HEALTH CONSORTIUM August 2020 Newsletter

First Nations Health Consortium Enhanced Service Coordination for Jordan’s Principle; supports families in accessing education, health or social programs to meet their child’s needs. Our dedicated team works to reduce the stress on families by supporting them in navigating provincial and federal service systems. We strive to raise public and community awareness of our enhanced services coordination and Jordan’s Principle: a Child-First Initiative.

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To request a Presentation, Lunch FNHC ANNUAL REPORT COVER & Learn or Q&A Session ART CONTEST Our Mission Call or email us. Working together, We express our gratitude and heartfelt thanks to all artists who honoring and advocating Toll Free: 1-844-558-8748 participated in the 2019-2020 Annual Report Cover Art Contest. We for the needs of our were impressed with the response and the artistic impressions of First Nations People Email: [email protected] Every Child Matters. All submissions were reviewed and assessed against key criteria, with a focus on the illustrative quality and its fit Virtual meetings are available with the report and cover design. We are pleased to announce the through ZOOM winners of the 2019-2020 Art Contest. Our Values 1st Place: Colleen Whiskeyjack, Saddle Lake Nation www.abfnhc.com 2nd Place: Oshana Christiansen, née Brave Rock, Blood Tribe 3rd Place: Dewey Ah-kin-nachie, Tha First Nation

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE?

Jordan’s Principle responds to the unmet needs of First nations children no matter where they live in Canada. Services provided under Jordan’s Principle are available to:

A child under the Age of Majority in (18 years), they permanently reside in Canada and are:

 A First Nations child registered with Treaty Status living on or off reserve  A First Nations child entitled to be registered with Treaty Status  An Indigenous child, including a non-status First Nations child who ordinarily lives on reserve  First Nations children who are citizens of a self-governing Frist Nations on or off territorial land  First Nations children without status or ineligible for status residing off reserve but are recognized as members by their nation who have urgent and or life threatening need

On February 21, 2019, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) issued interim relief orders that applies to First Nations children without status who live off-reserve but are recognized as members of their nation, and Who have urgent and/or life threatening needs.

SERVICE ACCESS RESOLUTION FUND: SARF

In Alberta, Indigenous Services Canada, Alberta Region have undertaken a pilot project with the First Nations Health Consortium to facilitate payment and provide ongoing and post-approval support for families accessing products and services through Jordan’s Principle. The project came into effect June 1, 2019.

Families and service providers receive guidance with the payment process. Once all documentation that is required, has been provided, payments/reimbursements to First Nations families and vendors/service providers payment can take up to 15 business days. To contact the First Nations Health Consortium’s SARF department, please email: [email protected].

HOW DO STAFF FEEL ABOUT THE WORK THEY DO TO HELP FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN? THESE WORDS SAY IT ALL! Making a difference in children’s lives. Our purpose is clear; our passion is strong: enhancing the quality of lives of First Nations children. WORKING TOGETHER WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS IS KEY TO OUR SUCCESS

Service providers across the province are also committed to a child’s success. FNHC has established meaningful and helpful relations with a variety of service providers who work hard to provide children with services, support and equipment they need.

Like the staff of FNHC, their work is rewarding when they see the benefits, growth and development experienced by a child. We are grateful for their support and exceptional service.

COVID –19 UPDATES (information provided by Indigenous Services Canada) 1-844-558-8748 nochild4gotten.com Continue to see a significant number of new COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities rise as relaunch continues. There is a shift in the age of those being impacted with more cases being identified in those aged www.abfnhc.com 20-29. Cases continue to be linked to social gatherings, and/or non-essential off-reserve travel. As of July 21, 2020 active cases on-reserve in Alberta made up over 75% of the active cases on-reserve nationally.

FNHC OFFICE LOCATIONS Testing in Alberta – Update As of July 24, 2020, 27,396 First Nation individuals living in Alberta have been tested. Testing continues to be Northern Alberta available to any person with or without symptoms who wants to be tested. Testing continues to be an important measure to protect our elders and communities. Being tested will not put personal health information at Bonnyville risk. Communities desiring to expand their local testing capacity are encouraged to reach out to FNIHB-AB

Fort Vermillion Jordan’s Principle Requests for , and

Grande Prairie British Columbia Jordan’s Principle: 1-778-951-0716 [email protected] High Prairie Saskatchewan Lac la Biche Jordan’s Principle: 1-306-564-9181 Maskwacis [email protected]

Sturgeon Lake Northwest Territories Wabasca Jordan’s Principle: Toll free: 1-866-511-4081 [email protected]

Southern Alberta Non Insured Health Benefits: NIHB Navigator Candice Bird, Edmonton, Alberta NIHB Navigators help eligible First Nations and Inuit clients access Tel: 780-944-0334 |Fax: 780-944-0346 Kainai the Non-Insured Health Benefits program and work closely with community health workers, and service providers to provide expert Navigator knowledge on NIHB benefits. Tessy Bigplume, Stoney Nakoda Tsuut’ina Rocky Mountain House Tribal Council | Tel: 403-737-8147

Siksika Subscribe to NIHB program updates to receive new updates every 3 Kash, Blood Navigator months when they are posted on the website. Tel (403) 737-3933

https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html Navigator Search: NIHB for program updates Jackie Alook, Edmonton, AB Tel.: 780-444-9366 | Fax: 780-484-1465 Toll Free: 1-888-Treaty8

COVID-19 RESOURCE LINKS FOR COMMUNITIES TOGETHER Indigenous Peoples & Communities: COVID-19 Resources Alberta Health Services has compiled a list of community resources, as WE CAN well as family and mental health supports in Alberta. Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310. Offers immediate mental MAKE A health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada 24/7. DIFFERENCE Advice on ceremonies from Indigenous Physicians During COVID-19. Translated resources available in Blackfoot, Cree, and Stoney Nakoda. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/ Search: Indigenous peoples and community-novel coronavirus