Vancouver Island

Nisga'a Ts'amiks Community Consultation

To all Vancouver Island Nisga'a Ts'amiks Community Members

You are invited to a meeting scheduled on Saturday, May 26 2012

Location: Coast Bastion  Inn - Benson Room

                    11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo BC V9R 6E4

Time: Lunch 12:30 pm

 Meeting starts: 1:30pm

 

There will be door prizes drawn near end of the meeting.

 

If you would like more information please contact Millie Azak

 

Office: 604-646-4944

             # 1-866-646-4944

 

 

 

Child and Family Support Initiative

Nisga'a Ts'amiks is pleased to announce the implementation of our Child And Family Support Initiative.

The wellbeing of our children has always been a priority.  For the past few years we have been working with various agencies, including NLG Programs and Services, Nisga'a Child and Family Services and the Ministry of Children and Family Development to improve the capacity of our community to provide support to children and families who want an need that support.

There have been many steps along the road to establishing this initiative.

• In 2010 we held monthly events designed to build family, community and cultural connections.
• In March 2011 the community organized an event in celebration of all of our children and youth.
• In October 2011 we celebrated our cultural traditions and connection with the Journey Home.
• Among the many people who participated in the Journey Home were some children in care who had not previously seen their traditional home.

This year the Child and Family Support Initiative was our top priority in our budget submission to NLG.  We have received support from NLG as well as MCFD, to hire into the new position of Cultural Liaison.

The Cultural Liaison worker is available to work with parents who want support in their dealings with MCFD, VACFS or other government authorities concerning their children.

The Cultural Liaison worker is also working as a team member in the community's work of strengthening families and the cultural life of the community.

Please watch this site for more information about the Child and Family Support Initiative, including ways that community members can be involved, and how families can access the Cultural Liaison worker and resource materials.

 

Nisga'a Ts'amiks Child and Family Support Initiative:

Cultural Liaison Worker Hired

We are pleased to announce that Sherry Small has been hired as the Cultural Liaison worker in the new Child and Family Support Initiative.

Sherry has resigned her position as WSN Representative and Chair of the Board of Nisga'a Ts'amiks.

Sherry comes to this position with 25 years of experience working with children and families and with a well-developed network with social work and education agencies.  She has a strong knowledge of the legislation, regulations, policies and practices of BC's child welfare system, as well as a strong knowledge of Nisga'a culture and history.

Sherry provided strong leadership in her previous roles with Nisga'a Ts'amiks and we are excited to have her leading the development of this important initiative.

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