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MKO NIHB Navigators
DO YOU NEED HEALTH BENEFITS?
You have the right to health benefits and may be entitled to:
-Eye and vision care
-Dental
-Medical Transportation
-Drug and prescriptions
-Medical Supplies and equipment
-Short-term crisis intervention
-Mental health counselling
We provide support and advocacy to help First Nations people access Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) they deserve. We also advocate with the federal government and health professionals on behalf of First Nations to resolve NIHB issues and offer support through planning and research by assisting in interpreting policies and improving awareness to access benefits.
The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) system can be very complicated and frustrating. Many First Nations people are struggling to get access to medications, transportation, accommodations and health care equipment. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak have NIHB Navigators available to help you.
If you are from the North and need help, contact the MKO NIHB Navigators:
Winnipeg at 1-204-774-2650 or 1-204-772-1299
Thompson at 1-204-677-1600 or 1-204-677-1618
Toll Free Numbers:
WPG Office: 1-877-917-2550
Thompson Office: 1-800-442-0488
MKO Mobile Crisis Response
SUPPORTING MANITOBA FIRST NATIONS IN MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The MKO Mobile Crisis Response Team will provide holistic, culturally sensitive and safe Crisis Response Trauma Intervention to Manitoba’s First
Nation communities.
SERVICES INCLUDE (but not limited to):
Upon Request, We Provide Crisis Response Trauma Intervention
CRISIS IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
Our Team will work to determine the intervention and deployment in a timely manner to ensure your crisis is supported, appropriate referrals are made and after care is in place.
MKO MOBILE CRISIS
RESPONSE TEAM
[email protected]
1-844-927-LIFE (5433)
SUPPORTING MANITOBA FIRST NATIONS IN MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The MKO Mobile Crisis Response Team will provide holistic, culturally sensitive and safe Crisis Response Trauma Intervention to Manitoba’s First
Nation communities.
SERVICES INCLUDE (but not limited to):
- Critical incident stress debriefing
- Sharing circles
- One-on-one counselling
- Mental health therapy
- Referrals
- Grief and loss support
- Post-suicide response
- Comfort – traditional and clinical support services
- Continuity of care
- Prevention training and capacity building with local wellness teams
- Individual client assessments such as suicide assessment & safety plan, self-esteem and depression scale and mental health status
Upon Request, We Provide Crisis Response Trauma Intervention
CRISIS IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
- You can call the MKO Crisis Response Mobile line
- To request assistance, you will be asked information regarding the crisis including;
- Nature and circumstances of the crisis,
- The community contact person, and
- The local resources available in community level to be included in the planned response intervention
Our Team will work to determine the intervention and deployment in a timely manner to ensure your crisis is supported, appropriate referrals are made and after care is in place.
MKO MOBILE CRISIS
RESPONSE TEAM
[email protected]
1-844-927-LIFE (5433)
MKO Grand Chief's Community-Based Economic Action Plan for Northern Manitoba First Nations
| A Community-Based Economic Action Plan for Northern Manitoba First Nations May 26, 2016 |
MKO Grand Chief North Wilson:
Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson |
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A member of Bunibonibee Cree Nation, Grand Chief Sheila North WIlson moved to Winnipeg at age 15 to pursue her education. Grand Chief valued the educational opportunities she had and achieved completing two diplomas from Assiniboine Community College in Business Accounting and Rural Development focusing on community development . After completing her diplomas at Assiniboine Community College, she decided to pursue a career in journalism obtaining certification in radio and television broadcasting from the Academy of Broadcasting Corporation and a Creative Communications diploma from Red River College. Sheila is in the process of completing a degree in Political Science at the University of Winnipeg.
Prior to becoming the Grand Chief Of MKO, Sheila North Wilson worked as a journalist for CBC for seven years, an entrepreneur, a Cree translator, economic development officer, radio personality, Chief Communication Officer at Assembly for Manitoba Chiefs, and as a correspondent with CTV News up until being elected as Grand Chief in September 2015.
One of Sheila passions for a number of years has been working with the Indigenous and non indigenous communities to raise awareness about the national tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW). Sheila continues to work closely with families, friends and Indigenous and non- Indigenous leaders to support advancing action to address the issue of violence against Indigenous women that has resulted in the current crisis. She has successfully been able to engage people to respond to the critical issue of MMIW, including her most recent efforts in a documentary she co-produced with Leonard Yakir “1200+” that highlights some of the systemic issues that place Indigenous women at greater risk for violence and sexual exploitation.
Grand Chief North WIlson has also lead many other initiatives related to advancing Indigenous issues in Canada. During her time at AMC, Sheila helped to galvanize national and local movements including actions in response to the Crown-First Nations Gatherings that were held in 2012, developing communications strategies to engage both grassroots and Indigenous leadership in Consultation and Accommodation issues with respect to Natural Resource extraction, and a national engagement strategy to respond to the First Nations Education Act proposed by the Federal government in 2014. Grand Chief Sheila North WIlson has also worked with Manitoba First Nation political leaders to ensure that Indigenous voices are heard through a sharing of stories to educate Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
Grand Chief Sheila North WIlson is a gifted writer and listener who brings passion, empathy and commitment to her Leadership. Grand Chief Sheila North WIlson is a multiple Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) award winner and Gemini Award nominee. She was most recently recognized in Chatelaine Magazine as one of the top 30 women of 2015 and by media personality Ace Burpee from Virgin Radio as one of the most fascinating 100 Manitobans to watch.
Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson has been recognized for her efforts building bridges of understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities during her time in media and most recently as the leader of MKO. She is driven by her passion to create greater awareness among Canadians about indigenous people, their cultures and shared history in Canada to move towards building relationships in the sprit of achieving true reconciliation.
Sheila is supported by her two children, Trisha and Sonny and her immediate and extended family.
Prior to becoming the Grand Chief Of MKO, Sheila North Wilson worked as a journalist for CBC for seven years, an entrepreneur, a Cree translator, economic development officer, radio personality, Chief Communication Officer at Assembly for Manitoba Chiefs, and as a correspondent with CTV News up until being elected as Grand Chief in September 2015.
One of Sheila passions for a number of years has been working with the Indigenous and non indigenous communities to raise awareness about the national tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW). Sheila continues to work closely with families, friends and Indigenous and non- Indigenous leaders to support advancing action to address the issue of violence against Indigenous women that has resulted in the current crisis. She has successfully been able to engage people to respond to the critical issue of MMIW, including her most recent efforts in a documentary she co-produced with Leonard Yakir “1200+” that highlights some of the systemic issues that place Indigenous women at greater risk for violence and sexual exploitation.
Grand Chief North WIlson has also lead many other initiatives related to advancing Indigenous issues in Canada. During her time at AMC, Sheila helped to galvanize national and local movements including actions in response to the Crown-First Nations Gatherings that were held in 2012, developing communications strategies to engage both grassroots and Indigenous leadership in Consultation and Accommodation issues with respect to Natural Resource extraction, and a national engagement strategy to respond to the First Nations Education Act proposed by the Federal government in 2014. Grand Chief Sheila North WIlson has also worked with Manitoba First Nation political leaders to ensure that Indigenous voices are heard through a sharing of stories to educate Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
Grand Chief Sheila North WIlson is a gifted writer and listener who brings passion, empathy and commitment to her Leadership. Grand Chief Sheila North WIlson is a multiple Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) award winner and Gemini Award nominee. She was most recently recognized in Chatelaine Magazine as one of the top 30 women of 2015 and by media personality Ace Burpee from Virgin Radio as one of the most fascinating 100 Manitobans to watch.
Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson has been recognized for her efforts building bridges of understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities during her time in media and most recently as the leader of MKO. She is driven by her passion to create greater awareness among Canadians about indigenous people, their cultures and shared history in Canada to move towards building relationships in the sprit of achieving true reconciliation.
Sheila is supported by her two children, Trisha and Sonny and her immediate and extended family.
