Community Engagement That Will Shape The Future Of Primary Care For Métis Albertans

We invite you to be a part of an essential engagement that will shape the future of primary care for Métis Albertans. The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is committed to ensuring that the voices of our Métis community are heard loud and clear in the transformation of healthcare services.

Join us for the Government of Alberta’s “Designing Regional Primary Care Networks Engagement” on March 12, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM via Zoom. This workshop is a unique opportunity to share your insights and help create a healthcare system that respects and integrates Métis culture and needs.

To participate, please register by emailing health.maps@gov.ab.ca with your:

  • preferred session
  • full name
  • organization (Otipemisiwak Métis Government)
  • contact email
  • Your lived experiences are invaluable, and you do not need to be a health professional to contribute meaningfully to this discussion.

A link to the virtual session will be provided upon registration. Together, we can advocate for a healthcare system that truly represents our Métis interests and values.

Please note, this engagement will be led by the Government of Alberta.

Digital Overdose Response System (Dors)

DORS is a mobile app designed to help Albertans using opioids and other substances while alone. Through the app, Albertans will receive a call from the STARS emergency centre if they do not respond to a timer. If an overdose is suspected, STARS will immediately dispatch emergency medical services to the person’s location.

Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic (Aivcc)

The AIVCC virtually connects Métis Albertans with family doctors who are experienced with providing Indigenous and culturally safe health care. All appointments happen by phone or Zoom video conferencing.

Indian Residential School Survivors Society and Hotline

The legacy of the Residential School system runs deep in our community. We mourn the loss of children who never came home while we try to rebuild the lives impacted by the colonial institution. If you need support, the Indian Residential School Survivor Society has a hotline in place to help you move forward.

Weaving Wellness Centre

The Weaving Wellness Centre is a private consulting and clinical practice that is Métis-led and made up of a primarily Indigenous practitioners. The Weaving Wellness Centre’s Circle of Care is comprised of helping professionals including psychotherapists and social workers who are dedicated to supporting Métis, First Nation and Inuit peoples on their journeys towards healing and wellness.

Hope For Wellness Helpline

Sometimes having an ear to listen to us can make all the difference in getting through a tough moment. The Hope for Wellness Helpline offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to Indigenous peoples across Canada. Experienced and culturally-aware counsellors are available 24/7 who offer counselling in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.

Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIWG) Support

It is a terrible truth that Indigenous women and girls are far more likely to be murdered or go missing than non-Indigenous women and girls. If you are a survivor or are missing a loved one, there are resources in place to support you during these difficult times. The National Inquiry to MMIW has a support line for survivors as well as those missing a loved one. This line is an independent, national, toll-free support call line and is available 24/7 to provide support for anyone who requires assistance.

Wellspring

Wellspring Alberta offers an Indigenous Cancer Sharing Circle. This is a monthly virtual gathering to create a safe space in which to welcome Indigenous Peoples across the province to connect, share experiences, and build a caring and supportive community. This circle is co-led by an Elder and a Wellspring program leader.

Coping with Emergency and Natural Disaster Resources (Alberta Health Services)

Indigenous Support Line: 1-844-944-4744
Wildfire Resources: Wildfire Resources

Mental Health Resources

Returning Home After a Disaster: