A special afternoon at Chief Old Sun Elementary School on Siksika Nation as First Nations Health Consortium proudly partnered with HEROS Hockey and the Calgary Flames to bring Stanley Cup champion and current Flame Zach Whitecloud to visit students and staff.
On March 13 & 14th students from three First Nations communities traveled to Calgary to take part in a unique curling experience. Through a floor curling bonspiel at WinSport, they learned the game, competed together, and built new connections all while representing their schools and communities with pride.
Healthy Horizons made a generous investment to ensure young people have access to sport and proper equipment. Sport Central continues to steward those resources and place gear directly into the hands of kids who need it most. We helped bridge that connection in the community so everyone involved could be recognized and celebrated.
The $1.55 billion investment to renew Jordan’s Principle until March 31, 2027. Children will continue to be able to access the essential supports they need to grow and thrive.
Thank you, Sport Central, for your ongoing support and your commitment to keeping kids active and safe.
On Sept 16, 2025, four girls from our Indigenous Girls Golf Initiative recently played in the Jr. High S.P.A.A. (St. Paul Athletic Association) Golf Championships, representing Ashmont School — they finished 2nd over all! 🥈
The name “Walk Me Home” was created by an employee of the First Nations Health Consortium. It came to her in a vision of a small child looking up, reaching for her hand, and saying, “Walk me home,” as they moved toward a bright light. This powerful image symbolizes a journey of healing, honour, and hope.
On Par for a Cause! ⛳ We’re excited to share highlights of the Coal Creek Golf Fundraising Tournament that was held on Friday, August 22, 2025.
All proceeds from our fundraising Golf Tournament will go towards supporting the Indigenous Girls Golf.
Highlights included a powerful grand entry, drumming by Chubby Cree, and performances by the A’sitapiiksi Powwow Club. Youth crafted dreamcatchers, cooked bannock, and watched the play “Circles,” focusing on healing and identity.
The summit emphasizes strengthening communities, the importance of sport, and the arts as tools for growth. It’s a powerful Reconciliation initiative, fostering connection, culture, and a hopeful future for Indigenous youth.
Watch the Youth Teepee Summit Day 1 video Highlights
Watch the highlights with over 400 young people from across Alberta were on hand for the first day of the 4th annual Youth Teepee Summit in Edmonton.
“The Youth Teepee Summit is a gathering for Indigenous youth across Alberta,” Lorraine Muskwa, First Nation Health Consortium’s chief operating officer, told Postmedia in an interview.
Watch the highlights on CTV news
Lorraine Muskwa and Carmen Hatfield with the First Nations Health Consortium join CTV news to talk about the Youth Teepee Summit and why it’s important for young people.
The Youth Teepee Summit is a powerful and inspiring gathering that brings together Indigenous youth to celebrate culture, community and leadership. Lorraine Muskwa and Carmen Hatfield joined Global News Morning Edmonton to share more details about the summit.
EDMONTON, AB — A landmark Memorandum of Relational Understanding (MORU) has been signed today between the First Nations Health Consortium (FNHC), the University of Alberta (U of A), and the University of Calgary (UCalgary) to launch a collaborative research partnership focused on improving health outcomes for Treaty First Nations children, youth, and families across Alberta.
EDMONTON, AB – Today , we were honoured to welcome Indigenous Health Directors and support staff from across Alberta for an engaging and interactive session focused on: Health innovations, Collaborative care, Transformative and preventative healthcare strategies
Our Indigenous Girls Golf day is dedicated to empowering young Indigenous girls who are ready to step onto the green and discover the many benefits that golf has to offer. This event highlights the physical, mental, and social advantages of the sport, while fostering a supportive environment for growth.
Hundreds of Alberta educational assistants won’t return to classrooms this fall, after changes in eligibility for Jordan’s Principle funding.
Our Indigenous Girls Golf day is dedicated to empowering young Indigenous girls who are ready to step onto the green and discover the many benefits that golf has to offer. This event highlights the physical, mental, and social advantages of the sport, while fostering a supportive environment for growth.
2025 Youth Teepee Summit We are excited to announce our 4th annual Youth Teepee Summit. Join us July 29–31, 2025, at the Northeast River Valley
We’re a proud sponsor of the Bears’ Lair Dream Camp at Piikani Nation in Lethbridge Lodge, wrapped up this week with powerful ideas, strong connections, and bold dreams! From April 25–28, Indigenous youth came together to explore entrepreneurship, develop creative business concepts, and pitch their ideas with confidence and pride. Their energy, creativity, and courage were truly inspiring.
A great turnout and congratulations to all the participants at the Lubicon Lake Bears’ Lair Dream Camp this past weekend! First Nations Health Consortium was a proud supporter of this event.
The Treaty Chiefs of the FNHC, are responding to the federal government’s recent changes to Jordan’s Principle with a call for meaningful collaboration.
High Level! Visit First Nations Health Consortium staff at the Executive House Hotel and Conference Centre in High Level March 11-13, 2025 to begin a Status Registration (Indian Status) application
Dozens of girls had a blast at the Indigenous Girls Golf Camp events that took place in Calgary February 23 and Edmonton February 15.
We had some media join us at the Indigenous Girls Golf Camp in Edmonton last weekend. 🫶🏽🏌🏽♀️
Read the full story here! 💖
On February 10, 2025 Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) released a Jordan’s Principle Operational Bulletin to “Provide information on the changes to operating procedures related to processing requests under Jordan’s Principle.”
We are pleased to share our 2023-2024 First Nations Health Consortium (FNHC) Annual Report.
This report summarizes work of the FNHC in fiscal 2023-2024 within Enhanced Service Coordination for Jordan’s Principle in Alberta, as well as FNHC’s Service Access Resolution Fund (SARF) department, Treaty Status Registration and Youth in Transition to Adulthood supports, Community Outreach, and more.