April 11, 2019

Underfunded facility raises concerns for care of indigenous elders, disabled

Author: Livia Manywounds

A care provider checks on residents as they watch television in the common area of the Siksika Elders Lodge.
The assisted care facility recently had fire sprinklers installed on the main floor and a new wheelchair accessible deck.
But the building no longer meets the standard requirements to serve community members efficiently with adequate equipment and accessible rooms.
The accredited care centre, located on the Siksika Nation, about 100 kilometres east of Calgary, is home to 16 Siksika Nation