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Six Nations Well-Being Department has received the highest designation in its national accreditation. Six Nations\u2019 Well-Being Committee Chair and Councillor Amos Key provided a wide-ranging update to Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC), outlining progress on major health initiatives, ongoing challenges in federal programs, and a significant national recognition for the community\u2019s health services at the General Council meeting on December 9. Deborah Jonathan, director of the Well-Being department helped Key announce that the department has been awarded Exemplary Standing through Accreditation Canada, the highest possible rating. Jonathan said the recognition shows the staff\u2019s strong teamwork, client care, and dedication across the department\u2019s many programs serving the community. \u201cThis achievement reflects the incredible amount of dedication and work that happens across all the programs and services within the well being department… <\/p>\n

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Six Nations Well-Being Department has received the highest designation in its national accreditation. Six Nations\u2019 Well-Being Committee Chair and Councillor Amos Key provided a wide-ranging update to Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC), outlining progress on major health initiatives, ongoing challenges in federal programs, and a significant national recognition for the community\u2019s health services at the General Council meeting on December 9. Deborah Jonathan, director of the Well-Being department helped Key announce that the department has been awarded Exemplary Standing through Accreditation Canada, the highest possible rating. Jonathan said the recognition shows the staff\u2019s strong teamwork, client care, and dedication across the department\u2019s many programs serving the community. \u201cThis achievement reflects the incredible amount of dedication and work that happens across all the programs and services within the well being department... <\/p>\n

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