Welcome to
​Shining Mountains Living Community Services
 

Shining Mountains Living Community Services is an Indigenous-owned and operated registered charity. We have been operating in Red Deer since 1998 providing health, housing and cultural supports for Indigenous people on a status-blind basis.  

Mission Statement
To provide comprehensive client -centered services and referrals for Indigenous People on a status blind basis regardless of where they reside, addressing relevant and meaningful issues with marginalized, underserved or at-risk populations including issues of; physical and mental health, such as HIV/AIDS, HCV, justice, aging, domestic and gender violence, homelessness, economics, addictions and other concerns endemic within the Community, that builds capacity and understanding that is influenced by traditional teachings linking Spiritual, Mental, Emotional and Physical Health.​

So what does that mean?
  • Our mission, in plain language, is focused on assisting Aboriginal people in maintaining healthy lifestyles, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, especially individuals and families who are, or who are at risk for becoming HIV positive.
  • Any person can access the services that Shining Mountains Living Community Services offers, whether or not they are First Nations, Métis, or Inuit, and whether or not they are considered Status.  Shining Mountains will provide services whether an individual or family lives in a city or a rural area (hamlet, town, farm, or small community).

Shining Mountains Living Community Services believes: ​

​Shining Mountains Living Community Services believes: 
- Every individual has value - All individuals accept responsibility for themselves and others 
- Everyone has the right to experience an optimum quality of life with the least amount of intrusion or outside restrictions as possible 
- Everyone has the right to be a full and equal participant in their community with full and equal access to all services and resources 
- Everyone has the right to know what services are available to them 
- Every community has the obligation to understand individuals and families, including their Social, Spiritual and Cultural Heritage 
- Every community member and organization has the obligation to contribute to the education and knowledge of others by passing on their own knowledge, expertise and experience to the best of their ability.