Maskwacis Health Services

03/16/2026

👶 Baby Safety Class – Join Us!

Maskwacis Health Services Health Promotion is hosting a Baby Safety Class to help parents and caregivers learn important skills to keep babies safe and healthy.

🗓 March 20, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Health Promotion Trailers
Contact Tanya Mackinaw @ 780-585-2266 ext 2434

Topics will include:
• Safe Sleep
• Home Safety & Injury Prevention
• Choking & Feeding Safety
• Illness Prevention & Germ Safety
• Safe Bathing & Water Safety
• Poisoning & Medication Safety

🍎 Snacks will be provided.

Come learn helpful tips and gain confidence in keeping your baby safe. Everyone is welcome!

03/14/2026

03/12/2026

🚨 New Date & Location Announcement 🚨

The Moms Support & Healing Circle – Community Knowledge Sharing Gathering hosted by the Maskwacîs Wahkohtowin Research Group has been rescheduled with a new location.

📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Neyaskweyahk Okimaw Kamik (NOK) Building

This gathering will share knowledge and research related to the Moms Support and Healing Circle, while bringing the community together to learn, connect, and support mothers and families.

✨ Door prizes and lunch will be provided.

Everyone is welcome to attend and be part of the conversation.

03/12/2026

The Indigenous Healthy Life Trajectory Initiative (i-HeLTI) is currently looking for passionate people to join their team and help support Indigenous families and community wellbeing.

There are three opportunities available:
• Community Program Facilitator – Deadly Dads
• Community Program Facilitator – Moms’ Support & Healing Circle
• Community Research Associate – i-HeLTI Initiative

If you are culturally grounded, respectful, and passionate about strengthening families and community, this could be a great opportunity.

📍 Work Location: Maskwacis
📲 Scan the QR codes on the poster for full details and how to apply.

Help make a difference in the community.

03/12/2026

🌿 Happening Today in Maskwacis Health Promotions! 🌿

Join us for Traditional Teachings at the Health Promotion Trailer today from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

This gathering will include:
• Opening circle
• The role of the community in parenting
• Teachings through the medicine wheel
• Cultural identity & belonging
• Healing and parenting after trauma

These teachings focus on raising children in balance and passing on cultural identity, love, and responsibility within our community.

🍎 Snacks will be provided

🎁 Bonus: Everyone who attends will be entered into a draw to win a baby swing!

Come learn, connect, and be part of an important conversation for our families and community.

📍 Health Promotion Trailer
📞 For more information contact Tanya: (780)-585-2266 ext 2434

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

📣 Share Your Story – Diabetes & Eye Care

First Nations people living with diabetes are invited to participate in a focus group about accessing diabetic eye care services in Alberta.

🗓 March 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Hyatt Place Edmonton-West
18004 100 Avenue NW, Edmonton
💻 Online participation is also available

This is a respectful and supportive space to share your experiences with eye care services. Your voice can help improve care, reduce barriers, and strengthen health services for First Nations communities.

Participants will receive:
✔ Fuel covered
✔ Lunch provided
✔ $25 gift card

Spots are limited.

📧 Register: Chelsea.Blair@afnigc.ca

📞 403-829-5249

Please share with anyone in the community who may be interested.

03/10/2026

Our teachings guide the next generation.

Join us on March 12 from 1–3 PM at the Health Promotion Trailer for an afternoon of Traditional Teachings focused on parenting, community, and cultural identity.

We’ll talk about the role of the community in raising children, teachings from the Medicine Wheel, building cultural belonging, and healing.

Come listen, learn, and reconnect with teachings that help raise children in balance, love, and responsibility.

For more info contact Tanya Mackinaw 780-585-2266 ext 2434

Snacks will be provided. Everyone is welcome.

03/09/2026

🌸✨ Moms Support & Healing Circle – Community Knowledge Sharing Gathering ✨🌸

The Maskwacis Wahkohtowin Research Group invites all community members to join us for a meaningful day of connection, learning, and healing.

🗓 Monday, March 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre (HBMC)

This gathering will share research ideas and key findings from the Moms Support & Healing Circle, while creating space for community voices and shared wisdom.

🌿 Mini-lessons will include:
• Cree culture and language
• Ceremony teachings
• Knowledge shared by Moms Support & Healing Circle Elders

💛 Our goals:
• Raise awareness for women’s support groups in the community
• Highlight key lessons learned
• Gather community feedback and ideas

🍲 Door prizes and lunch provided!

This initiative is part of a research study grounded in Hisuk-ish tsawalk — everything is one, everything is connected — supporting healthy family systems in Indigenous communities.

Come out to support, uplift, empower, heal, and connect.

Please share to help spread the word 🌿

03/09/2026

Orthotic Doctor Clinic

Maskwacis Health Services is hosting an Orthotic Doctor Clinic on March 13.

If you’re experiencing foot pain, discomfort while walking, knee or lower back pain, custom orthotics may help improve your alignment and overall mobility.

📅 Date: March 13
📍 Location: Maskwacis Health Services

Taking care of your feet is taking care of your whole body.

03/09/2026

🥣 Cooking with Kokum – Nutrition Session!

Join us for a fun and hands-on nutrition presentation where youth will learn basic cooking skills and how to prepare healthy meals.

📅 March 25, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Health Promotion Trailer

This session is open to youth ages 12–17, and spots are limited, so make sure to preregister!

📞 For more information or to register, call 780-585-2266 Ext. 2442

Come learn, cook, and enjoy a great morning together!