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Provided by Niw?k?win Métis Family Services Society
4 other services offered by this agency
Provides broad-based, comprehensive support for individuals and families experiencing a variety of issues.
Services include direct advocacy; attending/providing support with court, mediation, court applications, and Legal Aid applications; document certification; communications with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, lawyers, social assistance, BC Family Maintenance Enforcement Program, bands, and health authorities; referrals for counsellors, day treatment, subsidized housing, rental assistance, and other services. Eligibility assessment required for entrance to programs.
Provided by Niw?k?win Métis Family Services Society
4 other services offered by this agency
Healing circles are based on demand/need and facilitator availability.
Participants sit together in a talking circle and are committed to helping one another and to each other's healing. Groups generally run once per week for eight to 10 weeks. Contact for more information.
Provided by Niw?k?win Métis Family Services Society
4 other services offered by this agency
Educates and empowers Metis parents to navigate the child welfare system.
Participants are guided through the child protection process and are offered the opportunity to critically analyze each component of the process. Program scheduling is based on interest and registration.
Provided by Niw?k?win Métis Family Services Society
4 other services offered by this agency
Support group for Metis grandparents raising their grandchildren.
Offers the opportunity to build a social support network, as well as develop skills and knowledge in areas such as culture-based parenting, teachings from the medicine wheel, loss and grief, understanding violence, nutrition, healing and spiritual growth, communication, conflict resolution, life skills, and understanding addictions. Held from 10 am to 12 noon every other Tuesday.
Provided by Niw?k?win Métis Family Services Society
4 other services offered by this agency
Provides the opportunity for parents, grandparents, and extended family to retain and nurture relationships with their children while they are in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
Offers a comfortable and welcoming environment where families can prepare and share a meal together, relax in the living area, and conduct themselves as if at home. Participants can deal with identified challenges while working towards reunification. Intake required; program is based on scheduling availability.