Stoney Nakoda

“If you look back in time, the early foundation of this country has some pretty dark shadows."

“When it comes to chief and council, it’s up to the people, it’s the peoples’ job, it’s the peoples’ position. If they choose and select for me to run again, I appreciate that and I take that in honour and will run with it.”

“Right now, we’re funded for the next fiscal year without issue. The challenges will be in continuing that and improving the service, and therefore finding grants – provincial or federal – to ensure the level of service remains constant or improves.”

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“You can come here and access counselling, you can access primary care, you can see a nurse, you can talk to somebody for mental health, you can speak to an elder. If you don’t want to speak to an elder you can speak to another member of the community.”

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“There were some kids that were still coming to school but after being seen by a nurse, had to be sent home. The decision is really based on the interests of the community.”

“We have a big challenge on our hands. But here we have an opportunity and a proposal and an area for developing our own police for the convenience of the people.”

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