Welcome
Dear Reader,
Welcome to the Autumn Edition of the Mooksgm'ol Wilaay'nt (Kermode Announcements).
In celebrating Kermode Friendship Society's 50th Anniversary, we are proud to take you along for a trip down memory lane with clippings of interesting news and stories over the years. Please check them out below. We are also thrilled to share with you videos from the Truth & Reconcialtion Day gathering and Pole Raising event that was made moving, inspiring and powerful by your participation and support.
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BABYHOUSE SERVICES
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Aboriginal Early Childhood Development (AECD)
The AECD Program promotes a community minded approach to supporting families through a range of services which includes prevention, early intervention, education, training and outreach. The intent is to provide safe, nurturing environments for children, maximize their growth, and enhance their developmental potential
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The AECD Pregnancy Outreach Program
This program provides education and support services to clients of childbearing years, pregnant mothers, post-natal, their families, and newborn care. It includes:
- Drop-In Weekly Group (Tuesdays) 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm - various topics/speakers (includes lunch)
- One-on-one in-house sessions /Pregnancy Outreach/Home Visits
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Aboriginal Infant Development (AIDP)
The AIDP Program provides education, support, and assistance to families with children who are ages zero to six (0-6) and are at risk of a disability. Whether it is a delay in development or a designated disability.
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Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)
This program promotes the healthy development of young children from birth to age six (0-6), who face challenges that put their health at risk, such as:
> Poverty
> Teen Pregnancy
> Social and Geographical Isolation
> New Immigrants
> Food Security
> Substance Use
> Family Violence
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Perinatal Nursing Program - PPSUP Program
The Pregnancy Nurse Outreach Program provides a safe space, free of judgement and barriers, to receive pregnancy support, prenatal/postnatal care, and well babe visits. This program provides 1:1 substance use, harm reduction support and care, as well as, home, hospital and community pregnancy outreach.
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PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE
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PRESCHOOL (KALUM)
The Kermode Aboriginal Head Start Program is a Preschool Program designed for children ages 3 to 5 of Aboriginal descent. Our program is one of the twelve (1 of 12) Urban Aboriginal Head Start Programs in BC. Our primary focus is to provide services for the children and their families support Early Childhood Development and instill pride in their Aboriginal heritage. Our goal is bringing them to the school readiness stage in order to help ensure an easy transition into Kindergarten.
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DAYCARE (PARK)
The Kermode Aboriginal Head Start Daycare is a fully funded daycare designed for children ages 12 months to 3 years and children aged 3 to 5 of Indigenous descent. Our primary focus is to provide services for the children and their families support Early Childhood Development and instill pride in their Indigenous heritage.
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INDIGENOUS HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH (ACYMH)
Youth Empowerment is a prevention and early intervention program available at our Kalum facility. It provides one on one and group support to children 0-19 years of age and their families by offering culturally appropriate mental health services though education, advocacy, outreach, and support to promote positive mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being for children, youth, and families. We aim to provide holistic programming that incorporates traditional healing methods and cultural enhancement. Kermode utilizes the medicine wheel framework to balance the mental, physical, spiritual and emotional needs of children, youth and families. Programs are aimed at enhancing the children’s protective factors, strengthening resilience and promoting health and wellness in all aspects of their lives.
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FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM (KALUM)
The family Preservation Program provides structured, documented supervised visitation via Zoom or face to face meetings. Focused on individual expectations of MCFD referrals: Parental Involvement; Attendance; Parenting Skills; Skill building; Referrals to outside Agencies; Health; Pediatrician recommendations; and incorporating culture into our program to recognize and honor the surrounding First Nations peoples that we serve
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THE OUT OF CARE SUPPORT WORKER PROGRAM
The Out of Care Support worker assists caregivers who are in ‘Out of Care’ agreements such as Extended Family Program agreements or ‘EFP’s’ and 54.01 agreements. The Out of Care Support Worker will:
> Maintain communication with caregivers and provide supports such as upcoming workshops, food bank, programs etc. touching base with EFP caregivers to see if they need support on upcoming meetings with MCFD
> Connect clients to appropriate agencies i.e.: counselling, CDBC, Child Youth Special Needs, pediatricians, dentist, child care agencies, Makola or low income housing, Turning Points, Skeena Kalum Housing; food share program; Salvation Army; Baby House pantry
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CIRCLE OF LIFE PROGRAM (COL)
This program assists mothers through lifestyle changes bringing awareness, education and prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in our communities.
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This program assists a parent or individual through a lifestyle change bringing awareness, education and prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in our communities. We provide this in the various capacities: mentorship model and group based model and community events.
In the family environment; we help parents to overcome their personal challenges supporting their goals for growth and improvement.
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COMPLEX DEVELEPMENTAL BEHAVIORAL CONDITIONS (CDBC)
The CDBC (Complex Developmental Behavioral Conditions) program provides support services to families who have children and youth with CDBC such as, (but not limited to) FASD, ADHD, ADD, and other complex needs. The Key Worker is the family support part of the CDBC team that does clinical assessments for FASD, Complex Needs, and Autism. The Key Worker provides one on one support, community education, monthly parenting/caregiver support groups, as well as; support before, during and after a clinical assessment. The Key Worker is there to support families at meetings with doctors, IEP’s at schools, and MCFD as well as assist with behavioral strategies and linking families to the appropriate outside resources.
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KNOWLEDGE KEEPERS - ELDERS PROGRAM
In the modern era, even as we support the rising of the new generation, we wish to assist our Seniors by providing them support, care and options for a healthy lifestyle. Even with many social support societies being available, seniors are not aware of all the benefits that are provided for their needs. With that in mind Kermode Friendship Society is proud to offer the Knowledge Keepers Elders Program with the main goal of providing social and emotional support to seniors whether they are Aboriginal or not. We also aim to provide them information and resources to encourage them to participate in activities provided by Kermode Friendship Centre.
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EMPLOYMENT, LIFE-SKILLS & TRAINING (ELST)
The purpose of the Employment Program is to identify and remove barriers to employment through skills training, resume writing, and interview and networking skills.
Employment, Life Skills & Training (ELST) is a program funded by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centers . The ELST initiative is part of the BCAAFC’s strategy to increase employment and training among Indigenous people.
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OUTREACH & HIGHWAY MONITORING PROGRAM
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OUTREACH
The outreach program offers support and advocacy to individuals, experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Emergency funds are available to prevent evictions, disconnections as well as to assist in obtaining housing. Our outreach workers work along side individuals, to assess and work through a plan for positive changes, at the pace of those served. Assisting with housing applications, treatment center applications, transportation, advocate and support with medical and legal appointments and referrals to other service providers in the community. The outreach department spends time in the community checking on wellbeing of individuals, offering food, water and other supports, to those who are street engaged or living in encampments.
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HIGHWAY MONITORING
The Highway monitors drive our local highways and roads monitoring for individuals who may need assistance or supports. Traveling in all directions out of Terrace, as well as to some of the back road areas where encampments are set up.