Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Annual Report 2011-12

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HealthLorraine Meneen, Director of HealthThe Health Department continues to serve as a connection TO theFirst Nations largely through the Health Commission.The commission continues to meet to discuss, share and address First Nations health issues and concerns. OurHealth Commission consists of:• Chief of Health: Chief Allan Adam• Deputy Chief of Health: Chief Gordon T. AugerTribal Council and Independent Nation Health Directors:• ATC: Patrick Mercredi• BCN: Barry Phillips• KTC: Kirsten Dupres• LSLIRC: Marcella Schnurr• NPTC: Lisa Clarke• WCTC: Liette Snache• Smith’s Landing: vacantTribal Council and Independent Nation Elder Advisors:• ATC: vacant• BCN: Elder Mary Young• KTC: Elder Joe Whitehead Sr.• LSLIRC: Elder Doris Courtoreille• NPTC: the late Elder Gabe Meneen• WCTC: Elder Ruth Gladue• Smith’s Landing: vacantThe Health Commission continues to be an integral part of our department.The Health Commission members continue to bring community perspective/issues and knowledge regardinghealth needs and concerns of their member First Nations. We are thankful for their continued support, guidanceand determination in working toward improving the health outcomes of their communities.Some of the highlights of the past year include:• Continued planning and work on building a Treaty 8 Comprehensive Health System• Telehealth Business Plan in conjunction with AFNIGC• Direct assistance with the Treaty 8 communities on health related issues• Bringing together the Elders and Youth• Elder’s guidance in creating awareness and ensuring culture, tradition and knowledge is living.• Monthly Health Commission Meetings• CIET Project• NIHB Denial Tracking Initiative• Diabetes Prevention and Promotion• Mental Health Awareness• Prescription Drug Abuse awareness building program• Communication plan building• Participation at the Treaty Discussions Table• Participation at the Children’s Agenda JRFT Table• Attendance at National Health Committees• Participation in the Treaty 8 Science Celebration• Development of a draft Hemodialysis Framework regarding units and staffingPage 25
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Page 3 and 4: CONTENTSMessage from The Grand Chie
Page 5 and 6: Grand Chief KappoPage 3
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Page 12 and 13: Over 70 historical treatiesnegotiat
Page 14 and 15: LivelihoodMessage from Chief of Liv
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Page 34 and 35: Treaty 8 RightsAs Understood by the
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