Mînî Thnî Continuing Care Center receives conditional approval

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Continuing Care Centre in Mînî Thnî receives conditional approval

Alberta Health Services recently gave the go ahead to to Stoney Health Services to start designing the new Stoney-Nakoda Continuing Care Center over the next year.

The proposed centre will provide 24/7 accommodations and culturally adapted, professional health and wellness services to 21 Nation members 65 years+ – or younger adults with special needs – who are unable to remain safely at home or in supportive living.

The Center will offer cultural, spiritual and community activities, support for families and adult day programming.

During the first phase, Stoney Health Services is seeking feedback from past or present clients, their families and the community. Contact Anne Malimban at 403-881-3920.

Meet our Team: Occupational Therapist helps people recover through daily activities

Occupational Therapy

Our Occupational Therapy (OT) program helps Stoney people recuperate from physical or mental illness through rehabilitation that concentrates on daily movement and activities. As a form of therapy, its focus is to help and provide people with the resources and tools they need to manage their own self-care and maintain their work and leisure. Learn more about these services helping community members return to day-to-day activities after illness. 

Scroll down to find out more about Sikin – our sole, staff occupational therapist.

Sikin Samanani, Occupational Therapist

Sikin Samanani, Occupational Therapist

Sikin lives in Calgary with her family - her husband, their moms and their son. Her two daughters currently live in the United States.

For some, the work of an occupational therapist may be new or unfamiliar. Sikin is quick to offer a little glimpse into her day, saying "[The work] is always different - whether it's home or functional assessments, mobility aids and prescriptions, or working with the Elders. Every day is a new one and it's filled with an experience that is unforgettable."

She also enjoys her work because of its potential to make small, positive differences in her client's lives. In her words, "Whether it's providing them with a walker or improving access into their homes, the change impacts their overall well-being and contributes to an improved quality of life. "
Sikin has been with Stoney Health for more than a decade, also splitting her time at Siksika Health Services. In fact, she first worked with Siksika and then when the opportunity came up to work in Mînî Thnî, she jumped at the chance to learn about Stoney people, their traditions and culture.

Now years later, that cultural appreciation continues to motivate her. Combined with a deepening respect for the people and their willingness to openly share the steps they take to improve their lives.

Outside of work, if she's not travelling, Sikin explores her interests in dance, music, hiking and cooking. In fact, she's currently enrolled in Hip Hop dance classes satisfying her own need for self-care.