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:
- Understand trauma and violence, and their impacts on peoples’ lives and behaviours
- Create emotionally and physically safe environments
- Foster opportunities for choice, collaboration and connection
- 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.
Join our Team
Please watch the space for job openings.
Current Openings
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. For employment inquiries please call 403-881-2025.
Child Support Worker
Common Purpose:
Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter (Eagle’s Nest) is an organization with a mission to provide immediate response to victims of family violence in the form of safe shelter, food, clothing, childcare, and individual and group counseling. Eagle’s Nest supports clients’ self–worth and ensures that all clients are cared for in a way that respects human worth and dignity. Eagle’s Nest believes that all people have a right to live free from actual or threatened violence and abuse.
At Eagle’s Nest, we foster a supportive and collaborative work environment. All employees, including the Child Support Worker, are expected to embrace our mission and beliefs, respect the dignity and confidentiality of clients, and adhere to the Stoney Tribal Administration Staff Regulations and Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter Policies and Procedures. We value a Trauma–Informed approach, accountability, positive contributions, and thoughtful decision–making from all our team members.
Job Summary:
As a crucial Eagle’s Nest team member, the Child Support Worker, reporting directly to the Director, plays a pivotal role in our mission. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that children and their mothers are provided with a specialized program to assist children who have experienced violence in the home. The Child Support Worker completes intakes and specialized programming for children who have experienced violence, providing activities, information, and referrals that meet the safety, emotional, and educational needs of children and families.
This is a Relief position as a member of the Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter team. Hours of work may vary from week to week. We are recruiting candidates available weekdays, 9am – 4pm and evenings, 3pm – 8pm. Weekend shifts are also available.
For full job description please contact employment@stoney-nation.com. For employment inquiries please call 403-881-2025.
We thank all interested applicants, however, only those who meet requirements will be contacted for an interview.