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Established in 1996, Kwùmut Lelum Child and Family Services is an Aboriginal-based agency located in Snuneymuxw territory. It provides caregiving services and community programs to nine First Nations on Vancouver Island.
Knucwentwecw Society provides provincially-mandated services to children and families in the band communities of Stswecemc/ Xgat’temc, Tsq’escen, Xats’ull, and T’exelc. These services promote connectivity to family, community, and culture. The Society believes that by working together, we can ensure that our children reach their full potential.
Kikino was founded in 2003 to serve the Métis community in the Prince George region. It provides prevention and education programs geared towards everyone in the community, recognizing that all families need support. Kikino’s programs are designed to nourish the dignity and integrity of the family and to affirm Métis cultural identity.
Indigenous Perspectives Society (IPS) offers training programs that help foster a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives, cultural differences, and the need for self-determination. The goal is to strengthen lives and build successful relationships in communities. IPS is accredited by CARF International for its Aboriginal Social Work training program.
The purpose of Hulitan Family and Community Services Society is to provide social and emotional support to Aboriginal children, youth and families living in the Capital Regional District. The Society ensures that its programs are culturally appropriate and available to all who need them, regardless of financial ability.
The mission of HCFSS is to become self-determining in supporting the children and families of the Haida Nation. This means restoring the traditional values that once guided family relationships among the Haida. HCFSS calls this journey “K’yuu Gawtlaas”, which means “the New Direction”.
FVACFSS is a fully delegated agency that provides culturally appropriate and holistic services including prevention, community development, and child welfare programs. FVACFSS serves Aboriginal children, youth, and their families residing throughout the Fraser Valley.
BC’s Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents comprises caregivers of Aboriginal children from all regions of the province. It was formed to meet the unique needs of these caregivers and their communities. Funded by the Ministry for Children and Family Development, the Federation reflects the government’s desire to embark on a new path of co-operation with Aboriginal peoples.
GCFSS strives to ensure that Gitxsan children and their families are strong, healthy, and safe. Its programs balance traditional culture with the modern context. GCFSS serves the communities of Kispiox, Glen Vowell, Gitsegukla, Gitsegukla, and Gitanyow, as well as Gitxsan people living off reserve.
Denisiqi Services Society is based on the philosophy of families helping each other within the community. Aboriginal people are responsible for their own future, and that means it is important for our children to have a safe, caring, and loving environment.
