Life is a journey filled with stories, lessons, challenges, celebrations and special moments. At the First Nations Health Consortium, we become participants in our families’ journeys and share in their special celebrations and moments. The work we do is important, because we learn to understand the needs for the child and how to assist in ensuring those needs are being met.

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Woodland Cree First Nation Letter

“These bubbles that she blew out I was totally surprised because for the very first time she spoke. Oh look at the bubbles I honestly had tears in my eyes and my heart was melting she spoke.”

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Beth and Germain’s Journey

“As a parent I didn’t even know what Jordan’s Principle was about. A friend told me years ago when Beth needed a bed that could elevate her head and shoulders after her surgeries. You know there were many times I couldn’t even look up a phone number for lack of emotional and mental strength to reach out for help with my daughter. So I left a lot of things undone when it came to seeking help for Beth. At my all time lowest, an application was made for Beth by Destiny at FNHC and with her came Robin from the FNHC into our lives.”

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Curling Makes an Impact at Chief Old Sun School

My name is Fred Helfmann and I am the physical education teacher at Chief Old Sun Elementary School in Siksika, Alberta. I am writing this letter to express my sincere joy and gratitude to the staff of the First Nations Health Consortium, Goldline Curling, and any other associated organizations or individuals that helped bring both “Rocks and Rings” and “Try Curling” to our school.

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Saving a Youth’s Life

We were at a terrible point in our lives, and our daughter’s life was hanging in the balance due to our limited financial means, her urgent mental health needs, and the community’s inability to provide any real assistance.

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