Siksika First Nation to take lead on recovery community [Video]

The Alberta government says construction is underway on a recovery community in the Siksika First Nation, east of Calgary, which will provide essential recovery services to Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients.

The Siksika Recovery Community is a centre, owned and operated by the band, which is equipped with 76 long-term treatment beds. It can provide care to up to 300 people each year and offer them the chance to access programs to improve their health, relationships and skills.

Clients will be able to access the recovery community free of charge for up to one year, officials said.

“Every person suffering from addiction deserves the opportunity to pursue recovery,” said Alberta’s Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams in a news release.

“This milestone is something to celebrate as lives can be rebuilt and people can be reconnected with their family, community and culture.”