In the News
2024 Media Coverage
- Jul 29 - New Indigenous-centred preschool facility proposed for Mînî Thnî, RMO.com
- Jun 10 - Ambassador program amplifies, empowers Îyârhe Nakoda youth, RMO.com
- Apr 24 - PHOTOS: Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation celebrates strength of honouring youth, RMO.com
- Apr 24 - PHOTOS: Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation celebrates strength of honouring youth, RMO.com
2023 Media Coverage
- Nov 23 - WATCH: Marking new era in Stoney Nakoda healthcare - CochraneNow
- Nov 23 - Making health care more accessible for Iyarhe Nakoda members with newly expanded Health Centre | CJWE, Alberta's Best Country
- Nov 23 - New health centre in Stoney Nakoda Nation aims to bring services 'under one roof', CBC
- Oct 18 - Treatment centre on Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation opening doors to recovery, Penticton Herald
- Oct 8 - Stoney Nakoda Treatment Centre to offer support, treatment for those battling addiction, CBC
- Oct 6 - Treatment centre on Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation opening doors to recovery, RMO.com
- Oct 5 - Stoney Nakoda Treatment Centre offers services, resources and hope for First Nations community, CTV News Calgary
- June 24 -Gallery: PHOTOS: Îyârhe Nakoda recognize National Indigenous Peoples' Day, RMO.com
- Apr 17 - Stoney Health seeks community input for wellness centre programming, RMO.com
- Apr 10 - Long-term care facility coming to Stoney Nakoda community by 2025, RMO.com
- Apr 8 - Gallery: PHOTOS: Round dance important cultural event, RMO.com
- Feb 28 - More than 1,000 people making water claims in Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation, RMO.com
2022 Media Coverage
- Nov. 15 - Checkmate: Chess Night in Mînî Thnî invites all to wage war on the board, RMO.com
- Nov. 8 - Mînî Thnî Wellbriety offers online sobriety support in Stoney Nakoda, worldwide, RMO.com
- Sep 30 - Alberta marks 2nd National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, CBC
- Sep 19 - Stoney Health Fair celebrates community resilience, highlights growing programs, RMOToday.com
- Sep 12 - 2022 Stoney Health Fair in Morley, Alta. embraces resiliency, CTV News
- Sep 1 - A day to heal hearts and make headway in the battle against drug addiction, Cochrane Now
- Aug 31 - How the Stoney Nakoda Nation is marking Overdose Awareness Day, CBC News
- Aug 4 - Traditional Healing Space, CBC News, interview at ~22 minute mark
- June 28 - Construction begins on traditional healing space in Morley, Cochrane Eagle
- June 22 - Stoney Nakoda celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with traditional powwow, Cochrane Eagle
- June 2 - Stoney Nakoda community members consider tapping into First Nations Drinking Water Settlement, Cochrane Eagle
- May 12 - 'We're still here': Stoney Nakoda First Nation marches for Red Dress Day, Cochrane Eagle
- May 11 - Spots filling up fast for Stoney Women's Empowerment event, Cochrane Eagle
- Apr 12 - Stoney Health Services hosts ground-breaking blessing for centre expansion, Cochrane Eagle
- Apr 12 - Soup it Forward with Mini Thni Crisis Support, Cochrane Today
- Apr 11 - Stoney Health Services expansion, CBC Calgary News Hour (watch from 4:16 mark)
- Apr 11 - Stoney Health Services hosts ground-breaking blessing for centre expansion, RMO Outlook
- Apr 11 - Stoney Medical Centre expansion one step closer, CTV News
- Apr 11 - Stoney Health Centre significantly expanding, Rocky Mountain Outlook
- Feb 16 - Water testing nears completion in Stoney Nakoda, Cochrane Today
- Feb 15 - Stoney Elder speaks out on opioid crisis plaguing First Nations families, Cochrane Today
- Feb 5 - Family Day skating festival open to Stoney community, Cochrane Today
- Jan 28 - 'It's a tough time, but we're managing': Stoney Health Services director, Cochrane Today
2021 Media Coverage
- Dec. 15, 2021 - Stoney Health offers free personal training to Nation, Cochrane Today
- Dec. 8, 2021 - Stoney elders and knowledge keepers bring teachings to Nakoda Elementary, Cochrane Today
- Nov. 8, 2021 - Youth program offers free tutoring to Stoney Nakoda students, Cochrane Today
- Oct. 26, 2021 - 'Youth program hosts Halloween drive-in movie event for Stoney Nakoda, Cochrane Eagle
- Sept.24, 2021 - 'Protecting our youth': Indigenous-led vaccination event in Alberta aims to boost inoculation rates, CTV News
- Sept.24, 2021 - 'Vaxxfest' brings in influencers, doctors to boost Alberta's Indigenous immunization rates, CTV News
- Sept.9, 2021 - Ceremony in Morley honours Residential School survivors, Cochrane Today
- August 31, 2021 - Youth program teaches important life lessons on Stoney Nakoda, RMO Today
- August 18, 2021 - No new COVID-19 cases reported in Stoney Nakoda First Nation since July 23, Cochrane Today
- August 11, 2021 - 'It makes us who we are': Stoney Nakoda youth get chance to connect with their culture, CBC News
- June 25, 2021 - COVID-19 spike in Stoney Nakoda prompts vaccination incentives, Cochrane Now
- June 21, 2021 - Project Thichachan fostering food security and community connections, Cochrane Now
- June 18, 2021 - Stoney Nakoda First Nation urges members to get COVID-19 vaccine, The Bow Valley Crag & Canyon
- June 17, 2021 - Olympic medallists Hughes, Scott visit First Nations vaccine clinic, Calgary Herald
- June 17, 2021 - Olympic medallists visit First Nations vaccine clinic, Global News
- June 17, 2021 - 'Sign of hope': Olympic medallists visit First Nations, The Star
- June 17, 2021 - Olympians bring awareness to COVID-19 vaccination clinic, CTV News
- June 17, 2021 - Stoney Nakoda First Nation encouraging members to get vaccinated, CBC News
- June 16, 2021 - Stoney Nakoda First Nation top COVID-19 hotspot in Alberta, RMO Today
- May 11, 2021 - UPDATE: Stoney Nakoda First Nation fourth highest per capita COVID-19 hotspot in Alberta, RMO Today
- May 6, 2021 - COVID-19 cases rising sharply within Stoney Nakoda First Nation, Cochrane Now
- Apr. 12, 2021 - Researchers test role of drones in delivering pandemic supplies to remote Indigenous communities, University Affairs
- Mar. 29, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine providing a shot of hope in Stoney Nakoda First Nation, Cochrane Today
- Mar. 23, 2021 - It's a bird, it's a plane, it's…a drone carrying COVID-19 tests to remote communities in Scotland (mention of Stoney Health project with the University of Calgary), CTV News
- Mar. 12, 2021 - COVID-19 cases drop to 5 in Morley. Cochrane Now
- March 2021 - “Project Thichachan with the Stoney Nakoda.” First Nations and Inuit Health Branch: Nutrition News
- Feb. 11, 2021 - Stoney Nakoda Food Market providing food security during COVID-19 pandemic, Cochrane Today
- Feb. 8, 2021 - Officer works with community to offer learner’s license course, RCMP Gazette
- Feb. 5, 2021 - Îethka Voices with Trent Fox: The wake of devastation left by COVID-19, Cochrane Today
- Jan. 26, 2021 - Banff ready to respond if Stoney Nakoda needs help with COVID-19 outbreak
- Jan. 21, 2021 - Vaccinations for First Nations delayed due to supply, Cochrane Today
- Jan. 19, 2021 - COVID vaccinations begin on Alberta First Nations amid rising numbers and states of emergencies, RMO Outlook
- Jan. 14, 2021 - COVID-19 cases at Stoney Nakoda rapidly rising, RMO Outlook
- Jan. 14, 2021 - Stoney Nakoda First Nation declares state of local emergency, RMO Outlook
- Jan. 13, 2021 - First Nations have shown exemplary handling of pandemic despite unique challenges: infectious disease expert, Calgary Herald
- Jan. 13, 2021 - COVID vaccinations begin on Alberta First Nations amid rising numbers and states of emergencies, Yahoo! News
- Jan. 13, 2021 - First Nations say communication, proactivity key in successful management of COVID-19, Calgary Herald
- Jan. 11, 2021 - State of local emergency declared on Stoney Nakoda FN, CTV Calgary
- Jan. 2, 2021 - ‘Sky is the limit:’ Pilot project using drones to send medical supplies, COVID tests, Vernon Morning Star and Kamloops Weekly.
2020 Media Coverage
- Dec. 29, 2020 – ‘The Value of your Elders’: First Nation using youth to spread COVID-19 message, RMO Outlook
- Nov. 13, 2020 – Stoney Nakoda receives national award for pandemic response, RMO Outlook
- Oct. 5, 2020 – Stoney Nakoda reactivates Emergency Command Centre, two COVID cases confirmed. RMO Outlook
- Jun 24, 2020 – Stoney Nakoda rescinds local state of emergency, Cochrane Today
- May 16, 2020 – Stoney Nakoda back to zero active COVID-19 cases, RMO Outlook
- Apr. 27, 2020 – Stoney Nakoda confirms first positive case in Morley, Eden Valley up to 13, Cochrane Today
- Mar 28, 2020 – Here’s a look inside the Stoney Nakoda First Nation Emergency Response centre, CTV Calgary
- Mar. 20, 2020 – Stoney Nakoda declares local state of emergency, Cochrane Today
- Dec. 2, 2020 – Cochrane RCMP joins forces Îyârhe Nakoda Youth Outreach to bring driver’s ed to Stoney Nakoda, RMO Outlook