Megan Stock is a Registered Speech-Language Pathologist based out of Edmonton, Alberta. She completed her Master of Speech-Language Pathology degree at the University of Alberta and has been in practice for 21 years. For the past 8 years, Megan has focused her practice in First Nations communities. She has worked in various capacities in almost every First Nation community across Alberta. Much of Megan’s work has involved providing services directly in the communities as a Speech-Language Pathologist. In this capacity, she has completed assessments with many young children as well as provided parent and staff consultations and training. Building capacity in families and professionals working in the schools and Head Start programs to help promote early communication development has been an ongoing objective. Learning from the community members and Elders and building relationships has been the most essential component to best service provision.
In 2017, Megan incorporated Tamaca Therapy Services Inc. which has grown to a team of 21 Allied Health Professionals, including: Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, and a Mediator/Restorative Practices Facilitator. All Tamaca Therapists travel to the First Nations to provide assessment, intervention, and counseling services in the client’s home community.
Megan is honored to be welcomed in First Nations communities across Alberta to learn and experience their beautiful cultures, traditions and participate in promoting the early learning and well-being of their youth.
Chrystal Plante is the Awasisak Indigenous Child & Family Engagement Coordinator at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. She is a member of Driftpile Cree Nation in the Treaty 8 Territory.
Her unique position is to host and support Indigenous families at the Stollery. This position enhances services within an Indigenous framework and follows the recommendations brought about by the Awasisak Talking Circle report and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. She is currently a student at the U of A and is studying the Indigenous Community Industry Relations Program. Chrystal is involved with her community, which keeps her connected with her Cree culture.