Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Patient Advocate

Many Métis people experience poor treatment within the healthcare system, including racism and discrimination. Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is here to support citizens who have received poor treatment while accessing healthcare services. Meet Bonnie Marwood, the MN–S Patient Advocate. She’s here to listen, promote a culturally safe environment for Métis citizens, and address health care grievances. Learn more about Bonnie’s role with MN–S and how she can help in making sure your voice is heard.

You can also contact Bonnie at bmarwood@mns.ca or (306) 371-5368. 

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Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Funeral and Bereavement Support Program

Saying goodbye is never easy, and honouring our loved ones in the right way can come with financial burdens that bring added stress during an already difficult time. The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Funeral and Bereavement Support Program is here to provide relief, offering direct financial support to Métis families in Saskatchewan.

Registered MN–S citizens and family units are eligible for a one-time payment, up to $2,500 per family unit to help cover eligible expenses, such as:

• Travel and accommodation reimbursement for immediate family members attending a funeral service
• Transporting a loved one back to their home community
• Direct payments to funeral homes

The $2,500, including accommodation and travel reimbursement, is available to support the immediate family of the deceased. Immediate family members include parents, siblings, children, and partners/spouses, and can include non-Métis immediate family members. Métis sashes and/or urns can be made available to citizens/families upon request.

Ni kishkishinaan kiiya – we’re thinking of you

For more information, please reach out to mnsfuneral@mns.ca

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Wellness Through Our Lands (WTOL) Program – Miyooayaan Aansaamb (Wellness Together)

The Wellness Through Our Lands Program is designed to ensure access to ongoing culturally appropriate, trauma-informed community-based healing and wellness services for Métis Nation-Saskatchewan citizens and their communities.

The program provides funding to Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Locals to provide land-based healing activities within their home communities.

Wellness Through Our Lands Application

Email your application: wtol@mns.work
Mail your application: MN-S, 310 20th Street, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0A7

Wellness Through Our Lands Program Guide 

For more information, contact MN–S Health Department at (306) 292-7480 or email healthprograms@mns.work

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Midwifery & Birthing Survey

Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is conducting a community-led research project to gather perspectives on the birthing experiences of Métis citizens. This research will help shape the future MN–S Midwifery & Birthing Center, ensuring it provides culturally safe and relevant care.

We invite Métis citizens to share their stories through a survey, which will guide the development of this important initiative.

To participate, click here to download the survey and submit it by email to Sara Leavitt at sleavitt@mns.ca by September 23, 2024.

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MN–S Métis Patient Cancer Care Guidebook and Journal

Over the last two years, the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Health Department has spent time engaging Métis cancer patients and families in the north, central and south regions of the province to identify gaps in service. Through that dedicated process, MN–S has published the Métis Patient Cancer Care Guidebook and Journal. These resources provide Métis cancer patients with culturally relevant and accessible information, including travel program details and a list of available services and supports for easy reference.

The development of these important resources would not have been possible without the support of our partners at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA), USask Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC), and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).

The Métis Patient Cancer Care Guidebook is here. The Journal is here.

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Mental Wellness Supports for Métis Citizens

Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is committed to making sure citizens receive the supports they need in all areas of mental wellness. Culturally specific mental wellness and crisis supports are available in both English and French languages for adults, youth and families. Learn more.

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm: 1-877-METISSK (638-4775)
24-hour crisis line: 1-877-767-7572

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You Can Quit Smoking, MN–S Can Help

Trying to quit smoking or vaping is a challenge for anyone. It’s a hard habit to break and cessation therapies and treatments are expensive.
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) wants to help Métis citizens get over the hurdles they face on the road to a better lifestyle.
The Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Reimbursement Program is designed to help citizens access effective smoking reduction medicines and therapies and reimburse a portion of the associated costs.

Click here for more information. You Can Quit.

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Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Medical Travel Assistance Programs

The MTAP phone line, (306) 292-7480

Please review these details carefully as our eligibility requirements and process have recently changed.

For many Métis citizens living in rural, remote and urban areas, accessing necessary medical care can be challenging. The MN–S Medical Travel Assistance Pilot Program helps registered Métis citizens requiring medical, cancer or dialysis appointments outside their home communities. The program offers support such as reimbursement of fuel costs, accommodation support and a healthy food allowance.

The purpose of the program is to serve low-income citizens and those with a high need. Income is considered when assessing program applications.

Click here to apply for Medical Travel Program support

For more information, contact the MN–S Health Department at (306) 292-7480 or email healthprograms@mns.work.

Program operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

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Métis Patient Support Workers

Navigating the health care system can be challenging at times, but you’re not alone. In collaboration with Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S), Métis Patient Support Workers are there to help ensure the needs of Métis patients are met and that all care is culturally safe and respectful. Learn more about the services provided by Métis Patient Support Workers and how to reach them here.

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