Exploring Theme: "Govt. Commitment to Indig. Health"

The Alberta Recovery Model is a system of care built by Alberta’s government to support those suffering from addiction in their pursuit of recovery. The services made available through this model are providing a continuum of care including prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery. The model is based on the fact that recovery is possible, and...

NationTalk: Over the past five years, Alberta’s government has worked hard to build the Alberta Recovery Model. This model focuses on giving people facing addiction or mental health challenges an opportunity to pursue recovery. As part of this work, government has added 10,000 new treatment spaces, expanded the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program, and has begun...

NationTalk: OTTAWA — “On behalf of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), I am pleased to note the Government of Alberta’s intention to create the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence — or CoRE — which will conduct research and evaluate Alberta’s government services. As many know, the mental health and substance use...

A refocused health care system will improve health outcomes for Albertans and empower health care workers to deliver quality care across the province. NationTalk: Alberta’s front-line health workers provide exceptional care to patients and families, and Alberta’s government is committed to supporting their work by providing a high-functioning health care system. Alberta’s government has been...

“We call on the federal government to look at what is being done here in Alberta … to modernize their own approach and their important role and responsibility in advancing equitable health care for Indigenous people in Alberta and across Canada.” — Dr. Tyler White, CEO of Siksika Health Services Tyler White, CEO of Siksika...

NationTalk: Okotoks Online -The province is moving forward on recommendations that have been made to improve access to primary health care.   Health Minister Adriana LaGrange provided details on the plan in an update on Alberta’s healthcare system yesterday (October 18, 2023). “Today, I am pleased to announce a number of actions that will help to stabilize...

Nation Talk: Pipestone Flyer – Alberta Health Services (AHS), the provincial health authority, has introduced a new support line to assist Indigenous peoples in the Central Zone navigate the health system. Staffed by Indigenous Health Link staff, the toll-free Indigenous Support Line can be accessed by calling 1-844-944-4744 or by calling Health Link at 811....

“We really respect the whole notion about a recovery model because it aligns with who we are.” —Charles Weasel Head, vice chair with the Blood Tribe Department of Health Blood Tribe leaders and Alberta government ministers turn the sod July 19 for the Blood Tribe’s recovery community facility. Windspeaker.com: Shovels were dug into the ground...

NationTalk: MA new recovery community on Siksika Nation will support people struggling with addiction to pursue recovery. Alberta’s government is expanding treatment and recovery options to help Albertans pursue recovery at no cost. This includes establishing 11 new recovery communities that will allow for long-term addiction treatment throughout the province. Alberta’s government has signed a...

Alberta government continues plan for recovery oriented funding for First Nations APTN News: Tsuut’ina First Nation in Alberta signed an agreement with the province for up to $30 million to build addiction treatment capacity on First Nations lands Wednesday. Smith has signed other agreements with First Nations, such as the announcement of $30 million in...

Based on the principles of nationhood, individual Indigenous communities take the lead in determining how their communities will work with partners to address health care disparities. iPolitics: Four community-led pilot projects have seen significant improvements in health care for Indigenous communities across the country, supporters say, leading to a push for the government to address...

Healthy elders are the future, says Chief Arcand NationTalk: St. Albert Gazette – New funds in this year’s provincial budget for continuing care homes could help more elders live longer in their home communities, says the chief of Alexander First Nation. Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping and Indigenous Relations Minister Rick Wilson were at the...

NationTalk: Alberta’s government is proposing historical funding to strengthen the province’s primary health care system. If passed, Budget 2023 would invest a record $2 billion – the highest investment ever – to improve primary health care. This would include funding for Primary Care Networks, payments to family doctors, funding to strengthen and modernize primary health...

Connect callers from rural and Indigenous communities with increased culturally and locally relevant supports. NationTalk: Alberta’s government is investing more than $15 million over three years to help connect Albertans to local addiction and mental health services. As part of building a recovery-oriented system of care, Alberta’s government is doubling 211 funding from $7.5 million...

Alberta Human Rights Commission – Research, data, and information collected from consultations with key stakeholders indicate that systemic racism—in the health, education, child welfare, housing, and justice (including policing and corrections) systems—is a major issue facing Indigenous Peoples in Alberta. The Alberta Human Rights Commission is launching an Indigenous Human Rights Strategy to guide the Commission’s...

Release of “Indigenous Health Transformational Roadmap 2018-2020”. The Introduction states: “Any action in Indigenous health begins with knowing: the historical impact of legislation and policies on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples in Canada, the current state of Indigenous health, and the health care rights of Indigenous peoples as laid out in international law, constitutional...