Athabasca Health Authority

05/01/2026

As May 5 is MMIW2S day, is approaching. To honor the lives of Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people who are missing or have been taken soon please wear red.

Wearing red:

- Symbolizing the Void: Red dresses, often hung in public spaces, represent the absence of the missing women and girls.
- Cultural Significance: Many Indigenous communities believe red is the only color spirits can see, using it to help them find their way home.
- Calling for Action: It brings attention to the high rates of violence against Indigenous women, who are disproportionately affected
- Solidarity: Wearing red shows support for the families and communities searching for justice.

The color choice also represents vitality and violence, highlighting both the lives lost and the urgent need to end the violence. The day is a reminder of the need to confront the truth and continue the search for justice for "stolen sisters". (Amesty International, Canada)

Why remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, girls and Two-Spirit people.

- To honor those who are missing
- To support families and communities
- To raise awareness and demand justice
- To protect future generations (Amnesty International, Canada)

“Walk gently for those who walk in spirit.”



Shannon Kormos - Family Violence Development Outreach Coordinator

Thank you and Marci Cho

05/01/2026

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Positions Available:
- Director of Community Wellness - Black Lake, SK
Applications for this position will be accepted until on May 7, 2027

- Stores & Purchasing 2 Year-Term - Black Lake, SK
- Receptionist 1 Year-Term - Black Lake, SK
Applications for both positions will be accepted until Friday, May 29, 2026

Thank You and Marci Cho

04/29/2026

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Position Available:
-Pharmacy Clerk - Fond Du Lac, SK

Applications for this position will be accepted until position is filled.

Thank You and Marci Cho

04/28/2026

On May 5, 2026, we will honor and remember the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIW2S) by wearing ribbon skirts or the color red. The color represents a connection to spirits, acts as a visual protest, and symbolizes the "stolen" lives and empty spaces left behind.

In Saskatchewan, Indigenous communities have been deeply affected by the crisis of MMIW2S, with many families still searching for their loved ones and seeking justice. The history of MMIW highlights a long-lasting pattern of violence, discrimination, and neglect faced by Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people across Canada. This day calls us to recognize their lives, raise awareness, and work towards healing and change.

Due to weather, we will be doing an MMIW towards the end of May so please stay tuned.

For more information, please contact Holistic Family Wellbeing Program Coordinator, Shannon Kormos.

Thank you and Marci Cho.

04/20/2026

This event will be happening tomorrow, April 21, 2026.

Thank you and marci cho.

For the community of Fond Du Lac, the HFWP and co-hosts will be having a merchandise ice fishing derby!

04/14/2026

The History of Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day started in 2007 at a High School in Berwick, Nova Scotia. Two students noticed that their fellow student was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt and wondered how they could support them. They decided to stand in solidarity with the student and to stand up to the bullies by wearing pink shirts. This simple but effective action grew into a national movement.

What is bullying?

Bullying is a form of aggression which occurs when there is a power imbalance; one party uses their position of power to make the other party in a less powerful position feel afraid, belittled, isolated, humiliated, alone or uncomfortable.

Bullying takes many forms, including physical, verbal and cyberbullying. It can come in the form of insults, exclusion, dismissive and other behaviours.

Pink Shirt Day Events:

- Stony Rapids and Black Lake on April 15, 2026.

- Fond Du Lac on April 16, 2026.

- Uranium City on April 21, 2026

Our special guest for the event is Carlin Nordstrum. https://www.carlinnordstrom.com/about/

About Carlin Nordstrom

Carlin Nordstrom is from the Poundmaker First Nation. He grew up in Warman playing in their minor hockey system, battling through racism as the only First Nations player on his team. He made it through the ranks to The Saskatchewan Junior hockey league where he was able to achieve a major goal of his, a scholarship to Western Michigan University where he enrolled in Physical Education and would play NCAA division 1 hockey. He was named assistant captain his final year and went on to a 4-year professional career highlighted by 2 games with the Ottawa Senators. Carlin has been doing Health & Wellness workshops for over three years now and has worked with over 30 communities in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Health and wellness requires a lifestyle that includes daily physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual practices. As an Indigenous role model, Carlin delivers his message from the heart to young children, youth, and the community. He provides a variety of workshops and experiential activities to engage children, youth and adults. The content for his presentation was developed in collaboration with an Indigenous Registered Doctoral Psychologist.

As a corporate speaker Carlin clearly draws the line between how to turn negatives into positives. He brings us along his journey of how he battled through discrimination, turned it into motivation, and formed a plan to make his way to the pro Hockey ranks.

For more information, please contact Holistic Family Wellbeing Program Coordinator, Shannon Kormos.

Thank you and Marci Cho.

04/14/2026

This event is postponed until further notice. For more information, please contact our HFWP Angela Fern. Thank you.

For the community of Fond Du Lac, the HFWP and co-hosts will be having a merchandise ice fishing derby!

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

For the community of Fond Du Lac, the HFWP and co-hosts will be having a merchandise ice fishing derby!

04/02/2026

🐣Happy Easter All!🐣

Let's have fun filled day at the community hall in SRS!🐰

Come out and enjoy!