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By Susan McNeil

Drug crisis

Ahtahkakoop Health Centre gets federal funding boost for health and safety plan

Feb 19, 2026 | 10:48 AM

Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation will get an extra $2 million to help its health centre manage an ongoing issue with substance abuse and overdoses.

The new money will be added to previously announced funding for a total of $3.1 million, according to a news release issued several days ago.

“If we want a stronger Canada—one where people in every community can live healthier and safer lives—we need to tackle the illegal drug crisis together. That means giving communities the support they need to care for their people in ways that truly reflect their realities. The organizations receiving funding are offering urgent health services, social supports, and culturally grounded programs that are making a real difference and saving lives every day,” said Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health

The money will help implement a Community Health and Safety Initiative and provide naloxone training and distribution, family-focused education and support, and youth engagement programs.

Ahtahkakoop was one of 23 projects to be funded in the recent announcement, made in the Yukon.

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All told, $13 million was handed out.

The program is the same one that gave the City of Prince Albert $3 million for mobile Complex Needs Teams.

The teams are in the process of being created and include a PA Police member (Community Safety Officer), a medic and a member of Prince Albert Mobile Crisis.

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com