October, 2025 - Stoney Health Services

Drinking Water Gathering Conference – Day Two

First Nations communities in Alberta gathered this week at the Drinking Water Gathering Conference, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North on October 7-8, 2025.

This gathering, hosted by the Îethka Nakoda Nations, brought together First Nations leaders, Elders, health professionals, and water system managers to share experiences and strategies for improving drinking water systems in our communities.

Here are some highlight taken from day tow (October 8) of this insightful event featuring Paul Belanger from Keepers of the Water and a panel of Elders – Vera Potts (Piikani), Alice Kaquitts (Goodstoney) and Wayne Moonias (Louis Bull).

View recap of Drinking Water Gathering Day One on October 7, 2025

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Stoney Health Services wants to give a big thanks to everyone who attended, and to our amazing presenters for sharing their wisdom and experiences. Isniyes!

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Drinking Water Gathering Conference – Day One

First Nations communities in Alberta gathered October 7-8, 2025 at the Drinking Water Gathering Conference. Stoney Health Services proudly hosted the two-day gathering.

This gathering brought together First Nations leaders, Elders, health professionals, and water system staff to share experiences and strategies for improving drinking water systems in our communities.

Here are some highlight taken from the first day of this insightful event.

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Interested in viewing highlights from Day Two? Click here

The first day of the Drinking Water Gathering Conference saw the premiere of, ‘A Tale of Two Communities‘, a video filmed and produced by Mînî Thnî community member and Stoney Health Centre staff, Jacob Mark.

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Do Bugs Need Drugs

Do Bugs Need Drugs is a program by Alberta Health Services, focused on making antibiotic education a part of good primary health care.

For the next few months, Stoney Health Services will bring the Mînî Thnî community tips created by DBND that will help our community stay healthy.

Stoney Health Services presents, a ‘Guide to Wise Use of Antibiotics’.

Stoney Health Services would like to promote the first month of health tips by the Do Bugs Need Drugs Initiative:

– Antibiotic Resistance,

– Handwashing,

– Bacteria & Viruses,

– and Fever.

Presented in both Stoney and English, we invite everyone to learn how they can use antibiotics responsibly.

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