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Our Guiding Values

The values of the Eagle’s Nest Family Shelter are aligned with the traditional teachings of the Stoney Nakoda Nation

  • Wîjakabi Truth
  • Wâbarhsî Love
  • Wa a hogi pabi Respect
  • Wa ûth pe ga Wisdom
  • Otân nîyâ hâ bi Integrity
  • Wîyukchâ sî Courage
  • Widâ gabi Humility

Trauma and violence Informed approach

A trauma and violence-informed approach recognize the connections between violence, trauma, behaviours and health. These approaches increase safety, control and resilience for people who are seeking services in relation to experiences of violence, or have a history of violence.

The following are key principles towards this approach:

  1. Understand trauma and violence, and their impacts on peoples’ lives and behaviours
  2. Create emotionally and physically safe environments
  3. Foster opportunities for choice, collaboration and connection
  4. Provide a strengths-based and capacity-building approach to support client coping and resilience

Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter History

The Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter exists today thanks to the work done by the Stoney Tribal Council in the early 1990s. Concerned about the growing problem of violence within our community, the Stoney Tribal Council launched a study looking into the depths of family violence. This study, “Voices of the People”, took place in June 1990. Various members of the community were interviewed to determine the prevalence of family violence.

Through the study, it was clear the magnitude of the problem of family violence within our community was such that immediate, professional action was required.

The study recommended a family shelter be created.

Stoney Tribal Council worked together with Stoney Social Service to make the shelter a reality. The shelter was named Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter and opened its doors to families in January 1992.

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Join our Team

Please watch the space for job openings.

Current Openings

Director of Eagle's Nest Stoney Family Shelter

Job Summary:

Reporting to the CEO of Stoney Health Services, the primary role of the Executive Director of Eagle’s Nest is to ensure the 24/7 operation and daily function of Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter. The Executive Director manages daily operations, staff, funding, reports to funder, granting, budgeting, strategic planning etc.

This is a 35 hour per week position working as a member of the Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter team. Working hours are from 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of a master’s degree in a health discipline, and is registered with an Alberta Regulated Health Profession. Candidates with post-secondary education in a health profession will be considered. The candidate has 5-7 years progressive leadership experience in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity. This opportunity is conditional on proof of a vulnerable sector check, and child and family intervention check.

For full job description please contact: employment@stoney-nation.com

Relief - Client Support Worker

Common Purpose:

The common purpose of all employees of Eagle’s Nest includes a responsibility to embrace the mission and believes and to respect the dignity and confidentiality of clients. Employees are expected to work professionally, adhere to the Stoney Nakoda Nation Staff Regulations and Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter Policies and Procedures. All employees are expected to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace environment, take accountability for one’s practice and employ collaboration and thoughtfulness in decision making.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Eagle’s Nest, the primary role of the Relief Worker is to replace Client Support Workers when needed. The Relief Worker ensure that women and children who are in crisis are safe and provides assistance, support, information, referrals, advocacy and counselling to residents or potential residents of Eagle’s Nest Shelter.

This is an on-call position working as a member of the Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter team. Eagle’s Nest is a 24/7 operations and shift work is necessary. Shift times vary and include weekends and holidays.

For full job description please contact employment@stoney-nation.com

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those who meet requirements will be contacted for an interview.