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on FASDIntroductionI am sharing briefly summarized information from my attendance at the First International Conference on Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, in Edmonton, Alberta September 23 – 25, 2013. I believe this information still has importance and rel-evance today.Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public Medical Officer from Canada *Spoke of the importance of safe spaces such as in eastside Vancouver where Sheway is a pregnancy program for women dealing with alcohol and drug issues, or women who parent children less than 18 months old, provides supports for nutrition, de-velopment, parenting, and housing, primary and pre-natal health care, trauma care, and counselling,*Warned of the risk when drinking while pregnant*Suggested respect and consideration of the role of people (helpers/staff); Referred to FASD not as a life sentence but as a challenge involving prevention, care, and treatment.Dr. Sterling Clarren, clinical professor of Pediatrics, UBC, University of Washington presented “A Histo-ry and Future of FASD Prevention”*Dr. Clarren dealt briefly with the medical model of the disease mechanism, of alcohol terato gene-sis [a teratogen is an agent which can cause a birth defect], alcohol is causal & is a co-factor to con-sumption. He said early drinking & binge drinking are the most dangerous situations. He mentioned 3 alternate approaches to prevention (1) giving in-formation as awareness campaigns, (2) direct inter-actions, (3) placing FASD prevention with the social

determinants of health. He also mentioned the walk-in approach to prevention of the She/Herway Models in BC.Nancy Poole, BC Centre of Excellence and BC Wom-en’s HospitalPresented “Effective FASD Prevention” with(1) Intervention information campaign and warning labels(2) Identification and brief interventions with dual focus on alcohol and contraception intervention (3) specialized support for pregnant women with alcohol related problems such as in the Sheway, Vancouver BC Women’s Hospital and Healthcare programs(4) Parent-Child Assistance Program (P-CAP) and other mentoring programs such as the 1981 Univer-sity of Washington programMs. Poole briefly described the effectiveness of peer to peer helping program (mom to mom) and of home visiting programs.Dr. Peter Butt, University of Saskatchewan pre-sented“Alcohol Screening Brief Intervention and Refer-ral:…”Made recommendations on National Alcohol Screening, stated the importance of screening,Outlined some challenges to primary care and con-ducting a brief intervention and how it can help pre-vent the development of drinking patterns that lead to FASDIn reply to my question of what might be a treat-ment or approach to chronic alcoholism, He said there is a certain drug that reduces the urge

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To commemorate FASD Awareness Day, September 9th, 2019Eric J. Large

Chiefs Call For Treaty Based Funding ArrangementsOct. 23, 2019 /CNW/ - Treaty Think Tank Chiefs (Onion Lake Cree Nation, Ermineskin Cree Nation, Kehewin Cree Nation, Alexander First Nation, O’Chiese First Nation, Tsuut’ina Nation, Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Little Red River Cree Nation, and Samson Cree Nation) on behalf of their members met in Saddle Lake Cree Nation on Treaty No. 6 Territory to discuss the on-going Treaty relationship between Sovereign Nations and the Crown. The Chiefs, represent-ing Sovereign Nations that continue to live on Turtle Island since time immemorial reject Canada’s on-going Treaty termination agenda.

Chief Lee Crowchild states, “We remind all Canadian political par-ties that we only agreed to share the lands under Treaty. We did not relinquish our sovereignty and we continue to live our way of life, our inherent laws, and governance structures.” The successor state of Canada in inheriting the legal obligation of Treaty from the British Crown must accept the oral understanding as understood by Elders and the original peoples.

The past Liberal government established co-development process-es with institutions and organizations such as the Assembly of First Nations. These processes intend to municipalize all First Nations which will undermine the sovereignty of those Nations who have made Treaty with the Crown. To achieve its purposes, the Feder-al government is offering Chiefs to enter into New Contribution Agreements and 10 year grants that have no guarantee of further funding. Once Chiefs enter into these two agreements, Bill C-38; Bill C-45; Bill C-27; Bill C-86; Bill C-97; Bill S-3; Bill C-91; and Bill C-92, components of the termination agenda, are enacted.

Under threat of withholding funding, these co-development pro-cesses led by the Federal Government do not respect free, prior, and informed consent; a right entitled to Treaty Nations. Chief Mackinaw asserts, “The AFN and other institutions do not have the authority to act on behalf of Sovereign Treaty Nations. Fur-thermore, an international pre-emptive norm exists stating that no nation may make laws for another nation.”

“We reject any legislation that breaches and undermines Trea-ty. Our Sovereign Nations have our own inherent processes that are in line with our ancestral laws and governance”, maintains Chief Watchmaker. It is the responsibility of Chiefs to intervene to ensure the protection of Treaty and Inherent Rights for fu-ture generations. Okimaw Shirt states, “We will continue to seek accountability and transparency for our “Indian Monies” that were set aside under Treaty.” The work being done is critical for a positive on-going respectful relationship between the federal state and Sovereign Nations on the lands shared to the “depth of the plough” by our peace and friendship Treaties.

The honour of the Crown is at stake thus the Chiefs demand an im-mediate meeting between our Sovereign Nations and the Crown.

SOURCE Ermineskin Cree Nation

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Chief Eric Shirt

Leonard Jackson

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Eddy Makokis

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Pamela Quinn

Jason Whiskeyjack

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John Large

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on FASDdeterminants of health. He also mentioned the walk-in approach to prevention of the She/Herway Models in BC.Nancy Poole, BC Centre of Excellence and BC Wom-en’s HospitalPresented “Effective FASD Prevention” with(1) Intervention information campaign and warning labels(2) Identification and brief interventions with dual focus on alcohol and contraception intervention (3) specialized support for pregnant women with alcohol related problems such as in the Sheway, Vancouver BC Women’s Hospital and Healthcare programs(4) Parent-Child Assistance Program (P-CAP) and other mentoring programs such as the 1981 Univer-sity of Washington programMs. Poole briefly described the effectiveness of peer to peer helping program (mom to mom) and of home visiting programs.Dr. Peter Butt, University of Saskatchewan pre-sented“Alcohol Screening Brief Intervention and Refer-ral:…”Made recommendations on National Alcohol Screening, stated the importance of screening,Outlined some challenges to primary care and con-ducting a brief intervention and how it can help pre-vent the development of drinking patterns that lead to FASDIn reply to my question of what might be a treat-ment or approach to chronic alcoholism, He said there is a certain drug that reduces the urge

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To commemorate FASD Awareness Day, September 9th, 2019

Chiefs Call For Treaty Based Funding ArrangementsOct. 23, 2019 /CNW/ - Treaty Think Tank Chiefs (Onion Lake Cree Nation, Ermineskin Cree Nation, Kehewin Cree Nation, Alexander First Nation, O’Chiese First Nation, Tsuut’ina Nation, Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Little Red River Cree Nation, and Samson Cree Nation) on behalf of their members met in Saddle Lake Cree Nation on Treaty No. 6 Territory to discuss the on-going Treaty relationship between Sovereign Nations and the Crown. The Chiefs, represent-ing Sovereign Nations that continue to live on Turtle Island since time immemorial reject Canada’s on-going Treaty termination agenda.

Chief Lee Crowchild states, “We remind all Canadian political par-ties that we only agreed to share the lands under Treaty. We did not relinquish our sovereignty and we continue to live our way of life, our inherent laws, and governance structures.” The successor state of Canada in inheriting the legal obligation of Treaty from the British Crown must accept the oral understanding as understood by Elders and the original peoples.

The past Liberal government established co-development process-es with institutions and organizations such as the Assembly of First Nations. These processes intend to municipalize all First Nations which will undermine the sovereignty of those Nations who have made Treaty with the Crown. To achieve its purposes, the Feder-al government is offering Chiefs to enter into New Contribution Agreements and 10 year grants that have no guarantee of further funding. Once Chiefs enter into these two agreements, Bill C-38; Bill C-45; Bill C-27; Bill C-86; Bill C-97; Bill S-3; Bill C-91; and Bill C-92, components of the termination agenda, are enacted.

Under threat of withholding funding, these co-development pro-cesses led by the Federal Government do not respect free, prior, and informed consent; a right entitled to Treaty Nations. Chief Mackinaw asserts, “The AFN and other institutions do not have the authority to act on behalf of Sovereign Treaty Nations. Fur-thermore, an international pre-emptive norm exists stating that no nation may make laws for another nation.”

“We reject any legislation that breaches and undermines Trea-ty. Our Sovereign Nations have our own inherent processes that are in line with our ancestral laws and governance”, maintains Chief Watchmaker. It is the responsibility of Chiefs to intervene to ensure the protection of Treaty and Inherent Rights for fu-ture generations. Okimaw Shirt states, “We will continue to seek accountability and transparency for our “Indian Monies” that were set aside under Treaty.” The work being done is critical for a positive on-going respectful relationship between the federal state and Sovereign Nations on the lands shared to the “depth of the plough” by our peace and friendship Treaties.

The honour of the Crown is at stake thus the Chiefs demand an im-mediate meeting between our Sovereign Nations and the Crown.

SOURCE Ermineskin Cree Nation

Saddle Lake Cree NationChief and Council

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Much Music Dance

Saddle Lake Eagle Healing Lodge held a Back to School Bash with a Much Music Dance on Friday September 20, 2019. It was a great experience to bring back to Saddle Lake. The Community Youth Helpers worked and organized the dance for other youth to have a safe and fun night. The fund raiser was for the Community Youth Helpers. Security was on site as well as a canteen. A photo booth was also on site for the teens to get some selfies with their friends. Keep up the great work Eagle Healing Lodge and Community Youth Helpers.

Welcome to our Classroom!

SLCN Eagle Nest Healing LodgeMoose HuntLand Based Education

Home Sweet Home! Land based teachings was truly a lifetime experience for all of us. Mewasin. Thanks to Peter Jack-son for his guidance and teachings, Roland Berland for putting the Moose down, and Daryl Quinney for showing us the territory!Can’t forget the Wellness Centre for sponsoring the amazing opportunity for our youth! AiyHiyKisemanitoh truly gifted us, and blessed us on this hunting trip. Once we arrived back everyone shook hands with each other and parted ways to their home fires with new friendships and a successful hunting story to share with family and friends and future hunting buddies. - Johnathan Cardinal

Kihew Asiniy Education Centre starts the year off with Cultural Camp on September 24, 2019. Students participated in rattle making, pow wow teachings, moose nose soup making, fish scaling and fish smoking, bannock and tea making, mini drum making, wagons rides and hand game teachings. It was a wonderful way to start the school year. Kihew Asiniy is dedicated to the cultural education of our youth. Each year is filled with cultural teachings and events. The community is excited to see what comes next.

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Much Music Dance

Saddle Lake Eagle Healing Lodge held a Back to School Bash with a Much Music Dance on Friday September 20, 2019. It was a great experience to bring back to Saddle Lake. The Community Youth Helpers worked and organized the dance for other youth to have a safe and fun night. The fund raiser was for the Community Youth Helpers. Security was on site as well as a canteen. A photo booth was also on site for the teens to get some selfies with their friends. Keep up the great work Eagle Healing Lodge and Community Youth Helpers.

Welcome to our Classroom!

SLCN Eagle Nest Healing LodgeMoose HuntLand Based Education

Home Sweet Home! Land based teachings was truly a lifetime experience for all of us. Mewasin. Thanks to Peter Jack-son for his guidance and teachings, Roland Berland for putting the Moose down, and Daryl Quinney for showing us the territory!Can’t forget the Wellness Centre for sponsoring the amazing opportunity for our youth! AiyHiyKisemanitoh truly gifted us, and blessed us on this hunting trip. Once we arrived back everyone shook hands with each other and parted ways to their home fires with new friendships and a successful hunting story to share with family and friends and future hunting buddies. - Johnathan Cardinal

Kihew Asiniy Education Centre starts the year off with Cultural Camp on September 24, 2019. Students participated in rattle making, pow wow teachings, moose nose soup making, fish scaling and fish smoking, bannock and tea making, mini drum making, wagons rides and hand game teachings. It was a wonderful way to start the school year. Kihew Asiniy is dedicated to the cultural education of our youth. Each year is filled with cultural teachings and events. The community is excited to see what comes next.

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to drink alcohol.Dr. Malcom King, a member of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation in Ontario“Presented “FASD Prevention among Different Popu-lations”*Revealed FASD is prevalent among Indigenous com-munitiesPresented 3 approaches to prevention(1) recognition & ownership of the cause which is ex-posure in utero to mainly alcohol(2) recognition & understanding of risk factors & to include Aboriginal communities taking ownershiphe said this involves understanding the role of pover-ty, marginalization, & colonialization on risk factors, Indian residential schools, and foster-care placement(3) consideration must be taken in risk and harm re-duction, there must be collaboration not top-down requirementAddressing the prevention issue involves help for ad-dicted women overcoming stigma, applying cultur-al appropriate programs & services & working with communities.Dr. Jacqueline Pei, Department of Educational Psy-chology, University of Alberta“Presented “FASD prevalence among youth who is the target group and has effect on adolescent develop-ment”*Said in adolescent development there is transition and changing expectations, but in an adolescent with FASD there are similar expectations but come with functional deficits impairing ability to reach expecta-tions*Suggested we need to go to levels of prevention that includes alcohol awareness & pregnancy, brief inter-ventions, & targeting support for risk groups *She said brief interventions are effective, inexpen-sive, & reduce sexual behavior*Said how the Girls Action Foundation promotes dis-cussion on sex, alcohol, & advertising*For FASD youth at high risk, Dr. Pei referred to the WRAP Coaching Project, a Wellness, Resiliency, & Partnership Project. Dr. Wadieh Yacoub, Medical Officer of Health and

Director of Health Protection, Health Assessment & Surveillance, First Nations & Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada, Alberta Region“Presented “Health Canada’s role: Supporting First Nations communities in prevention”*Stated exact prevalence of FASD in Canada is not known*Estimated 9.1 per 1,000 live births or 1% of the pop-ulation of Canada (2006)*Estimated 350,000 Canadians living with FASD*In Alberta, at least 36,000 persons with FASD*The social determinants of health are poverty, poor education, untreated mental illness, physical health, employment, language, physical environment, & Indi-an residential schools*Youth abstinence from alcohol & marital status are higher for youth whose parents were living compared to youth whose parents separated, divorced, or were deceased*Alcohol consumption of First Nations & non-First Na-tions shows it is less in First Nations Consumption of youth shows 50% have consumed 2 or 3 times per month, consumption increases with age*There is no difference in binge drinking by sex*Stated the FNIHB FASD Program deals with preven-tion, awareness, education training, & mapping *Prevention is also dealt with through the FASD Men-toring Program in Alberta*The Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) involves a 3 year home visitation of mentoring of the mother on all services*Between 2016 – 2011 the average age of first time First Nation mothers was 21, the average age of First Nations fathers was 24*In 2007 – 2011First Nation birth rates declinedDr. Albert Chudley, University of Manitoba present-ed“The Role of the Canadian FASD Screening Tool Kit in the Prevention of FASD” *Said screening is a public health service where mem-bers of a population are asked a question or offered a test, there are limitations with screening versus di-

agnosis*Tools in the National Screening Kit are: meconium testing with focus on the first stool of the newborn; neurobehavioral screening tool (NST); medicine wheel student; & a maternal drinking guideDr. Osman Ipsirogul, Division of Developmental Paediatrics, UBCPresented “Challenging ‘ADHD’ and ‘Familial ADHD’ in Patients with FASD”*[ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity dis-order, a medical condition in which a person affect-ed has differences in brain development & activity that affects attention, ability to sit still, & self-control. Source: http://kidshealth.org>adhd ]*Dr. Ipsirogul dealt with sleep disorders & their prev-alence in children & adolescents with FASD*Referred to a case study on disruptive sleep/wake behaviors*Stated that chronic sleep deprivation affects day time behavior & that there are medication strategies in FASD treatment*Up to 90% of addictions begin with sleep problems & pain*The symptoms of sleep disorders affect 95% of adults*There is a children’s sleep network that can assist in setting priorities & in dealing with changing priori-ties, website: www.childrenssleepnetwork.org; Face-book: www.facebook.com/ChildrensSleepNeworkHonourable Frank Oberle, Associate Minister of Ser-vices For Persons with Disabilities*Said 36,000 people are affected with FASD in Alber-ta*Said that Alberta has a 10 year plan in developing outcomes & refining strategies through the use of basic science, research partnerships, conferences, & expanding Alberta’s knowledge research*Advised that supports & services are importantSaid there is an estimated thousands of babiesborn yearly in Alberta with FASD*Said one baby costs $800,000 in services in its life, that this will not cure but improve, lessen, & com-pensate*With a long term strategy, prevention can be dealt with, & success & lives ensured*10 FASD births can be prevented & that prevention could grow into 10 healthy adults.

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Director of Health Protection, Health Assessment & Surveillance, First Nations & Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada, Alberta Region“Presented “Health Canada’s role: Supporting First Nations communities in prevention”*Stated exact prevalence of FASD in Canada is not known*Estimated 9.1 per 1,000 live births or 1% of the pop-ulation of Canada (2006)*Estimated 350,000 Canadians living with FASD*In Alberta, at least 36,000 persons with FASD*The social determinants of health are poverty, poor education, untreated mental illness, physical health, employment, language, physical environment, & Indi-an residential schools*Youth abstinence from alcohol & marital status are higher for youth whose parents were living compared to youth whose parents separated, divorced, or were deceased*Alcohol consumption of First Nations & non-First Na-tions shows it is less in First Nations Consumption of youth shows 50% have consumed 2 or 3 times per month, consumption increases with age*There is no difference in binge drinking by sex*Stated the FNIHB FASD Program deals with preven-tion, awareness, education training, & mapping *Prevention is also dealt with through the FASD Men-toring Program in Alberta*The Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) involves a 3 year home visitation of mentoring of the mother on all services*Between 2016 – 2011 the average age of first time First Nation mothers was 21, the average age of First Nations fathers was 24*In 2007 – 2011First Nation birth rates declinedDr. Albert Chudley, University of Manitoba present-ed“The Role of the Canadian FASD Screening Tool Kit in the Prevention of FASD” *Said screening is a public health service where mem-bers of a population are asked a question or offered a test, there are limitations with screening versus di-

agnosis*Tools in the National Screening Kit are: meconium testing with focus on the first stool of the newborn; neurobehavioral screening tool (NST); medicine wheel student; & a maternal drinking guideDr. Osman Ipsirogul, Division of Developmental Paediatrics, UBCPresented “Challenging ‘ADHD’ and ‘Familial ADHD’ in Patients with FASD”*[ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity dis-order, a medical condition in which a person affect-ed has differences in brain development & activity that affects attention, ability to sit still, & self-control. Source: http://kidshealth.org>adhd ]*Dr. Ipsirogul dealt with sleep disorders & their prev-alence in children & adolescents with FASD*Referred to a case study on disruptive sleep/wake behaviors*Stated that chronic sleep deprivation affects day time behavior & that there are medication strategies in FASD treatment*Up to 90% of addictions begin with sleep problems & pain*The symptoms of sleep disorders affect 95% of adults*There is a children’s sleep network that can assist in setting priorities & in dealing with changing priori-ties, website: www.childrenssleepnetwork.org; Face-book: www.facebook.com/ChildrensSleepNeworkHonourable Frank Oberle, Associate Minister of Ser-vices For Persons with Disabilities*Said 36,000 people are affected with FASD in Alber-ta*Said that Alberta has a 10 year plan in developing outcomes & refining strategies through the use of basic science, research partnerships, conferences, & expanding Alberta’s knowledge research*Advised that supports & services are importantSaid there is an estimated thousands of babiesborn yearly in Alberta with FASD*Said one baby costs $800,000 in services in its life, that this will not cure but improve, lessen, & com-pensate*With a long term strategy, prevention can be dealt with, & success & lives ensured*10 FASD births can be prevented & that prevention could grow into 10 healthy adults.

Dr. Amy Salmon, Coordinator of Sheway, Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Population & Public Health, UBC, & a Collaborating Scientist at the Cen-tre for Addictions Research of BCPresented “Do men have a role in prevention of FASD?”*Reported there is enough finding that among the strongest indicators of a woman’ssubstance use is the substance use of her partner, men continue to be the main influence over a wom-an’s use of household & community resources*Also violence against as many as ¼ of girls & women is a risk factor for alcohol dependence & FASD*Women & addictions treatment can show the ben-efit of gender-focused approaches & provide com-munity-based harm reduction services & residential treatment for improving results*Advised that promoting & supporting women’s safety must be a priority for FASD prevention*Asked “How can we involve men in FASD?” She sug-gested that this involvement can be done through discussions on why they drink, lowering of risk drink-ing, & lessening of violence*Mothering centered policy values can also be brought into practice.Summary of FASD Prevention Practices*Knowledge of FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disor-der)*Knowledge of the Effects of Alcohol Consumption (no amount is safe when consumed in any stage of pregnancy)*De-stigmatization of FASD, there is no shame in ad-mitting the effects*Resort to safe places and medical/social help for care & treatment

Thank You Eric J. Large For your contributions

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Back in 2016-2017 the Saddle Lake Health Care Centre’s Jordan’s Principle proposal was approved. With the tre-mendous support of Wahkohtowin, Post-Secondary, Edu-cation, Employment and Training, the Boys and Girls Club and Chief and Council, the Saddle Lake proposal aimed to meet the needs of the people regardless of where they live. The term ‘Jordan’s Principle’ derives from a young Indigenous child, 5-year old Jordan River Anderson of Norway House Cree Nation in Treaty No. 5 territory. Jor-dan suffered from complex medical needs, tragically died in the hospital, away from his community. All the while, the Manitoba and Federal government argued over who should pay for his home care. This led to the 2016 Cana-dian Human Rights Tribunal decision that ruled that juris-dictional disputes over payment should not delay, disrupt or deny services and programs for First Nation children (regardless of where they reside – on/off reserve). Over the course of the human rights tribunal oversight, three separate non-compliance motions lead to the tribunal demanding that the Federal government reduce the gaps in services and programs for First Nations children. Upon receiving new funding to support programs and services, onihcikiskwapowin Saddle Lake Cree Nation (SLCN), knew the 0 to 18 population was too narrow a definition that would not close the gap between First Nations and non-First Nation’s populations. As such, onihcikiskwapowin expanded the federal scope of Jordan’s Principle with a two-pronged approach, that enhanced and improved: 1) family and community supports and 2) child-focused pro-grams and services. The two-pronged approach is embed-ded within the four quadrants of wellbeing, guiding and providing onihcikiskwapowin member’s opportunities to care for their own spiritual, mental, emotional and physi-cal health. The initiative seeks to improve access and qual-ity of wellness. As part of the efforts, funding was used to hire four new staff, Michelle Cardinal, Terry Cardinal, Krista Makokis and Genevieve Jackson who have been working to: a) Increase visitation from health professionals (ex. oc-cupational therapists, speech and language, sign language and FASD); b) Organize activities rooted in nehiyawak cul-ture and language (ex. cultural teachings and semi-regular sharing circles); c) Organize regular family and communi-ty events (ex. movie nights, art/paint nights and yoga); d) Decrease stigma and judgement related to mental well-

ness and disabilities; e) Supply families in need with shoe and clothing costs; and f) Train 15 Educational/Teaching Assistance through Portage College (partnering with Sad-dle Lake Education Authority (SLEA)). This year alone the Jordan’s Principle team has been able to help over 100 in-dividuals, organized over 25 activities and trained over 15 Educational/Teaching Assistants. Jordan’s Principle is an issue of equity and accessibility for First Nations. Its pur-pose goes beyond health, education and child and family needs. The intention is to utilize this funding to develop a cross sectoral initiative that is rooted in collaboration and cooperation. The next phase of Jordan’s Principle is to continue fighting for sustainable funding and equity for all members of onihcikiskwapowin no matter where they reside – which is the vision under Treaty implementation. This initiative has already begun the process of improv-ing program and services driven by nehiyawak culture and language. onihcikiskwapowin goals include utilizing the nehiyaw and western knowledge to create a model of care that produces healthier individuals and a healthier Nation. Our next stages will be to create a comprehensive mental health plan, support for daycare services, continue to decrease stigma associated with mental health and dis-abilities and partner with the Eagle Healing Lodge to link seniors with families and young people. Further to this, SLHCC is working with SLEA to advocate and secure Ed-ucational Assistants for children who require one-on-one care and strengthening sports programs to promote more inclusivity. All these activities and programs are based on the input of the community, from the 2016-17 Disabilities Survey to the ongoing data collection for Long Term Plan-ning, Wellness Survey (2018) and the feedback received by the SLHCC staff. We will continue to look to the com-munity to help provide guidance on their health priorities and what wellbeing means for our people. Upholding the Medicine Chest Clause and Treaty rights as envisioned by our forebearers not only guides the work being done but will guide the processes as each evolves. This includes fighting for the health and wellbeing of this generation, so it can care for the generations of the future. We humbly thank all those who have worked to promote and strength-en the Jordan’s Principle initiative in onihcikiskwapowin. The work has only begun and we are always looking to improve the health and wellbeing of onihcikiskwapowin.

Looking After Our Needs

Youth ProgramsThe Youth Matrix Program hosted by the Saddle Lake Healing Lodge will graduate 11 participants this year. The Matrix Program is an intensive “Outpatient Treatment Program” and runs for 12 weeks 3 times a week during the summer months. The Matrix Program is geared to helping community members who want to go in a rehabilitation program but do not have to leave the community.The Youth Matrix Program is run by Shanwnee Makokis, who incorporates cul-tural teachings into everything the Matrix programs offers, they smudge, pray and have frequent sharing circles. The outpatient intensive programs cover an immense amount of topics from coping skills, addiction, mental illness, social issues in the local community, and provides a safe place for youth to support youth.Shawnee would like to encourage parents to come out and join the youth in the program. She believes that every little bit helps.

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ness and disabilities; e) Supply families in need with shoe and clothing costs; and f) Train 15 Educational/Teaching Assistance through Portage College (partnering with Sad-dle Lake Education Authority (SLEA)). This year alone the Jordan’s Principle team has been able to help over 100 in-dividuals, organized over 25 activities and trained over 15 Educational/Teaching Assistants. Jordan’s Principle is an issue of equity and accessibility for First Nations. Its pur-pose goes beyond health, education and child and family needs. The intention is to utilize this funding to develop a cross sectoral initiative that is rooted in collaboration and cooperation. The next phase of Jordan’s Principle is to continue fighting for sustainable funding and equity for all members of onihcikiskwapowin no matter where they reside – which is the vision under Treaty implementation. This initiative has already begun the process of improv-ing program and services driven by nehiyawak culture and language. onihcikiskwapowin goals include utilizing the nehiyaw and western knowledge to create a model of care that produces healthier individuals and a healthier Nation. Our next stages will be to create a comprehensive mental health plan, support for daycare services, continue to decrease stigma associated with mental health and dis-abilities and partner with the Eagle Healing Lodge to link seniors with families and young people. Further to this, SLHCC is working with SLEA to advocate and secure Ed-ucational Assistants for children who require one-on-one care and strengthening sports programs to promote more inclusivity. All these activities and programs are based on the input of the community, from the 2016-17 Disabilities Survey to the ongoing data collection for Long Term Plan-ning, Wellness Survey (2018) and the feedback received by the SLHCC staff. We will continue to look to the com-munity to help provide guidance on their health priorities and what wellbeing means for our people. Upholding the Medicine Chest Clause and Treaty rights as envisioned by our forebearers not only guides the work being done but will guide the processes as each evolves. This includes fighting for the health and wellbeing of this generation, so it can care for the generations of the future. We humbly thank all those who have worked to promote and strength-en the Jordan’s Principle initiative in onihcikiskwapowin. The work has only begun and we are always looking to improve the health and wellbeing of onihcikiskwapowin.

Looking After Our Needs

Youth ProgramsThe Youth Matrix Program hosted by the Saddle Lake Healing Lodge will graduate 11 participants this year. The Matrix Program is an intensive “Outpatient Treatment Program” and runs for 12 weeks 3 times a week during the summer months. The Matrix Program is geared to helping community members who want to go in a rehabilitation program but do not have to leave the community.The Youth Matrix Program is run by Shanwnee Makokis, who incorporates cul-tural teachings into everything the Matrix programs offers, they smudge, pray and have frequent sharing circles. The outpatient intensive programs cover an immense amount of topics from coping skills, addiction, mental illness, social issues in the local community, and provides a safe place for youth to support youth.Shawnee would like to encourage parents to come out and join the youth in the program. She believes that every little bit helps.

Jordan’s Principle in onihcikiskwapowin – Saddle Lake Cree Nation

Saddle Lake Eagle Nest Healing Lodge

Phone: (780) 726-3661

Toll Free: 1-866-726-3660

The Youth Community Helpers

Both programs would like to “thank Alex Whiskeyjack, Bird Quinn, Olive Half and Terry Cardinal, and to all the Parents for trusting us working with your kids.”

Introducing the Youth Community Helpers lead by Lana Cardinal of the Eagle Nest Healing Lodge. Lana exclaims, “We are the only First Nation community to have the program. We teach role modeling through community work. The youth go out and help at whatever they can in the community.”Over the course of the program, the youth participated in conferences and sober outings. They also fund raise for issues they believe in, such as raising money for winter jackets and gear for the local homeless.The youth have helped in the community, with funerals and other events. They have made lifelong friends and together they strengthen Saddle Lakes community spirit. Great Job everyone, and we can not wait to see what comes next.

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“The 9th minute of the 9th hour of the 9th day of the 9th month represents the 9 months of pregnancy, and the opportunity to raise international awareness and understanding of FASD. We wish to honor individuals, families, and communities affected by FASD and boost consciousness about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy”Sept 9, 2019, at 9:09, The youth center had a moment of silence to honor our mothers. After the pipe cere-mony and the opening prayer by local Elder Alphonse Delver, the event kicked off with guest speakers. The presentations covered many topics on FASD. The presentations were done by Lakeland FASD, community members, individuals living with FASD and caregivers. It was an informative FASD awareness Day.The day ended with a mini pow wow and presentation done by the Onion Lake Youth Pow Wow group and local youth pow wow dancers.

The Saddle Lake Pharmacy held a fun filled “Customer Appreciation Day” August 28, 2019. Staff grilled up hamburger and hot dogs for customers and community members. Pharmacist Jinky Manipon would like to thank Saddle Lake and the community for the support and patronage. It was a great day to laugh and meet the wonderful hardworking staff at the Pharmacy.

Honoring Our

Mothers

FASD Awareness Day

The Saddle Lake Pharmacy is open 9:00AM to 5:00PM Monday to Friday

Phone - (780) 726-3310

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“The 9th minute of the 9th hour of the 9th day of the 9th month represents the 9 months of pregnancy, and the opportunity to raise international awareness and understanding of FASD. We wish to honor individuals, families, and communities affected by FASD and boost consciousness about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy”Sept 9, 2019, at 9:09, The youth center had a moment of silence to honor our mothers. After the pipe cere-mony and the opening prayer by local Elder Alphonse Delver, the event kicked off with guest speakers. The presentations covered many topics on FASD. The presentations were done by Lakeland FASD, community members, individuals living with FASD and caregivers. It was an informative FASD awareness Day.The day ended with a mini pow wow and presentation done by the Onion Lake Youth Pow Wow group and local youth pow wow dancers.

Pharmacy Appreciation

Day

The Saddle Lake Pharmacy held a fun filled “Customer Appreciation Day” August 28, 2019. Staff grilled up hamburger and hot dogs for customers and community members. Pharmacist Jinky Manipon would like to thank Saddle Lake and the community for the support and patronage. It was a great day to laugh and meet the wonderful hardworking staff at the Pharmacy.

FASD Awareness Day

The Saddle Lake Pharmacy is open 9:00AM to 5:00PM Monday to Friday

Phone - (780) 726-3310


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Mission/Vision:

The Saddle Lake Coordinated Home Care Program is a comprehensive integrated and coordinated home care and assisted living program to assist Saddle Lake First Nation peoples to achieve and maintain health, well-being and personal independence in the commu-nity utilizing a holistic approach.

Essential ServicesHome Care Nursing services and; The basic level of service that is provided to the community of Saddle Lake includes:

Detailed client assessments, completed by Health Pro-fessionals:

To gather information on the clients need for service, their support networks, and the appropriateness of services available.

Case management process that provide: • Ongoing evaluation of appropriateness, effective-

ness, and eligibility for care

Professional Nursing services, encompassing: • Direct personal care to eligible clients• Operational process for Records management, data

collection, quality programming• Access to required medical equipment, medical

supplies through On-Site Occupational Therapist

Supportive Services (Assisted Living):Once the essential service elements are met, the Home Care program may decide if any of the following sup-

HEALTH CENTRE GRAND OPENING

Friday August 9, 2019 Saddle Lake Health Care Centre held it’s Grand Opening, with Master of Ceremonies Sam Cardinal. Following the pipe ceremony newly elected Chief Eric Shirt spoke of importance of the Health Department and it’s key role in our commu-nity.Other speakers included, Dr. Parminder Thiara, FNI-HB and Evelyn Johnston, the Saddle Lake Health Di-rector.As Darcy McGilvery’s drum group sang an honor song, the ribbon was cut, and thus the doors were open to the public, to showcase the newly renovated and extended Saddle Lake Health Centre.

Prizes were given to community members who at-tended, and staff presented gifts to all who were part of the project. Theresa Cardinal, Office Manager, did say in her speech after thanking everyone who helped, “How important it is to work together, because look at what we can achieve.”Fran Ward, Renovation/Expansion Project Coordina-tor, also spoke of the tremendous amount of work in-volved and how amazing it was to see everyone pull it off with such grace.The day ended with a mini round dance and pow wow demonstration.


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Mission/Vision:

The Saddle Lake Coordinated Home Care Program is a comprehensive integrated and coordinated home care and assisted living program to assist Saddle Lake First Nation peoples to achieve and maintain health, well-being and personal independence in the commu-nity utilizing a holistic approach.

Essential ServicesHome Care Nursing services and; The basic level of service that is provided to the community of Saddle Lake includes:

Detailed client assessments, completed by Health Pro-fessionals:

To gather information on the clients need for service, their support networks, and the appropriateness of services available.

Case management process that provide: • Ongoing evaluation of appropriateness, effective-

ness, and eligibility for care

Professional Nursing services, encompassing: • Direct personal care to eligible clients• Operational process for Records management, data

collection, quality programming• Access to required medical equipment, medical

supplies through On-Site Occupational Therapist

Supportive Services (Assisted Living):Once the essential service elements are met, the Home Care program may decide if any of the following sup-

portive service elements may be given:• Household management• Home making• Laundry• Transportation• Minor Home adaptations for client safety• Meals on Wheels

Eligibility Requirements:Before you can receive Home Care nursing services, you should:• Be a resident of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation• Be under the care of a doctor

Discharged from Hospital early and require care, such as:• Wound care• Medication• Order Medical Equipment

Assisted Living: • Clients are assessed before supportive services are

initiated.• Active Home Care clients only without family sup-

port will be assisted until stable.• Aids to Daily Living is our PRIORITY

SLCNCoordinated Home Care

HEALTH CENTRE GRAND OPENING

Prizes were given to community members who at-tended, and staff presented gifts to all who were part of the project. Theresa Cardinal, Office Manager, did say in her speech after thanking everyone who helped, “How important it is to work together, because look at what we can achieve.”Fran Ward, Renovation/Expansion Project Coordina-tor, also spoke of the tremendous amount of work in-volved and how amazing it was to see everyone pull it off with such grace.The day ended with a mini round dance and pow wow demonstration.

Provided for all Saddle Lake Members who require assistance.

P.O. Box 189Saddle Lake, AB

T0A 3T0

Phone: (780) 726 – 2774Fax: (780) 726 – 2776

Toll Free: 1 – 888 – 600 – 6867Contact: Pamela Quinney ([email protected])


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Chief and Council Meet with RDG

Our leadership have met with the Acting RDG and then later met with a representative of the RDG. It was ob-vious that our leadership were not impressed as they had expected the RDG. Nevertheless, our leadership took the opportunities to express many challenges that we face here in Saddle Lake. The main message to the representatives was that we are pursuing “Treaty Based Agreements” and that we reject in its entirety the current “10 year Agreements”, as there is no guar-

antee that funding will continue after the 10 years.

The leadership plan on pursuing another meeting with the new RDG in the near future.

What is a Smoke Eater?A smoke eater is a term utilized in the Wildfire Forestry Industry to name forest fire personnel. These said personnel are a highly trained and certified group of men and women that protect our natural resources and are respectful of the communities we perform op-erations in.

Where do we work?The Great Outdoors.

When do we work?Work is seasonal and dependent on weather conditions. Historical-

Roads Crew Awards

October 10, 2019, SL Public Works, Peyasew Oilfield Services, Dechant Construction and Urban Systems held an Awards and Appreciation Barbecue. The proj-ect was completed incident free, under budget and ahead of schedule.

Safety Award - Sonny BensonTop Operator - Dean FavelTop Trucker - Chris Wood

Top Laborer - Teddy Cardinal


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antee that funding will continue after the 10 years.

The leadership plan on pursuing another meeting with the new RDG in the near future.

What is a Smoke Eater?A smoke eater is a term utilized in the Wildfire Forestry Industry to name forest fire personnel. These said personnel are a highly trained and certified group of men and women that protect our natural resources and are respectful of the communities we perform op-erations in.

Where do we work?The Great Outdoors.

When do we work?Work is seasonal and dependent on weather conditions. Historical-

ly, work months range from March to October.

Why do we do what we do?To protect our natural resources, to provide for their families, and to challenge their physical and mental being.

If you enjoy pushing yourself to your limits and beyond, then look at joining up to be a wildland fire-fighter, and perhaps one day you can call yourself a SmokeEater.

Who are we?Saddle Lake Smoke Eaters is an

Industry leader with many years of experience in Forestry Wild-fire Suppression and Firefight-ing Equipment. The company is comprised of certified and highly trained personnel specializing in Wildfire Suppression, Contain-ment, and Extinguishment. Future Operations to include Disaster Re-covery and Firefighting Equipment Re-certification.

Phone: (780) 726-3534Toll Free: 1-866-726-3536Email: [email protected]: www.slsmokeeaters.com

SL SMOKEEATERS

APPRECIATIONBARBECUE

October 10, 2019


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Elders GatheringOn September 3 & 4. 2019 the Elders of Saddle Lake were invited to meet and discuss what challenges we have and to clarify amongst themselves other items. On Day 1 Elders where given opportunities to express challenges. They then broke into groups and brainstormed Saddle Lakes challenges.

On Day 2 they reviewed their brainstorming lists and put them in order of importance to them. Afterwards Home Care staff came in to present the services they offer. They continued with discussions and once again broke into groups to identify what they thought was the difference between a senior and an elder and what defines an elder. Following is the brainstorming that was developed by our Elders.

Group 1 – PeyakWhat are the issues and problems in Saddle Lake? (listed in order of impor-tance)• Drugs/Addictions• Roads – quads using back

roads• Housing shortage/crowd-

ed/seniors• Crime activity• Loss of language• Loss of identity• Communication with oth-

er departments – RCMP, radio station

• Band meetings to be respectful (peaceful)

• Have Chief and Council in attendance

• Cell service for emergen-cies

• More support for after care (Detox and rehab/treatment)

• More activities for youth• Transportation for youth

involvement• Support for schools/at-

tendance• Work on our members

(membership) – scrap Bill C31

• Know our rights and trea-ties (teach young)

• Our educated people returning to community to work

• Elder Abuse – loss of re-spect and abandonment

• More professionalism from SLCN Band Employ-ees

UNITY -WORKING TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION Number 1Drugs/Addictions, Crime, Vandalism, Elder Abuse, Spousal Abuse, Child Abuse• Detox center (after care)• Quad runners, drug de-

liveries cause problems, property damage, cut fences

• Random drug test for SLCN Band Employees

• Drug dealers should be banned from the commu-nity. Chief and Council to have community to have the authority to remove. RCMP to escort them out

of the community/• All band services to be

cut off to all drug dealers.Number 2Housing/Renovations• Shortage• Overcrowded• In need of repairs• Band housing units

should not be rented• Moldy houses• Band houses not oc-

cupied by owner, they should be given to some-one or families who need housing

• What happened to the utilities for Elders being paid for by the band?

• Senior drop in center• Senior user fee (where do

the funds going?)• Elder abuse• Accountability for wrong-

ful actions

Number 3For the youth• Transportation for activ-

ities – to keep the m out of trouble

• Education• Language (Cree)• Youth group – express

their concerns• Loss of identity – teach

them they matter, they are important, future leaders

• Acknowledge their words - Cree, not laugh at them when they try to speak the language.

Membership • Bill C31

• Traditional values/prac-tice eg. Ceremony

• What are we doing to combat loss of treaty

• C&C administration trav-eling a lot

• Cutbacks in Health, Edu-cation, Child care

Group 2 – NisoIssues:1. Drugs/Addictions2. Extended care facility for

seniors3. Home care for the resi-

dents who live at senior units – unfair treatment – different rents – person who runs the units call herself the landlord, does not listen and is disre-spectful to the seniors

4. People renting out their homes – band housing

5. Why are there more than one senior’s groups?

6. A lot of issues still stemming from residen-tial schools -seniors still carrying anger – wellness programs for seniors

7. Housing – lack of services for seniors – user fee, shortage of housing

8. Tobacco levi – where does the money go (fuel and tobacco tax) – sup-posed to go to seniors

9. Where did the money go that each candidate had to pay to run in the elections?

10. Are the band audits avail-able to the public? Band meeting minutes?

11. Staff accountability – how are band staff assessed

– evaluations for all programs

12. Roads – ongoing main-tenance – seniors rate/discount

13. Health – home visits to seniors to explain medi-cations – information ses-sions in the community

14. Safety – horses on the road causing safety issues for motorists – dogs (strays)

15. Crime – B& E’s – Missing and Murdered Men and Women – setting up a Crime Watch or Citizen’s Patrol

16. Disaster Plan for the community ie. tornados – how will people be alerted

17. Numbering of houses at the driveway foe emer-gency purposes – police, ambulance, fire, emer-gency contact # for the community

18. Employment Programs

Order of Importance1. Home Care for seniors2. Employment Programs3. Crime4. Health (treaty)

Group 3 – Nisto1. Get rid of the Drugs!!• No water delivery, no

garbage disposal, no es-sentials to anyone selling drugs

• Thieves!! Can’t leave the home


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Elders Gathering• Traditional values/prac-

tice eg. Ceremony• What are we doing to

combat loss of treaty• C&C administration trav-

eling a lot• Cutbacks in Health, Edu-

cation, Child care

Group 2 – NisoIssues:1. Drugs/Addictions2. Extended care facility for

seniors3. Home care for the resi-

dents who live at senior units – unfair treatment – different rents – person who runs the units call herself the landlord, does not listen and is disre-spectful to the seniors

4. People renting out their homes – band housing

5. Why are there more than one senior’s groups?

6. A lot of issues still stemming from residen-tial schools -seniors still carrying anger – wellness programs for seniors

7. Housing – lack of services for seniors – user fee, shortage of housing

8. Tobacco levi – where does the money go (fuel and tobacco tax) – sup-posed to go to seniors

9. Where did the money go that each candidate had to pay to run in the elections?

10. Are the band audits avail-able to the public? Band meeting minutes?

11. Staff accountability – how are band staff assessed

– evaluations for all programs

12. Roads – ongoing main-tenance – seniors rate/discount

13. Health – home visits to seniors to explain medi-cations – information ses-sions in the community

14. Safety – horses on the road causing safety issues for motorists – dogs (strays)

15. Crime – B& E’s – Missing and Murdered Men and Women – setting up a Crime Watch or Citizen’s Patrol

16. Disaster Plan for the community ie. tornados – how will people be alerted

17. Numbering of houses at the driveway foe emer-gency purposes – police, ambulance, fire, emer-gency contact # for the community

18. Employment Programs

Order of Importance1. Home Care for seniors2. Employment Programs3. Crime4. Health (treaty)

Group 3 – Nisto1. Get rid of the Drugs!!• No water delivery, no

garbage disposal, no es-sentials to anyone selling drugs

• Thieves!! Can’t leave the home

• Ban the quads• Cisterns should be

cleaned• Lids for garbage contain-

ers• Leadership (community

involvement)2. What can we do for the Younger Generation?• Involve them in all our

community functions• Sponsor a youth (teach-

ing them life values)• Elders should be the

teachers, role models, etc…

• Grandmother’s Guide• Youth need a Recreation

Centre• We can speak for them3. Community Hunt• Distribute meat to all

community members4. What’s the difference be-tween a Senior and an Elder

When you talk about Elders there are different kinds:• Traditional Elder – Cere-

mony Healer• Spiritual Elder – Church,

prayer• Paper Elder – wanting

payment

• Senior is someone 65 and older (white man way)

• Senior Elder is a person that dyes their hair

• Elder is the one with natural grey hair

** An Aboriginal Elder is someone who has gained recognition as a custodian of

knowledge and love, and who has permission to disclose knowledge and beliefs.5. WE NEED TO START WORK-ING TOGETHER• Elder should be working

as one

3 groups in Saddle Lake1. Advisory (political, trea-

ties, elections, bill C-31)2. Health Centre (holistic

well-being – being an old-er person, Elder abuse)

3. Grandmother’s Guide (families, youth, hospi-tals, schools)

DEFINE THE ROLE OF THE ELDERS – WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE ELDERS• RESPECT• WE NEED TO RECOGNIZE

EACH OTHER• UNITYDay 2Issues/Problems – order of importance• Drugs – we need to do

something to address this issue as a community working together

Suggestions:• banning drug dealers

from the reserve• people need to speak

up even if is members of their family

• elders/seniors need to set an example for younger people by talking to their families

• Criminal Activity – com-munity members need to

feel safe in their homes• Housing – overcrowded

housing, user fees• Home Care for seniors• Roads

What is an Elder (as defined by the Seniors)• Role Model• Knowledge Keeper• Educator• Wise/approachable• Wisdom and understand-

ing• Encouraging• Cree language speaker• Advisor• Protector• Experienced life• Natural Law Keeper• Offers prayers for people• Trustworthy person• Non-judgmental• Keeper of traditions• Respectful• Wahkotowin• Knowledge about history• Child rearing – teach our

children• Disciplinarian – in the

traditional gentle way• Humble/humility• Keeper of the home fire• Elder men – namesake

is God – kisemanitou – kiseno

• Elder women – namesake if fire – iskotew – iskwew

Accepting of children/every-one as in adoptionForgivingAn example for younger gen-erationsTruthful

Orange Shirt DayPeople all across Canada wear an orange shirt on September 30th to honor the children who survived the In-dian Residential Schools and remember those that didn’t. We wear orange shirts in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children’s sense of self-esteem and well-being, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters.Students, staff and community members commemorate Orange Shirt Day. The day started off with a surprise visit with Amazing Race Canada winners, James Makokis and Anthony Johnson.For the video presentation please check out Cree-ative Vision youtube Channel. Search Orange Shirt Day in Saddle Lake 2019.

SLCN Health Centre Harvest Fair 2019“Living Treaty”

Orange Shirt DayPeople all across Canada wear an orange shirt on September 30th to honor the children who survived the In-dian Residential Schools and remember those that didn’t. We wear orange shirts in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children’s sense of self-esteem and well-being, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters.Students, staff and community members commemorate Orange Shirt Day. The day started off with a surprise visit with Amazing Race Canada winners, James Makokis and Anthony Johnson.For the video presentation please check out Cree-ative Vision youtube Channel. Search Orange Shirt Day in Saddle Lake 2019.

SLCN Health Centre Harvest Fair 2019“Living Treaty”

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“Mamawokamatowak” · in Edmonton, Alberta September 23 – 25, 2013. I believe this information still has importance and rel-evance today. Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public