LITTLE PINE FIRST NATION
The Community of Little Pine First Nation is part of BRT6HC (Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.). BRT6HC employs all the health staff who are then assigned to specific communities with the exception of the Medical Transportation Coordinator who is employed by the community. The Executive Director of BRT6HC is responsible for the overall operation of health services delivery on Little Pine First Nation in partnership with Chief and Council. The Executive Director and the Health Portfolio Councillor have a formal working relationship. Health Centre Contact Little Pine Health Clinic All Home Care Service Information P.O. Box 315 are Coordinated from Paynton, Sask. Main building SOM 2JO In North Battleford Phone: (306)398-2525 Phone 306-937-6700 Confidential Fax: (306)398-3700 Fax 306 445-3489 Email: Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. Phone: (306)937-6700 Fax: (306)445-3489 Community Based Health Health services provided by staff are offered either in the health centre, school, or Services by home visits.
Staff assigned to the community include a: - community health nurse Mon to Fri - home and community care nurse Mon to Fri Some weekend nursing service available for high needs clients - home health aide Mon to Fri - family health worker Mon to Fri - headstart home visitor Mon to Fri Staff shared by all 6 communities include a: - maternal mental health counsellor - wellness counsellors - youth outreach worker - resolution health support worker - environmental health officer - water quality technician - communicable disease nurse - lactation consultant - employee health/school nurse - maintenance worker - school based dental team (dental therapist and dental assistant) - dental health educator - outreach/inventory technician - community nutritionist - health promotion coordinator - health promotion specialist - tobacco project outreach workers - home care assessor - diabetes nurse educator - exercise therapist - home care dietician - wellness support nurse - wellness drivers available to transport clients to rehab centres Hospital Liaison Worker ( navigator who works out of North Battleford Hours of Operation Hospital ) 306-446- 6640 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday -Friday No emergency services available. BRT6HC Services The services of Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre include: - Community Health - Day Care Coordination - Dental Health - Headstart - Health Promotion and Planning - Home and Community Care - Telehealth - Wellness Program (Mental Health and Addictions)
Hours of Operation 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday-Friday No emergency services available. Nearest Acute care Maidstone Hospital Services Battlefords Union Hospital ( 24 hour Emergency Services) Unity Hospital Nearest COPS North Battleford /Also a COPS Unit in Lloydminster Medical Supplies and - Most medical supplies and equipment are covered for Treaty Status clients under Equipment the NIHB program (Non-Insured Health Benefits Program) managed by Health Canada. - The Home and Community Care Nurse in the community can assist clients requiring medical supplies and/or equipment.
Contact number NIHB 1-866-885-3933 Pharmacy - Most prescription drugs are covered for Treaty Status clients under the NIHB Program. - There is no pharmacy in the community. Many medications require prior approval to be covered Contact number NIHB 1-866-885-3933 Medical Transportation - Little Pine First Nation is located approximately 92 kms northwest of the Battlefords. - Health staff will provide transportation to clients to attend events such as adult wellness days, well baby clinics, etc. Hosted by the health centre. - Ambulances services are provided by the local provincial health authority for emergencies. - Medical Transportation Program - Monday – Friday 9:00-4:30 - 3 taxis available - Should call the clinic when needing to acquire the services - Evening and weekends client needs to call toll free number at 1-866- 885-3933 for permission to receive private mileage Approved destinations:
• North Battleford
• Exceptions to Maidstone and Lloydminster
• Lloydminster (emergency ultrasounds) Private Mileage: Contact number NIHB - There is no private mileage available during working hours - If private mileage is given during evening or weekends reimbursement is given after submitting required documents 1-866-855-3933
Dental A school based dental program operates out of the school. All other dental services are available off-reserve by private practitioners. The NIHB dental program is managed in Ottawa by Health Canada.
Contact number NIHB 1-855-618-6291 Vision Care All vision care services are available off-reserve by private practitioners.
Contact number NIHB 1-866-885-3933 Community History Min-a-he-quo-sis was a prominent leader of the Plains Cree, along with Big Bear, Lucky Man and Piapot, who resided in the Cypress Hills with the Assiniboines in the early 1800s. By 1870 the Crees moved to the Battleford area. Min-a-he-quo-sis was then recognized as a Chief. This Chief was not present during treaty signing in 1876 because he was out hunting with Big Bear. He was eventually forced to sign an adhesion to Treaty 6 on July 21, 1879, due to starvation. At this time Min-a-he-quo-sis had 324 followers, today there is a population of 1,316 members with approximately 545 residing on the reserve. In 1883 this Cree Chief chose to settle near the Battle River with his followers. He chose this location to be close to his friend Poundmaker. In 1884 this Cree band settled on the Battle River, however, it wasn’t until 1887 when Little Pine (with over 700 followers) and Lucky Man (with over 800 followers) were granted one reserve. Both Bands were ordered to reside on a piece of land only 25 square miles in size. The present reserve is located 92 kilometres northwest/north of Battleford, Saskatchewan with a land mass of 6,623 hectares and are acquiring more land through the Treaty Land Entitlement process.
Population On-Reserve 861 Total 1983