Freehorse Family Wellness Society

We are proud to be an organization that assists in the continuing education of First Nations people

Freehorse Family Wellness Society (FFWS) is a non-profit organization founded by a few committed and dedicated leaders of Alberta based First Nations.

A Board of Directors made up of First Nations people provides the leadership and direction to the management and staff of FFWS.

We provide services to government agencies through well-developed policies and procedures.

The FFWS staff are committed to working with First Nations by developing and delivering programs and services that will provide knowledge and enhance skills necessary to thrive in this ever-changing world.

What's New Last Updated : Mar 25th 2009

	We’re Moving!!!!! After May 1, 2009 our new address will be: 204, 11710 Kingsway Ave. Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5 Our phone numbers, fax number, and email addresses all remain the same.
	Office Schedule The FFWS office is open weekdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are closed for lunch between 12:00 and 1:00 pm. Our office will be closed during the holidays from December 19, 2008 until January 2, 2009. We will re-open on January 5, 2009.
	A Few Important Reminders The January 2009 deposit is not intended for Christmas and will not be released before Christmas. You should expect your January deposit on or around December 30th. In order to receive your January 2009 deposit, your Winter 2009 course registration with your name and/or ID number printed on it by your institution must be submitted to FFWS by DECEMBER 15, 2008. In order to accommodate this deadline, faxes will be accepted (780-944-0176). Students funded by FFWS during the Fall 2008 term are required to send in their transcripts or statement of grades by JANUARY 20, 2009. FFWS does not require an official transcript at this time. Transcripts/statement of grades will only be accepted if your name and/or student ID number is printed on them by your institution. In order to accommodate this deadline, faxes will be accepted (780-944-0176). Failure to submit documents by the deadline will result in a delay to your next month's deposit of up to one month. If you are unable to submit required documentation by the deadline, contact your funding officer immediately so alternate arrangements can be made. For the 2008 tax year, FFWS will NOT be required to issue T4A tax receipts for post secondary student grants. You MAY NOT deduct your tuition on your taxes even if you receive a T2202 tax receipt from your school. If you have further questions, please direct them to a tax professional. FFWS does not pay for health and dental plans offered by your academic institution. It is your responsibility to opt out of these plans by the deadline set by your school. If you do not opt out you will be responsible for any fees that are incurred. If you spend more for mandatory books & supplies for the Winter 2009 academic term than is allocated to you and would like to request a reimbursement, you must submit all of your original receipts for the total amount you spent and a mandatory book list from your school by March 15, 2009. Your funding officer will review your request & you may receive a reimbursement.