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~Aboriginal Community Justice Pogram
~Aboriginal Family Support Program
~Aboriginal Healthy Babies Program
~Employment Referral & Training Program
~Leaders of Tomorrow - Youth Leadership Program
~Shawenjeagamik Drop In Centre
~Sweetgrass Home Child Care Agency
~Urban Aboriginal Aboriginal Alternative High School
~Urban Aboriginal Healthy Living Program
Background
The province-wide Family Support Program was launched in 1993, by the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC), to address the lack of existing services for infant and toddler age group. Funding is provided by the community Action Program for Children, Health and Welfare Canada through the Brighter Futures Secretariat. Odawa's Family support program began in June of 1994.Key Benefits
- The program provides support to children and their families through culturally appropriate holistic, healing and preventative services.
- These services address child development, from the pre-conception stage, and offer support and parental skills training for parents and youth in urban aboriginal communities.
Ongoing programs offered
Aboriginal Family Support Programming
Tues., Wed., & Thurs. Mornings 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Our program offers support circles that have a variety of culturally appropriate teaching and workshops with local Elders and professionals. Come in and share ideas with other parents, learn about your children through Positive Parenting Workshops, learn to sew, learn the basics in cooking, get involved with exercise and nutrition. Our program is for registered parents, so call now, as space is limited.
During programming, children who are newborn to 6 years old are in the Play Lodge for cultural and age appropriate child developmental activities such as crafts, games, sensory play, traditional songs and reading time.
Community Kitchen:
The community kitchen is a great opportunity to learn to make some healthy food choices, following the Traditional Native Food Guide of Canada. Expert dietitians and nutritionists hold workshops for our parents. Following the program workshops, enjoy a nutritional lunch with the families. Learn traditional recipes and hands on experience of making traditional dishes.Toy Lending Library:
Give your children the opportunity to play with a variety of toys by visiting our toy lending library. We have various toys that you can borrow for children of all ages.
Footsteps to Success/Strolling Along
Parents will be involved in physical activities: such as: utilizing the gym, walking with strollers (weather permitting), snowshoeing or accessing the weight room. Motivational contests are always on the horizon.
Other Services
Emergency, food, diaper, clothing
One on one counselling and support
Cultural teachings
Field trips
Referrals to elders
Referrals to other servicesSpecial Events
Seasonal Family Socials
Annual Aboriginal Family Festival (Children’s Pow Wow)
Odawa’s Aboriginal Festival (Odawa Pow Wow)
Family BBQ’s
Harvest Feasts
For More Information Contact Linda Deer, Aboriginal Family Support Coordinator.
Odawa Native Friendship Centre
12 Stirling Avenue,Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 1P8, Canada
Tel: (613) 722-3811 ext 232
FAX: (613) 722-4667
Email: or
Florence Hiltz, Assistant
613-722-3811 ext 240
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