Kihci Awasisak
The Kihci Awasisak Program is made up of several different programs all relating to children and families.
- Otenaw Iyniuk/Traditional Parenting (Men and Women...children also attend)
- Health for Two (Prenatal women)
- Papoose & Parent (Home visitation first time parents)
- Otenaw Iyniuk Literacy Program (Aboriginal Family Literacy)
- Finding Peace ("Understanding the Roots of Violence"...for women)
("Walking in Balance"...for men)
Traditional Parenting
Participants will work together learning about their culture, history of residential school influence and parenting within their community.
- Meals planned & prepared by participants
- Childcare provided – adult & child activity time in the morning
- Lunch and snacks available
- Program runs from Monday through to Thursday - 9:45 am to 3:30 pm
- Please call to register
Contact: 780.477.6648
2010 Program Dates
- Feb. 8th. – Mar. 18th. 2010
- Apr. 19th. – May 27th. 2010
- Aug. 31st. – Oct. 7th. 2010
- Nov. 1st. – Dec. 9th. 2010
Available Supports and Groups
Health for Two
- Milk coupons
- Pre & post natal information
- Home visits upon request
- Prenatal vitamins
- Bus tickets for doctor appointments
For Appointments call 780.477.6648
Parent Support Group
Drop-in Friday’s from 1:00PM – 4:15PM.
Join us for crafts, coffee, snacks and great conversation.
Childcare available
Women’s Sharing Circle
First Friday of every month.
Pre register at 780.477.6648
Childcare available
Papoose & Parent (Healthy Families)
Supportive home visitation for first time parents.
To register, you must be prenatal or your baby is younger than three months of age.
Scrapbooking
Thursday evenings from 6:00PM – 8:00 PM.
Come make a photo album for your new baby or one for yourself. Bring your pictures and we supply the rest of the materials.
Childcare is available.
Understanding the Roots of Violence
Women’s Program...Evenings
Call 780.477.6648
Walking in Balance
Men’s Program...Evenings
Call 780.477.6648
Auntie's Storytelling
Would you like someone to visit your home for a couple of hours and teach you some great stuff to do with your kids?
Call 780.477.6648 to sign up.
We will bring a book, the materials for a craft and a snack, all right to your home!
Referrals
- Bissell Store
- Sleep Country
- Sports Central
Click Here to download the fact sheet