October 6, 2020 – Métis Nation – Saskatchewan is launching a dialysis transportation pilot program to offer financial assistance to registered Métis patients, or immediate family members, travelling for kidney dialysis appointments.

 To be eligible for the program you:

• Must live in Saskatchewan; 
• Must be a Registered Métis citizen of MN-S or an immediate family member of a registered Métis citizen;
• Open to all ages. If under 18, rider must be accompanied by a guardian; 
• In need of transportation to and from dialysis appointments;
• Riders must have access to an operational vehicle;
• Must have a driver with a valid driver’s licence, e.g. family or friends, to and from appointments;
• Must provide appointment confirmation with the medical clinic providing dialysis treatment.

The media release is available here.

For more information contact Project Coordinator, Tanya Pruden, at 306-291-4758 or email her at tpruden@mns.work. Citizen ID must be provided to be considered for this program.