Elbow River Healing Lodge

Elbow River Healing Lodge The goal of ERHL is to provide access to health care that is safe, as well as respectful of cultural beliefs.

Elbow River Healing Lodge (ERHL) is an Indigenous focused primary health care clinic which offers holistic, wraparound care to Inuit, Metis, and First Nations individuals and families. Elbow River Healing Lodge (ERHL) is an Indigenous focused primary health care clinic which offers holistic, wraparound care to Inuit, MΓ©tis, and First Nations individuals and families. ERHL is made up of a multidisc

iplinary team providing medical support from family physicians, nurses, Prenatal Outreach nurse, allied health professionals, and specialists. Social work, outreach, and community advocate staff help clients with crisis support, resource navigation, intensive case management, and advocacy. An Elder/Traditional Wellness Coordinator provides clients with traditional FNMI healing and cultural connection. The Vision of ERHL is to have healthy Indigenous communities that are connected and empowered to access healthcare. ERHL strives to share available resources with our community but does not endorse any external events/information shared.

06/19/2026
06/18/2026
06/18/2026

πŸͺΆπŸŒž Aahpotah Summer Challenge for Frontline Professionals

What is one practice that helps prevent violence in the communities you serve?

The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary invites first responders, outreach workers, social workers, healthcare professionals, educators, victim service workers, housing providers, and community agencies to participate in the Aahpotah Summer Challenge.

Aahpotah is a Blackfoot word meaning violence. Named by the Elders, the Aahpotah Program explores the root causes of violence and supports education, prevention, accountability, and community healing.

Throughout the summer, we want to learn from the people doing this work every day.

Your Challenge

Share one practice, intervention, teaching, or approach that helps prevent violence, increase safety, or support healing in the communities you serve.

Examples may include:

β€’ Building trust before intervention
β€’ Trauma-informed engagement
β€’ Cultural reconnection and identity
β€’ Survivor-centred approaches
β€’ Community accountability
β€’ Harm reduction strategies
β€’ Lateral violence prevention
β€’ Relationship-building and early intervention

How to Enter

βœ… Follow AFCC on social media
βœ… Like and share this post
βœ… Comment with your response or create your own post
βœ… Tag three agencies, colleagues, or community partners
βœ… Tag us

Prize

One participant will win an Aqua Marina Betta 412 Two-Person Inflatable Kayak, generously provided for the challenge and perfect for adventures.

πŸ“… Challenge Opens: June 21, 2026
πŸ“… Challenge Closes: September 21, 2026
πŸ“… Winner Announced: September 25, 2026

Together, we can share knowledge, strengthen practice, and create safer communities.

06/17/2026
06/13/2026

The inaugural Calgary Stampede First Nations Rodeo & Relay is coming to GMC Stadium on Saturday, June 13, and this is going to be unlike anything else happening in Calgary this summer.

Top Indigenous athletes from across Canada and the United States will compete in a full night of rodeo action, relay racing, cultural performances, and First Nations vendors, all celebrating athleticism, horsemanship, and culture inside one of the most iconic venues in rodeo.

Want tickets?

We’re giving them away on-air over the next two weeks with Sam on middays and Ty & Millions in the afternoon on X92.9. You can also hit up our win page at www.x929.ca for another chance to score.

06/13/2026

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06/12/2026

Address

Elbow River Healing Lodge, Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, 7th Floor, 1213 4th Street S. W
Calgary, AB
T2R0X7

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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