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Togetherness - Tessy's Story
Tessy began her journey as a “medical mom” at the age of 19 As her daughter fought through the first years of her life, Tessy began to learn the significance...Read more
National Indigenous Peoples Month presentations
This playlist includes virtual presentations from past National Indigenous Peoples Months.
Screening for Life - Mammo Stories
Screen Test Mobile visits 28 Indigenous communities throughout the province. In this video, developed by Luna Productions, clients from some of these communities share their stories and talk about the importance of this service.
Indigenous Wellness - A Cancer Prevention Approach
A Safe Place - G's Story
Having grown up in a negative world of addiction as a result of intergenerational trauma, G makes the decision to break the cycle. She finds safety, strength and healing by reconnecting with her culture and traditions. As she journeys to sobriety she faces difficult choices.
"Indian Hospitals" in Alberta and Canada
The Indigenous Wellness Core walks us through the historical truth of “Indian Hospitals” in Alberta and Canada. AHS strives to uphold our commitment to the TRC Recommendations for Health by providing education resources.
Residential Schools
The Indigenous Wellness Core walks us through the historical truth of the impacts of Residential Schools in Canada, that we continue to witness today. AHS strives to uphold our commitment to the TRC Recommendations for Health by providing education resources.
There is hope - Jeraldine's story
This story was gifted to us by Jeraldine, a woman who has discovered strength and healing by celebrating her Indigenous culture.
Having persevered through dark days, she has entered a new season in her life.
The Gift of Being Different
The Gift of Being Different, a short documentary, follows Grant Bruno as he navigates the world of autism. Grant is a parent to Autistic children and a PhD researcher exploring autism in First Nations communities. Grant is a registered member of nipsihkipahk (Samson Cree Nation), one of the reserves that makes up Maskwacis, Alberta. Through the film we learn his community views autism as a gift.
Togetherness - Tessy's Story
Tessy began her journey as a “medical mom” at the age of 19.
As her daughter fought through the first years of her life, Tessy began to learn the significance of mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. When she began attending Traditional Ceremonies, everyone around her started seeing a change.
She developed strength and confidence she needed to have a quality of life she always desired for her family.
Bleached - Robin's Story
Robin shares the challenges and sense of displacement she has experienced as an Urban Métis woman. She speaks about how traditional healing and wellness
practices have been essential for her healing journey. She highlights the need to integrate the traditional female wellness practices into the health care system.
Past & Future - A Digital Story by Hal: Fred Eagletail's Story
Hal tells the inspirational story of his parents and family and their journey as
knowledge keepers and respected traditional healers as transcended through
generations. He shares of how they brought together the healing wisdom of traditional Indigenous spirituality and herbal medicine knowledge with the western healthcare system. Through humble knowledge translation of Indigenous ways of knowing and being, whole healing is recognized in the partnership shared with western ways.
O’tsisina - A Digital Story by the Family of Joe Old Women
Joe Old Woman inspired others to focus on what is possible, in every circumstance. His family shares their story of how their Indigenous community partnered with the Bassano Health Centre to fill Joe’s final days with care and
compassion in a culturally meaningfully way.