bacon, sausage, eggs,
berry soup, watermelon, cantaloupe, and pancakes for 600+ people
for FREE!
Entertainment was provided by
singing sensation/song writer from
the Siksika Nation, Armond Duck
Chief, who is known to capture the
audience with his amazing musical
talent. Armond was a hit at the stampede breakfast performing hits from his debut CD entitled “Country Groove”, released in
November 2011 at the INFR in Las Vegas, NV bringing his originality in his songs and
guitar playing to the breakfast for the attendees. Find out more about Armond by visiting
his website at: armondduckchief.com. You can also find his music on iTunes!
Back row (from l to r): Carolyyn Small Legs, Anne Crane & Margo Sitting Eagle; Front row (from l to r):
Sharla McMaster, Wendy Elliot, & Helene Wolfe
Quivering performance! Health Secretariat staff dances to Michael Jackson’s
Thriller!! This was a must see! To increase work place wellness, the Health
Secretariat staff learned the dance routine in Michael Jackson’s Thriller music
video. Coached by Wendy Elliot of Funky Groove Dance, the Health Staff
and Wendy dressed in ragged western wear as zombie cowgirls! We hoped to
inspire and encourage work place wellness.
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You can get more information on Funky
Groove by visiting their website at:
funkygroovedance.piczo.com
by giving them a call at:
(403) 968-3134
or emailing them at:
[email protected]
Treaty 7 Management Corporation Stampede Breakfast
The Hounourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal
Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Chief Fred
Rabbit Carrier of the Siksika Nation and Treaty 7 Grand
Chief/Blood Tribe Chief Charles Weaselhead.
Treaty 7 CEO, Ryan Robb with Chief Sandford Big Plume of
the Tsuu T’ina Nation and Treaty 7 Grand Chief/Blood Tribe
Chief Charles Weaselhead.
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Treaty 7 Health Secretariat Staff with Danielle Smith,
Official Opposition Leader and International and
Intergovernmental Affairs and Aboriginal Relations
Critic, Government of Alberta.
Andy Popko, Enbridge VP
Aboriginal Affairs & Nick
Javor, SVP-Corporate Affairs,
Tim Hortons Inc.
Chief Gayle Strikes With a Gun
with 2012 Calgary Stampede Indian
Princess Amelia Crowshoe.
The Hounourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal
Affairs and Northern Development Canada, AFN National
Chief Shawn A-in-Chut Atleo, Chief Bruce Labelle of the
Chiniki Nakoda Nation and Chief Sandford Big Plume of
the Tsuu T’ina Nation.
Chief Sandford Big Plume of the Tsuu T’ina Nation, AFN
National Chief Shawn A-in-Chut Atleo, Hounourable Robin
Campbell, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs & Deputy House
Leader, Government of Alberta and Treaty 7 Grand Chief/
Blood Tribe Chief Charles Weaselhead.
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100 years!
(by Lynn Calf Robe)
The Treaty 7 Chiefs; Chief Gayle Strikes With A Gun (Piikani), Chief Fred Rabbit Carrier (Siksika), Grand Chief Charles
Weaselhead (Kainai), Chief Sandford Big Plume (Tsuu Tina), Chief Bruce Labelle (Chiniki), Chief Darcy Dixon (Bearspaw),
and Chief Ernest Wesley (Wesley), were selected as this year’s Calgary Stampede Honorary Parade Marshalls alongside Ian
Tyson who kicked off the 100-year Calgary Stampede Parade on July 6th 2012!
The Health Staff were among the many spectators who came out to share in this historic event. They recall seeing the Treaty
7 Chiefs who led the centennial parade on horseback and on carriages, as exquisite, eye-catching, and inspiring. The staff
were proud to support and cheer on our Chiefs in the parade as they promoted and represented our Treaty 7 First Nations.
First Nations from the Treaty 7 communities have played a prominent role in the Calgary Stampede since 1912, when 1,800
members from Kainai, Siksika, Piikani, Tsuu Tina and Stoney First Nations led the Parade at the request of Stampede visionary, Guy Weadick. Today many families and members from Treaty 7 still participate in the annual Calgary Stampede showcasing our communities’ traditions and rich history.
Chiniki Nakoda Nation Chief Bruce Labelle
Tsuu T’ina Nation Chief Sandford Big Plume
Treaty 7 Grand Chief/Blood Tribe Chief
Charles Weaselhead
Siksika Nation Chief Fred Rabbit Carrier
Piikani Nation Chief Gayle Strikes With a Gun
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Wesley Nakoda Nation Chief Ernest Wesley
Treaty 7
Health
Staff Contact
Info:
Carolynn Small Legs
Health Director
403-538-0352
csmalllegs@
treaty7.org
Sharla McMaster
Health Administrative
Assistant
403-538-0352
smcmaster@
treaty7.org
Anne Crane
R.H.S.W.
403-539-0350
[email protected]
From left to right: Chiniki Nakoda Nation Chief Bruce Labelle, Wesley Nakoda Nation Chief Ernest Wesley, Piikani Nation Chief Gayle
Strikes With a Gun, Treaty 7 Grand Chief/Blood Tribe Chief Charles Weaselhead, Parade Marshall Ian Tyson, Calgary Stampede
President and Chairman of the Board Michael Casey, Tsuu T’ina Nation Chief Sandford Big Plume, Siksika Nation Chief Fred Rabbit
Carrier, Bearspaw Nakoda Nation Chief Darcy Dixon.
Margo Sitting Eagle
Co-Management
Liaison
403-538-0353
msittingeagle@
treaty7.org
Gale George
Brighter Futures
Coordinator
403-538-0354
[email protected]
T7MC CEO Ryan Robb with Bearspaw Nakoda Nation
Chief Darcy Dixon.
Head Office
Suite 400
9911 Chiila Blvd.
Treaty 7 Management Corporation Contact Info:
Branch Office
Suite 101
12111 40th St. SE
Tsuu T’ina, AB T2W 6H6
Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6
fx: (403) 281-9783
fx: (403) 539-0363
ph: (403) 281-9779
Treaty 7 Grand Chief Charles Weaselhead with
Prime Minister Stephen Harper
ph: (403) 539-0350
via email
[email protected]
and coming soon to
Sherri Water Chief
HSIF Coordinator
403-281-9779 x 130
swaterchief@
treaty7.org
Helene Wolfe
NNADAP Wellness
Consultant
403-281-9779
[email protected]
on the
World Wide Web
www.treaty7.org
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Healthy Minds, Healthy Children
(by Harold Lipton, Alberta Health Services)
Healthy Minds Healthy Children (HM/HC) Outreach Services provides clinical consultation and education to professionals
in all areas of southern Alberta including all Treaty 7 First Nations regarding child and adolescent mental health/addiction
concerns. This includes teachers, Family School Liaison workers, teacher’s aides, school administrators, psychologists, doctors, nurses, Behaviour Health Consultants, therapists, Child and Family Services’ workers, daycare workers, first responders, community agency workers, etc.
HM/HC is a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychologists, clinical social workers, and a child psychiatrist. We provide
services to professionals at their work site, or through email, telephone or Telehealth (confidential video conferencing). We
assist professionals in diagnostic questions, treatment planning, treatment management, and in referral decisions to other
services. We also offer clinical tools, support with referrals made to specialized mental health services in Calgary, educational in-services, and accredited online learning courses. Responsibility for ongoing clinical care will remain with the local
professional. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide direct client assessments.
To request services from our program or to access our online courses, professionals can contact HM/HC as follows:
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Call Lindsay Hope-Ross, clinical lead, at 403-955-8644
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 403-955-8446 (main office)
Please check out our online courses on our website at: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/4718.asp
The Alberta First Nations
Governance Centre Welcomes
Melanie Parsons!
Courses are on a first come, first served basis. For more information,
call 403-220-4310, visit www.hmhc.ca, or email [email protected].
Managing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Issues in a Primary Care Setting. Healthy Minds/Healthy Children (HM/HC) Outreach Service
supports primary care providers’ efforts to meet the mental health needs of children and adolescents. Our Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) program is intended for primary care practitioners who see children and adolescents with mental health problems.
Objectives: 1. To increase the skills and confidence of primary care practitioners to effectively address the mental health needs of their young
patients; 2. To promote inter-professional dialogue among physicians and allied mental health clinicians treating child and adolescent mental
health problems
This program meets the accreditation criteria of The College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been accredited for up to 64.0 MAINPROM1 credits.
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development, University of Calgary.
These courses are also accredited by the Alberta College of Social Workers and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
September 2012
October 2012
November 2012
January 2013
February 2013
March 2013
April 2013
May 2013
Anger and the Brain
Self Injury in Youth: From Evidence to Practice
Child and Adolescent Mental Health and the Family: Working with Kids? Remember to
look at Mom and Dad too!
Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Theory and Practice
Competencies for Interprofessional Collaboration
Working Relationally with Violence in the Family
The New Bullying and Harassment: What Every Professional Needs to Know
Individualistic and Collectivistic Cultures
Social Anxiety
Supporting Positive Behaviours
GAD and CAM Approaches
Anxiety Disorders: Traditional approaches
Building Resilience to Youth Suicide
Parenting the Adolescent: Strategies for Professionals
Marijuana – Teens and Mental Health
Gangs: Interprofessional Panel Discussion
Online registration available at http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/4723.asp
*Courses are free for Professionals in Alberta
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Melanie is a proud Cree Métis woman honoured to come
from strong family roots in Ahtahkakoop First Nation and
Ile-A-La Crosse, Saskatchewan. Born in Calgary, she has
become familiar with Alberta First Nations having been involved in various rural and urban First Nations initiatives. A
recipient of numerous scholarships and Dean’s Honour Roll
status at Mount Royal University, she graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Communications – Public Relations in 2008. Shortly thereafter,
Melanie started ‘Savage Rose Designs’ a small jewellery design business in which
she promoted native inspired jewellery, models, photographers and businesses.
With a communications background and a flare for fashion, she quickly found herself in a position to enhance the reputation and confidence of First Nations women
through her business. Melanie’s volunteer and career pursuits continue to underline her passion and value she places in supporting the overall improvement of
Aboriginal people. An effective advocate for Aboriginal youth, she continues to
find ways to provide and promote opportunities that can improve their quality of
life and self-confidence. It is her pleasure to be a part of the FNIGC and AFNIGC
team and looks forward to gaining many powerful teachings. Melanie is grateful
to share in the development of a healthier future for First Nations as the Regional
Health Survey Coordinator in Alberta.