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Kihci Awasisak |
The Kihci Awasisak Program is made up of several different programs all relating to children and families.
Currently all programs are held at the main Ben Calf Robe facility located at 12046-77 St. Edmonton AB.
For further information about dates and times call us at 780-477-6648, ask reception about the program or service you are interested in.
- 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)
- "Understanding the Roots of Violence"...for women
- "Walking in Balance"...for men
- Drop in Groups
- Community referrals
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
Available Supports and Groups
Health for Two
- Milk coupons
- Pre & post natal information
- Home visits upon request
- Prenatal vitamins
- Bus tickets for doctor appointments
Parent Support Group
Join us for crafts, coffee, snacks and great conversation.
Drop-in at Ben Calf Robe, no preregistration required just call for dates and times.
Childcare available.
Women’s Sharing Circle
First Friday of every month.
Call us to register
Papoose & Parent (Healthy Families)
Supportive home visitation for first time parents.
To register with us, you must be prenatal, or have an infant less than three months of age.
Scrapbooking
Come make a photo album for your new baby or one for yourself. Bring your pictures and we supply the rest of the materials.
Drop-in at Ben Calf Robe, no preregistration required just call for dates and times.
Childcare is available.
Understanding the Roots of Violence
Women's Program, (family violence program)
Call to register
Walking in Balance
Men's Program, (family violence program)
Call to register
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?
We will bring a book, the materials for a craft and a snack, all right to your home!
Call to register
Referrals
- Bissell Store
- Sleep Country
- Sports Central