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Cenovus & Elbow River Healing Lodge
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Located in Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, the Elbow River Healing Lodge opened its doors in 2008, offering primary care services and visiting specialists to Indigenous patients. It is the only Indigenous-focused primary care clinic in Calgary. Cenovus Energy believes advancing Indigenous reconciliation means taking meaningful action. That’s why Cenovus generously donated $250,000 , through Calgary Health Foundation, towards the renovation of Elbow River Healing Lodge. Andrea Louise is the senior Indigenous inclusion advisor at Cenovus. This role includes taking the lead on Indigenous reconciliation as one of Cenovus’ social investment focus areas. As Andrea explains, “Indigenous reconciliation has been woven into Cenovus’ whole culture in terms of how we conduct ourselves and how we do business. Partnering with Calgary Health Foundation on the renovation of the Elbow River Healing Lodge is one way Cenovus has taken meaningful action in this space.” As a patient of Elbow River Healing Lodge herself, Andrea sees the great value this facility offers Indigenous people across our community: “I can’t say enough about the facility and the care provided. I have experienced such genuine and authentic care at the Lodge, and truly believe in the value of this renovation.” Providing a culturally safe space is important. Elbow River Healing Lodge was designed to engage patients with wrap- around holistic care. This means that physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of wellness are all addressed at Elbow River Healing Lodge.
Access to ancestral wellness practices is
essential to reconciliation, healing, balance, healthy communities, and taking steps toward decolonizing our healthcare system.
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