Health, Mental Health & Addictions

Saying goodbye is never easy, and honouring our loved ones in the right way can come with financial burdens that bring added stress during an already difficult time. The MN–S Funeral and Bereavement Program supports eligible Métis citizens with direct financial support for eligible expenses associated with funerals. 

The MN–S Medical Travel Assistance Program is available to eligible Métis citizens living in rural, remote and urban areas to access necessary medical care outside home communities. This may include medical, cancer or dialysis appointments. The program offers support such as reimbursement of fuel costs, accommodation support and a healthy food allowance. 

The Métis Mental Wellness Program provides eligible Métis citizens ages 13+ with access to direct billing of approved counselling and assessment services. The program is designed to help reduce financial and navigational barriers to accessing mental wellness care and make it easier for citizens to access the support they need.  

Over the last two years, the MN–S Ministry of Health, Mental Health & Addiction has spent time engaging Métis cancer patients and families in the north, central, and south regions of the province to identify gaps in service.

The MN–S Midwifery and Birthing Centre Project is a long-term, citizen driven initiative grounded in the vision of restoring and advancing culturaly relevant, Métis-specific midwifery care in Saskatchewan. 

Trying to quit smoking or vaping is a challenge for anyone. It’s a hard habit to break and cessation therapies and treatments are expensive. Métis Nation–Saskatchewan wants to help Métis citizens get over the hurdles they face on the road to a better lifestyle. The Nicotine Replacement Therapy is a program designed to help citizens access effective smoking reduction medicines and therapies and reimburse a portion of the associated costs.

Navigating the health care system can be challenging at times, but you’re not alone. In collaboration with Métis Nation–Saskatchewan, Métis Patient Support Workers are there to help ensure the needs of Métis patients are met and that all care is culturally safe and respectful. Learn more about the services provided by Métis Patient Support Workers and how to reach them here.

Tea & Talks, Li Tii Minihkwaytaak Piikishkwaytaak, is a monthly virtual health series hosted by Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Health, Mental Health & Addictions.

Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s Youth Wellness Program provides eligible Métis Citizens ages 13-21 with access to direct billing of approved specialized wellness and educational supports. The program was developed to help reduce barriers to care and address gaps in the accessibility of specialized wellness and educational supports which affect the wellness of Métis youth.