MOOSOMIN FIRST NATION The Community of Moosomin 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 Moosomin First Nation in partnership with Chief and Council. The Executive Director and the Health Portfolio Councillor have a formal working relationship. MOOSOMIN FIRST NATION HEALTH CENTER Health Centre Contact Moosomin Health Clinic All Home (insert Care picture Service of clinic) are Information P.O. Box 98 Coordinated from Main building Cochin, Sask. In North Battleford SOM OLO Phone 306-937-6700 Phone: (306)386-2223 Fax 306 445-3489 Confidential Fax: (306)386-2993 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 nursing services available on weekends 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 Hospital) 306-446- 6640 Hours of Operation 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 Service North Battleford Nearest COPS unit North Battleford 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. Many drugs require prior approval - There is no pharmacy in the community. Contact number NIHB 1-866-885-3933 Medical Transportation - Moosomin First Nation is located approximately 47 kms north of the Battlefords. - Health staff will provide transportation to community clients to the health centre for events such as adult wellness days, well baby clinics, etc. - Ambulances services are provided by the local provincial health authority for emergencies. Medical transportation program: - Monday – Friday 9:00-4:30 - Members are asked to call the clinic during the normal business hours to acquire services - Cell phone is on standby for emergency mileage which depends on the severity of the emergency - Approved destinations: North Battleford and Saskatoon ( specialty appointments) - 2 medical vans available for members - There are no medical vans available after normal business hours - Receiving reimbursement, members need to provide verification of document (Certified Medical Attendance slips) Members must provide a referral with a recognized specialist for any trips beyond North Battleford. Private Mileage: is given prior approval for evenings and weekends based on the severity of the emergency ($19.40 round trip) Contact number NIHB 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 In 1876, representatives of the federal government and the Cree of central Saskatchewan entered into Treaty 6. Yellow Sky and his band were not present for the negotiations, but in the spring of 1881 Yellow Sky's headman, Moosomin, signed an adhesion to the treaty. Yellow Sky was recognized as chief of Moosomin's band until 1884, when Indian Commissioner Dewdney appointed the latter as chief. A reserve was surveyed near Battleford in the spring of 1881. In 1903 the Canadian Northern Railway main line was constructed through the reserve, providing employment for band members and access to markets for their produce. Unfortunately it also attracted the interest of local settlers and politicians, and in June 1909 the reserve was surrendered and the band members relocated near Cochin. Disheartened by the poor quality of the new reserve, the band never recovered its economic stability. In 1986 it submitted a claim arguing that the surrender was invalid, and after years of negotiation the claim was ratified in 2003. The band members now hold a total of 74,450.2 ha;. The money received as part of the settlement has enabled the band to develop an educational trust and invest for the future. Population On-Reserve 1148 Total 1801 .