Funding Indigenous continuing care
Funding for Indigenous continuing care will help create culturally appropriate spaces for Alberta’s Indigenous.
Through Budget 2023, the Government of Alberta will invest $310 million over three years in the Continuing Care Capital Program. The program, which includes an Indigenous stream, aims to strengthen the quality and long-term sustainability of the continuing care system.
It will also help create spaces that are culturally safe and address the unique needs of Alberta’s Indigenous, while ensuring they have the same access to high-quality care as everyone else.
“Indigenous people in our province need batter access to culturally safe continuing care spaces so they can receive the care they need in familiar surroundings close to their family and friends,” said Minister of Health Jason Copping.
“The Indigenous stream of the Continuing Care Capital Program offers Indigenous groups an opportunity to partner with the province to develop continuing care spaces equipped with appropriate supports and services.”
Grant proposals from Indigenous groups will be opened later this year.
In August 2021, the government invited eligible Indigenous groups to apply for one-time capital grant funding through the Indigenous stream of the Continuing Care Capital Program. The grant intake closed in December 2021 and Alberta Health is working with successful applicants to complete the final steps of the process.
The Continuing Care Capital Program is part of the government’s broader commitment to address the recommendations identified in the Facility-Based Continuing Care Review report and responds to recommendations for the province to work with Indigenous communities and organizations to develop culturally appropriate continuing care capacity. The Indigenous stream of the Continuing Care Capital Program is the first of its kind in Canada.
“The Continuing Care Capital Program will keep Elders and loved ones who require culturally appropriate health care close to their families in our communities,” said Alexander First Nation Chief George Arcand Jr.
“Sustainable, on-reserve health care ensures Alexander First Nation families will lead strong, healthy and connected lives for the next seven generations.”
View the full press release on the Government of Alberta website.
Red Deer-North constituents with questions, concerns or comments can reach out to the local constituency office. They can do so via the form on the contact page or by phoning (403) 342–2263.
