The Enoch maskêkosihk Recovery Community – Exterior. Photo credit: Enoch Cree Nation
The new 75-bed recovery community is supported by a $35-million provincial capital investment and ongoing operating funding. The facility will provide holistic addiction treatment for up to 300 people each year, helping more people pursue recovery close to home, surrounded by culture and community.
Developed in partnership with Enoch Cree Nation, the Enoch maskêkosihk Recovery Community is owned and managed by the Nation and will be operated in alignment with community priorities, cultural considerations, local governance and the provincial recovery community model. It is the third of five Indigenous-led recovery communities built in Alberta.
“Recovery is possible, and every new recovery community means more people can access the support they need to reclaim their lives from addiction. We are proud to partner with Enoch Cree Nation to help more individuals heal, strengthen families and build healthier communities.”
The recovery community will support individuals in addressing substance use, building holistic wellness and developing the skills and stability needed for long-term recovery, while serving Indigenous people and others living in the Edmonton region. Maskêkosihk Recovery Community Ltd. will deliver services that embody the Nation’s culture, ceremony, identity, family and community connections. The first clients are expected to begin treatment this December and will have access to comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for up to one year.
“We know there is no single path to recovery, but we know there is tremendous strength within our people, our culture and our spirit. Recovery is not only about healing the body. It is about healing the spirit, restoring connections to culture and family, and helping our people find hope and purpose again. The maskêkosihk Recovery Community is an investment in our people, our families and generations yet to come. Everyone who walks through these doors deserves to know they are valued, they belong, and they are not alone.”
“The maskêkosihk Recovery Community is hope made tangible, a place where healing is strengthened by belonging and people can pursue recovery while remaining connected to the family, community, culture and traditions that sustain them. This recovery community will have a lasting impact for generations to come.”
Alberta’s government has invested about $180 million in capital funding to build five recovery communities in partnership with Indigenous communities, and Budget 2026 invests almost $30 million in operating funding. Once operational, these facilities will add more than 375 new beds to the addiction treatment system, helping up to 1,500 individuals pursue recovery each year.
Recovery communities are an important part of the Alberta Recovery Model, providing live-in addiction treatment at no cost to clients or their families. Individuals can stay for up to one year as they address substance use, build holistic wellness, develop healthy habits and social skills, and receive employment training and other supports necessary for long-term recovery. Indigenous recovery communities incorporate Indigenous ways of healing, knowing and doing, supporting individuals in recovery reconnect with their community and culture.
Quick facts
- The Enoch maskêkosihk Recovery Community is expected to begin accepting clients this December.
- Alberta is building 11 recovery communities across the province. Six are already open, including Red Deer Recovery Community, Lethbridge Recovery Community, Lakeview Recovery Community in Gunn, Calgary Recovery Community, Blood Tribe litakamotsiipiohsopi Recovery Community and Siksika Iitaisokinaapyoyis Healing Lodge Recovery Community.
- If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health or addiction challenges, contact 211 Alberta for information on services and supports in your community.
Related information
Related news
- Recovery community opening in Siksika Nation (Aug. 26, 2026)
- First Indigenous-led recovery community opens (April 17, 2026)
- Recovery community taking shape on Enoch Nation (Sept. 19, 2025)
- Building a recovery community with Enoch Cree Nation (April 24, 2023)
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