APIN - Adolescent Parent Interagency Network

APIN Conference
2025-05-08 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 2L7, Canada
Adolescent Parent Interagency Network (APIN) is very pleased to invite you to our Conference with speakers Dr. Heather Watson and Julie Walsh!
TOPIC: ‘Triggered! Trauma Informed Care for Adolescents During Pregnancy’ with Dr. Heather Watson AND ‘Co-Creating A Safety State: Helping Coregulate and Create Stronger Relationships with Youth’ with Julie Walsh
LOCATION: The Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg
TO REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1303510457869?aff=oddtdtcreator

TRIGGERED! Trauma informed care for adolescents during pregnancy
Learning Objectives:

Appreciate that trauma is both common and under-recognized

Define personal, intergenerational and collective trauma

Clarify how trauma affects adolescents differently from older adults

Neurobiology, depression and vulnerability to addiction

Identify how trauma impacts teens during pregnancy

Somatic symptoms, social isolation and fetal toxic stress

Recognize how trauma affects care providers

Moral injury and the I-hate-you-please-help-me paradox

Develop strategies to minimize unintentional retraumatization in clinical settings

Guiding principles of trauma-informed care, concrete steps

Presenter: Heather Watson, MD, FRCSC (PDWH)
Dr Heather Watson is a psychosocial Obstetrician Gynecologist, with fellowship training in the interactions between psychiatric, social and reproductive health. She has developed a shared-care obstetrical practice with perinatal psychiatry and midwifery, and loves her job. She is also Director of PreClerkship for Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. Here she indulges her love of teaching and finds the students to be inspiring educators in return.

Co-Creating A Safety State: Helping Coregulate and Create Stronger Relationships with Youth
Learning Objectives:
Define the Concept of a Safety State:

Describe the meaning of a Safety State, the Window of Tolerance, and different arousal states
The role of the nervous system in regulation, attachment, and cognitive functioning

Understand the impact of trauma and stress on regulation

Explain how early childhood experiences, trauma, and stress influence an individual’s window of tolerance

Identify dysregulation

Describe common signs, symptoms, and indicators of hyperarousal and hypoarousal in youth

Understand the role of coregulation

Why co-regulation is a critical experience for emotional development and self-regulation
How to use our presence to support a sense of safety and calm in youth

Provide strategies to enhance regulation

Tools and techniques to regulate hyperarousal and hypoarousal

Presenter: Julie Walsh, MSW, RSW
Julie Walsh, MSW, RSW is a child and family therapist with over 15 years of experience. Specializing in trauma, attachment, regulation, and reunification, Julie has developed training programs, manuals, and workshops for government and non-profit agencies across Manitoba and Eastern Canada. She provides workshops focusing on Trauma, Attachment, Regulation, Caregiving, and the impact of Technology Use, equipping caregivers and professionals with information and practical tools to foster safety, connection, and resilience.

Virtual Lunch and Learn: "Community Living disABILITY Services"
2025-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | online
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An APIN Virtual Lunch and Learn

“Community Living disABILITY Services”

LOCATION: Online – Teams

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PRESENTATION:
Community Living disABILITY Services is a voluntary program that supports eligible adults with intellectual disabilities in Manitoba to live good and satisfying lives in their communities. This presentation will provide information on the referral process, eligibility, the SIS assessment, and services offered.

SPEAKER: Bree Hoye and Jennifer Riddolls
Bree Hoye and Jennifer Riddolls are Intake Coordinators with the Community Living disability Services program. They have worked for the Department of Families for 18+ years, including 10 years as Community Services Workers, prior to joining the Winnipeg CLDS intake team.

To register, please go to:
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Virtual Lunch and Learn "Thunderwing Introduction"
2025-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | online
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An APIN Virtual Lunch and Learn
“Thunderwing Introduction”

TOPIC: Thunderwing Introduction
LOCATION: Online – Go To Meeting
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PRESENTATION:
The presentation will include:

A brief history
our purpose
our process
eligibility for our program
impacts on community

SPEAKER: Maiah Feely
I have been working with Mount Carmel Clinic for nearly four years (with a brief hiatus for outdoor adventuring) and have been with Thunderwing since it joined Mount Carmel in 2023. I began my journey at Mount Carmel in the ACT program while completing my bachelor’s degree in psychology. During my time with ACT, I discovered my passion for community work and relationship-building—values that have continued to guide my work at Thunderwing. Currently, I am pursuing my master’s degree in counseling psychology.
To register, please go to:
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Virtual Lunch and Learn
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Manitoba
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An APIN Virtual Lunch and Learn

Employment and Income Assistance
and
Manitoba Supports for Persons with Disabilities

TOPIC: EIA and MSPD

LOCATION: Online – Go To Meeting
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PRESENTATION:

This presentation will include an overview of the Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) and Manitoba Supports for Persons with Disability (MSPD) programs and how to apply. Time will be provided for answering specific questions.

SPEAKER: Vincent Villanueva and Claire Askew

This presentation will be provided by Vincent Villanueva and Claire Askew, Leading Program and Practice Specialists with Employment and Income Assistance.

To register, please go to:
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Virtual Lunch and Learn "Parenting - New Words, Real Change?"
2024-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | online
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An APIN Virtual Lunch and Learn
Community Legal Education Association
“Parenting – New Words, Real Change?

TOPIC: Parenting – New Words, Real Change?
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PRESENTATION:
This presentation will focus on the changes to the Divorce and Family Law Acts, with discussion of the emphasis on the duty to resolve without conflict or involving the children, the changes in language used to describe the incidents of parenting, the considerations set out in the legislation, including the emphasis on family violence concerns, and the provisions concerning moving/relocation.

SPEAKER: Wayne Rose
Wayne Rose attended the University of Manitoba, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts, then entered the Faculty of Law where he earned an LLB (law degree) in 1984. After articling with Legal Aid Manitoba, he was called to the Bar in June 1985.
Since then, Mr. Rose has practiced primarily in the area of family law as an associate lawyer and more recently as a sole practitioner. He has appeared at both levels of Manitoba’s superior courts; Courts of King’s Bench and Court of Appeal.
Mr. Rose is an active member of the Manitoba Bar Association, having served on the executive and as chair of the Family Section.

To register, please go to:
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Adolescent Parent Day
2024-10-24 09:15 - 14:30 | Manitoba
ADOLESCENT PARENT DAY INVITATION
Thursday, October 24, 2024
9:15am to 2:30pm
Norwood Hotel
112 Marion Street

Please join us for APIN’s Annual Adolescent Parent Day (APD)

This year at APD, APIN is pleased to have Aj’a presenting Drumming is Medicine

Presentation: This presentation will involve sharing and learning drum teachings
and songs. As Indigenous people of Turtle Island, we use our traditional drums as
a way to connect with spirit. The traditional drum provides opportunity for
healing as well as connecting with our ancestors. Learn how the drum can help us
on our journey to live mino bimaadiziwin, the good life.

Presenter: My name is Aj’a. I am Anishinaabe on my mom’s side and on my dad’s
side I am Red River Métis. I am a mother and a Helper. I walk with my Anishinaabe
name that was passed on to me by my kukom from 4 generations before me. My
kukoms on both sides were medicine women. I walk with different teachings that
have been passed down from my family and other people I’ve connected with on
my journey. I carry those teachings in my bundle, my spirit, my blood and my
bones. I am truly grateful for this way of life.
As you may know I lived at Villa Rosa over 24 years ago as a young mother. I was
17 when moved there and began my motherhood journey. I also went to school
at APC when I had my daughter. I share this part of my story with you so you
know when I come and join your circles, I come with experiential knowledge. I
understand what’s it’s like to be a teenage mother and to reach out for supports
in my community. I am grateful for Villa Rosa and APC for the guidance and
kindness they’ve showed on my journey. Meegwetch for inviting me to share
teachings at the Adolescent Parent Day, I am honored.

APD Schedule: The day starts at 9:15am with a light breakfast. Career Trek will be
presenting from 10:00-10:30, followed by Aj’a’s Drumming is Medicine
presentation from 10:45-11:45. Lunch will be served at 12:00pm. Please bring
formula or lunch for your children as this will not be provided. At 1:00pm, there
will be 3 breakout sessions – Library Services, STI Games, and a photobooth.
Participants will rotate between the 3 sessions.

Participants staying until the end of the day will receive a gift bag, filled with
goodies!

This year’s Adolescent Parent Day will have a Halloween theme. All participants
will be entered to win a prize. If the participant or their child is dressed in
costume, they will receive a bonus entry!

Pre-registration is mandatory as space is limited. We hope to accommodate
everyone’s requests.

SERVICE PROVIDERS:
To register (participants and service providers) please email Pamela at
apin@apin.org. If a participant is unable to attend, please feel free to send a
substitute.
Information required:
1. Service provider’s name and contact information
2. Organization
3. How many participants and babies/children will be attending from your
organization (participants will sign in and provide their names at
registration)
4. Meal requests: If a vegetarian or vegan meal is required, please provide the
attendee’s name with the corresponding meal request. Meal requests can
only be accommodated if prearranged.

Please register no later than Friday, October 18th, 2024.

APIN Conference
2024-05-16 09:00 - 15:30 | Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 2L7, Canada
You are invited to
“Nurturing Resilience: The Many Ways Parents, Service Providers and Communities can Help Children Thrive”
Speaker: Michael Ungar, Ph.D., is a Family Therapist and Professor of Social Work at Dalhousie University where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience. His research on resilience around the world and across cultures has made him the number one ranked Social Work scholar in the world, with numerous educational institutions, government agencies, not-for-profits and businesses relying on his research and clinical work to guide their approaches to nurturing child, family, organizational and community wellbeing under stress. He the author of 18 books for mental health professionals, educators, caregivers and employers, including his most recent works The Limits of Resilience: When to Persevere, When to Change, and When to Quit, a book for individuals and organizations under stress, and Working with Children and Youth with Complex Needs: 20 Skills to Build Resilience, a book for mental health professionals. As well as having received numerous awards for his work, including the Canadian Association of Social Workers National Distinguished Service Award and being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Dr. Ungar also maintains a blog, Nurturing Resilience, which can be read on Psychology Today’s website.
To view a sample of Dr. Ungar’s work, please go to his website www.michaelungar.com
Presentation: In this fast-paced, story-filled presentation, Dr. Ungar will show that our children’s resilience is much more than their individual ability to overcome adversity. It is just as much the result of how well their parents, caregivers, extended families, schools and communities work together to help children navigate their way to the resources they need for wellbeing, and whether those resources are made available to children in ways children experience as meaningful. In addition to exploring what resilience means to children from many different backgrounds, Dr. Ungar will also provide nine practical strategies parents, caregivers and service providers can use to help children thrive, no matter a child’s emotional, psychological or behavioral problems.
Specific learning objectives for this presentation are:

To understand how children and families with complex needs use “problem” behaviours to enhance their resilience and wellbeing when more socially acceptable solutions are not available;
To become familiar with how to assess resilience;
To learn about nine resilience-promoting resources necessary for positive child development;
To develop strategies for working without resistance with hard-to-reach, culturally diverse children, adolescents, and their families;
To discuss the many ways services can be structured for children and their caregivers that make resilience more likely to occur.

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/apin-conference-tickets-813419277957
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Virtual Presentation
2024-01-19 09:00 - 12:00 | online
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an APIN Virtual Presentation

“Towards the Window of Tolerance; helping ground children’s fight, flight, and freeze responses”

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SPEAKER: Julie Walsh holds a Master’s in Social Work and has practiced child and family therapy for almost 15 years, working primarily with children, youth, and adults involved with Family Services. Her focus on trauma, attachment, regulation, and reunification has led her to develop manuals, workshops, and training programs for a variety of government and non-profit agencies throughout Manitoba and Eastern Canada. In addition to her clinical practice, she uses her knowledge and experiences in working with families with complex needs to teach caregivers, professionals, and youth. Her work with families and professionals is grounded in the assumption that we are all doing the best we can, that we are all aspiring to do better, and that we are all continually evolving.

PRESENTATION: We all have a Window of Tolerance, which according to Dan Siegel describes: “The best state of ‘arousal’ or stimulation in which we are able to function and thrive in everyday life”.

When we are within our Window of Tolerance, or optimal state we are able to learn effectively, relate well to others, understand and relate well to ourselves, experience empathy, connect with others around us, and we are able to think, plan, and reflect on our experiences. When we are not in our Window of Tolerance we become overly (hyper) aroused or under (hypo) aroused- which may result in excess energy, irritability, low or flat mood, reactivity, anxiety, or difficulty concentrating. Our Window of Tolerance is impacted by things such as our Neurobiology, our early or significant childhood experiences, the environment and community in which we grow up, and our own unique coping skills. Caregivers can enhance children’s Windows of Tolerance, and doing so will increase our children’s resilience, emotional development, and out attachment with them.

This workshop aims to utilize the knowledge gathered in the previous workshops to

Explain why helping regulate children and bring them to their windows of tolerance is necessary in connecting with children, teaching children, and increasing their emotional development.
Describe signs of dysregulation and regulation
Understand the flight/flight/freeze/fawn responses
Describe the bottom-up concept of Regulate, Relate, Reason (RRR)
Describe strategies using RRR to ground children’s fight/flight/freeze responses and calm their brain stems, repair relationships, and increase reasoning and reflective capacity.

To register, please go to:
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Virtual Lunch and Learn
2024-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 | online
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an APIN Virtual Presentation

“Canada Revenue Agency: Benefits and Credits”

LOCATION: Online – Microsoft Teams
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SPEAKER: Sean Matyas is a CVITP and Benefits Outreach Officer with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Sean joined the federal public service in 2017 and has held several positions within the Individual Returns Directorate. Sean joined the Outreach team in July of 2021, where he is responsible for community engagement and facilitating information sessions about the importance of income tax filing, and information about individual benefits and credits from the CRA.

PRESENTATION: Please join us for a presentation on different benefits and credits related to being a parent like; the Canada child benefit, disability tax credit (DTC), child disability benefit, childcare expenses, Canada dental benefit, Manitoba fitness amount, Manitoba children’s art amount and more. There will also be time for a Q&A on general tax related questions.

To register, please go to:
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APIN Virtual Presentation
2023-12-15 09:00 - 12:00 | online
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an APIN Virtual Presentation

“Adverse Childhood Experiences; Understanding the impact of developmental trauma”

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SPEAKER: Julie Walsh holds a Master’s in Social Work and has practiced child and family therapy for almost 15 years, working primarily with children, youth, and adults involved with Family Services. Her focus on trauma, attachment, regulation, and reunification has led her to develop manuals, workshops, and training programs for a variety of government and non-profit agencies throughout Manitoba and Eastern Canada. In addition to her clinical practice, she uses her knowledge and experiences in working with families with complex needs to teach caregivers, professionals, and youth. Her work with families and professionals is grounded in the assumption that we are all doing the best we can, that we are all aspiring to do better, and that we are all continually evolving.

PRESENTATION: Adverse Childhood Experiences; Understanding the impact of developmental trauma.
The impact of early childhood trauma can have far reaching effects on an individual and community level. Within this workshop we explore the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on a child’s development and ways to enhance resilience. This workshop focuses on understanding how adverse childhood experiences can impact and shape a child’s behaviours, regulation, attachment, and overall wellbeing. The workshop aims to increase understanding and awareness by providing:

An explanation of the Adverse Childhood Experiences and Developmental Trauma
An overview of the neurobiology of trauma, and the implications this has on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Descriptions and examples of different trauma responses
Describing some common behaviours associated with developmental trauma and ways caregivers and service providers can support these.
An overview of Positive Childhood Experiences, and how to enhance these for children, youth, and families we support.

To register, please go to:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/apin-virtual-presentatiom-tickets-767180867627?aff=oddtdtcreator

APIN provides the opportunity for information to be shared, however may not endorse or promote the materials or views conveyed.

Adolescent Parent Day
2023-10-26 09:15 - 14:30 | Manitoba
ADOLESCENT PARENT DAY INVITATION
Thursday, October 26, 2023
9:15am to 2:30pm
Norwood Hotel
112 Marion Street

Please join us for APIN’s Annual Adolescent Parent Day (APD)

This year at APD, APIN is pleased to present the following:

Jean MacKinnon presenting Keys to Attachment
“Want to have a better relationship with your child? Want to see your child succeed in the world? In this presentation you will learn about simple keys to being closer to your child. You will learn about how certain responses to your child can result in better behaviour and feeling more secure. And since attachment is about knowing you have someone you can turn to, we will talk about your own history of attachment relationships and how they impact you to this day.
Jean MacKinnon is a family counsellor in Winnipeg who has worked with children and their parents for over 30 years. Jean specializes in working with families who have experienced trauma, abuse and attachment disruptions. Jean has been offering trainings in attachment for over 15 years and incorporates attachment principles and approaches in all of her work.”

AND

Aj’a sharing The Four Medicines Teaching and Drumming
“Aniin, Boozhoo, Tansi. Makade Makwa dizinikaz migizi dodem. My spirit Name is black bear the name I was given when I came to this physical world is Aj’a. I am Anishinaabe from Pinaymootang First Nation and Red River Métis from St. Adolph. I am a mother, aunty, sister, helper and cultural and ceremony worker/coordinator. Some of the teachings I carry in my bundle include drum teachings, four direction teachings, cedar bath ceremony, pipe ceremony, traditional medicine teachings, drum teachings, sacred fire teachings, and sacred bundle teachings. Some traditional groups I facilitate are drum circles, medicine bag teachings, dream catchers and beading.
I became a mom at a young age. When I realized I was pregnant at the age of seventeen, I decided to live at Villa Rosa with the hopes of learning some skills that will help me on my journey of motherhood. I lived at Villa Rosa in the main building and when I had my daughter, I moved on to the independent living apartment (next door). During the time I spent living at Villa Rosa I felt loved and cared for. My experience was wonderful and I am grateful for the opportunity to start my motherhood journey there. I’ve experienced motherhood at a young age now, I feel like I am back where I’m meant to be, walking with moms on their motherhood journey. One thing I did not have when I was a new mom was connection to culture and identity. Now that I walk with ceremony in my life, I feel it’s my responsibility to share what I know to those who want to learn. While at Villa Rosa I will be sharing knowledge about cultural teachings and traditions. I am grateful for this opportunity.
I am passionate about learning and sharing traditional teachings and walking alongside people on their healing journey as they seek mino bimatiziwin, the good life. I am grateful for each day I am given to walk in this physical world. I am forever grateful for our ancestors who have kept our ceremonies alive so that we can have healing. Meegwetch/Ekosi.”

The day starts at 9:15am with a light breakfast. Jean will present at 9:45am until 10:45. Following Jean’s presentation, Mia Elfenbaum will speak briefly about MyBaby Parenting Resource. Aj’a will present from 11:00 to 12:00. Lunch will be served at 12:00pm. Please bring formula or lunch for your children as this will not be provided. At 1:00pm, there will be 4 breakout sessions – Thai Chi, Library Services, a photobooth and an All levels (prenatal-friendly) workout. Participants will rotate between the 4 sessions.

Participants staying until the end of the day will receive a gift bag, filled with goodies.
This year’s Adolescent Parent Day will have a Hallowe’en theme. Participants whose child is dressed in costume will be entered in a draw to win a prize!

Pre-registration is mandatory as space is limited. We hope to accommodate everyone’s requests.

SERVICE PROVIDERS:

To register (participants and service providers) please email Pamela at
apin@apin.org. If a participant is unable to attend, please feel free to send a substitute.

Information required:

Service provider’s name and contact information
Organization
How many participants and babies/children will be attending from your organization (participants will sign in and provide their names at registration)

Please register no later than noon Thursday, October 19, 2023.
We look forward to seeing you!

Virtual Presentation "Empowering Young Parents Series - Fifth Circle: Certificates and Setting Goals"
2023-05-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Manitoba
You are Invited to an APIN Virtual Presentation
“Empowering Young Parents Series”
Fifth Circle: Certificates and Setting Goals

LOCATION: Online – Go to Meeting
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PRESENTATION: Certificates and Setting Goals – This final session will be a sharing circle for participants as they receive “Certificates of Participation” with 6 hours of professional development in Early Years Learning. I will provide a breakdown on the use of SMART goal setting worksheets for participants to learn how to create workable family goals.
SPEAKER: Ko’ona Saber
Empowering Young Parents Series:
First Circle: Introductions and overview of series
Second Circle: Indigenous Perspectives on Bonding and Attachment
Third Circle: Understanding Lateral Violence
Fourth Circle: Families Mending Building Resilience
Fifth Circle: Certificates and Setting Goals

“Many of us were brought up by dysfunctional parents who hated themselves, who were taught to hate themselves so they (often unknowingly) pass it on to others around them. Finding yourself on the receiving end? See it as a gift for you to seek strength and supports to help keep it out. Lateral violence is an energy. You decide to let it in, things can’t come into you without your consent” ~ Tasha Beeds

To register, please go to:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/apin-virtual-presentation-tickets-636323449567

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Empowering Young Parents Series - Third Circle: Understanding Lateral Violence
2023-05-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Manitoba
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an APIN Virtual Presentation
“Empowering Young Parents Series”
THIRD CIRCLE:
Understanding Lateral Violence
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PRESENTATION: Understanding Lateral Violence – This session will be fact based on the origins
of lateral violence. I will outline when it occurs, how to identify it and what individuals can do to
address lateral violence in their own family circles.

SPEAKER: Ko’ona Saber

Empowering Young Parents Series:
First Circle: Introductions and overview of series
Second Circle: Indigenous Perspectives on Bonding and Attachment
Third Circle: Understanding Lateral Violence
Fourth Circle: Families Mending Building Resilience
Fifth Circle: Certificates and Setting Goals
“Many of us were brought up by dysfunctional parents who hated themselves, who were taught
to hate themselves so they (often unknowingly) pass it on to others around them. Finding yourself
on the receiving end? See it as a gift for you to seek strength and supports to help keep it out.
Lateral violence is an energy. You decide to let it in, things can’t come into you without your
consent” ~ Tasha Beeds

To register, please go to:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/apin-virtual-presentation-tickets-628263792917

APIN provides the opportunity for information to be shared, however may not endorse or
promote the materials or views conveyed.

Virtual Presentation "Empowering Young Parents Series - Fourth Circle: Mending Families Building Resilience"
2023-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | online
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an APIN Virtual Presentation
“Empowering Young Parents Series”
Fourth Circle:
Mending Families Building Resilience
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PRESENTATION: Families Mending Building Resilience – In 1994 the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) created the Aboriginal Healing Foundation which has since provided the basis for much of the community healing tools we find available for today’s generation. We will explore the role Colonial institutions like Residential School and Canadian child welfare policies have had upon our families and how communities have coped with the ongoing challenges of mainstream society. Young families are supported and have many opportunities for healthy choices as Reconciliation activities can be seen blossoming through agencies like Manitoba’s First Nations Family Advocate Office. This session will provide hands on tools and activities that young parents can make use to bolster their parenting.
SPEAKER: Ko’ona Saber is member of the Bizhiw doodem (Lynx Clan) from Peguis First Nation, where her father Walter George Cochrane was integral in the reclamation of indigenous cultural practices prior to her birth in 1970. She has much personal and professional experience in advocating and assisting families who have children with additional support needs. Ko’ona has extensive experience in helping to strengthen and support indigenous families through work in health promotion, indigenous issues, community development in addition to providing cultural programs and supportive services. She has been sharing her traditional teachings for over thirty years, primarily through teaching using her Anishinabe hand drum and medicine bundle. Ko’ona is married to Ivon Saber a landowner at Ayers Cove on east Lake Winnipeg, 5 minutes south of Wanipigow First Nation, they spend their winter months in the Kootenays of British Columbia.
Empowering Young Parents Series:
First Circle: Introductions and overview of series
Second Circle: Indigenous Perspectives on Bonding and Attachment
Third Circle: Understanding Lateral Violence
Fourth Circle: Families Mending Building Resilience
Fifth Circle: Certificates and Setting Goals
“Many of us were brought up by dysfunctional parents who hated themselves, who were taught to hate themselves so they (often unknowingly) pass it on to others around them. Finding yourself on the receiving end? See it as a gift for you to seek strength and supports to help keep it out. Lateral violence is an energy. You decide to let it in, things can’t come into you without your consent” ~ Tasha Beeds
To register, please go to:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/apin-virtual-presentation-tickets-623398320157

APIN provides the opportunity for information to be shared, however may not endorse or promote the materials or views conveyed.

Virtual Presentation
2023-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Manitoba
You Are Invited To
an APIN Virtual Presentation
“Empowering Young Parents Series”

SECOND CIRCLE:
Indigenous Perspectives on Bonding
and Attachment

LOCATION: Online – Go to Meeting
Empowering Young Parents Series – Second Circle: Indigenous Perspectives on Bonding and Attachment
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SPEAKER: Ko’ona Saber is member of the Bizhiw doodem (Lynx Clan) from Peguis First Nation, where her father Walter George Cochrane was integral in the reclamation of indigenous cultural practices prior to her birth in 1970. She has much personal and professional experience in advocating and assisting families who have children with additional support needs. Ko’ona has extensive experience in helping to strengthen and support indigenous families through work in health promotion, indigenous issues, community development in addition to providing cultural programs and supportive services. She has been sharing her traditional teachings for over thirty years, primarily through teaching using her Anishinabe hand drum and medicine bundle. Ko’ona is married to Ivon Saber a landowner at Ayers Cove on east Lake Winnipeg, 5 minutes south of Wanipigow First Nation, they spend their winter months in the Kootenays of British Columbia.
PRESENTATION: Indigenous Perspectives on Bonding and Attachment -This session will have an overview on the Tipi Teachings that shares Indigenous child development and family structures. A Power Point presentation will give insights on kinship and child-rearing as they have been influenced by colonization; how families have been affected, leading to the topic of Lateral Violence.
Empowering Young Parents Series:
First Circle: Introductions and overview of series
Second Circle: Indigenous Perspectives on Bonding and Attachment
Third Circle: Understanding Lateral Violence
Fourth Circle: Families Mending Building Resilience
Fifth Circle: Certificates and Setting Goals
“Many of us were brought up by dysfunctional parents who hated themselves, who were taught to hate themselves so they (often unknowingly) pass it on to others around them. Finding yourself on the receiving end? See it as a gift for you to seek strength and supports to help keep it out. Lateral violence is an energy. You decide to let it in, things can’t come into you without your consent” ~ Tasha Beeds
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Virtual Lunch and Learn - Get Your Benefits and Credits!
2023-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Manitoba
You Are Invited To
an APIN Virtual Lunch and Learn
“Get Your Benefits & Credits!”

SPEAKER: Lisa Herie is a CVITP and Benefits Outreach Officer with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Lisa joined the federal public service in March 2006 and has held several positions within the Individual Returns Directorate, joining the Outreach team in August 2022. She is one of two Outreach officers for the province of Manitoba and is responsible for community engagement and facilitating information sessions about the importance of income tax filing, individual benefits and credits, and how best to apply for and receive these benefits.

PRESENTATION: In this presentation we will talk about benefits & credits relevant to parents, including the Canada Child Benefit, Child Disability Benefit, GST, Canada Workers Benefit, and more. We will also talk about how to potentially have your return filed for free, and how to recognize and keep yourself safe from CRA scams!

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Virtual Presentation "Empowering Young Parents Series - First Circle"
2023-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | online
You Are Invited To
an APIN Virtual Presentation
“Empowering Young Parents Series”
FIRST CIRCLE: Introductions and Overview of Series

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SPEAKER: Ko’ona Saber is member of the Bizhiw doodem (Lynx Clan) from Peguis First Nation, where her father Walter George Cochrane was integral in the reclamation of indigenous cultural practices prior to her birth in 1970. She has much personal and professional experience in advocating and assisting families who have children with additional support needs. Ko’ona has extensive experience in helping to strengthen and support indigenous families through work in health promotion, indigenous issues, community development in addition to providing cultural programs and supportive services. She has been sharing her traditional teachings for over thirty years, primarily through teaching using her Anishinabe hand drum and medicine bundle. Ko’ona is married to Ivon Saber a landowner at Ayers Cove on east Lake Winnipeg, 5 minutes south of Wanipigow First Nation, they spend their winter months in the Kootenays of British Columbia.
PRESENTATION: Traditional Family Parenting – Indigenous peoples have always had the knowledge to raise a child holistically; preparing them to make positive choices, enjoy healthy relationships, healthy children create healthy communities. Today Indigenous teachings are a source of strength and identity for many moving forward reclaiming their ancestral identity by seeking out indigenous knowledge holders. Sharing openly promoting pride and history from an Indigenous peoples Worldview exposing the breakdown of Indigenous family systems due to colonization, enforced by residential schools and perpetuated today through mainstream child welfare systems. Traditional Family Parenting workshops helps bring awareness of the success Indigenous Family Systems have and how we can continue these teachings illustrating positive parenting skills and working to prevent cultural degradation.
Empowering Young Parents Series:
First Circle: Introductions and overview of series
Second Circle: Indigenous Perspectives on Bonding and Attachment
Third Circle: Understanding Lateral Violence
Fourth Circle: Families Mending Building Resilience
Fifth Circle: Certificates and Setting Goals
“Many of us were brought up by dysfunctional parents who hated themselves, who were taught to hate themselves so they (often unknowingly) pass it on to others around them. Finding yourself on the receiving end? See it as a gift for you to seek strength and supports to help keep it out. Lateral violence is an energy. You decide to let it in, things can’t come into you without your consent” ~ Tasha Beeds
To register, please go to:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-presentation-tickets-580674291437

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APIN Lunch and Learn - Helping Families Affected by Addictions
2023-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Manitoba
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SPEAKER: Sheila Bogoch – Sheila Bogoch has been a staff member at BHF since 1989. She has taken on a variety of roles including Director of the on-site Daycare, parenting facilitator, and development and facilitation of staff training.

PRESENTATION: The Behavioural Health Foundation provides in-residence treatment for adults and families affected by addiction and co-occurring mental health issues. This presentation will include:
– brief overview of BHF, including referral information
– the benefits for both parents and children when families are able to be together
in treatment
– programming and services for families at BHF
– questions and discussion by participants are welcome.

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APIN Virtual Lunch and Learn - St John Ambulance's Naloxone Training
2023-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Manitoba
St John Ambulance’s Opioid Poisoning Response Training Program (OPRT) provides
a trauma-informed and de-stigmatized approach to opioid poisoning awareness.
The CONDENSED version of our full program consists of a 45-minute course delivered in a
virtual classroom, which includes information on:
• Stigma & Harm Reduction
• How to respond to an opioid poisoning
• How to administer nasal Naloxone
Participants who complete the course will receive nasal naloxone to use in an
emergency. Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses the effects of opioids on the
brain. It is an important tool that can save the life of someone experiencing an opioid
poisoning.
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Gestational Diabetes: Supporting Moms as Health Care Professionals
2022-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Manitoba
This presentation on gestational diabetes, will focus who is at risk, current treatment options and what are some of the unique challenges working with this population.
SPEAKER: Oribim Kingson – Oribim is a General Dietitian with the Women’s Health Clinic. She has spent most of her career working as a diabetes educator. She uses a weight neutral approach to nutritional counselling. Her vision is to support individuals in a way that enables them reach their health goals without fear or shame by providing the knowledge and tools to make healthy decisions confidently.
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Helping Canadians Access Benefits - An introduction to the Benefits Wayfinder
2022-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Manitoba
Searching for government benefits can feel like wading through a huge ocean of information. With so many benefits programs out there, it can be hard to know where to start. Learn to help people seeking ways to boost their incomes and/or reduce their expenses by simplifying the search for government benefits using the Benefits wayfinder. This simple, easy-to-use, plain-language online tool is a valuable aid for anyone supporting people to access benefits. Community Financial Counselling Services (CFCS), a local not for profit, United Way member agency is working with other local/regional organizations to share details about this on-line tool and support & train staff in its use. This training is for anyone/any organization who works directly with people living on low and modest incomes and is interested in learning about ways to help clients increase their incomes by accessing government benefits.
SPEAKER: Sally Massey Wiebe – Sally holds a Bachelor of Human Ecology from the U of M (BHEc) and the designation of Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada (AFCC). She has worked with the United Way, not for profit agency Community Financial Counselling Services (CFCS) for many years as a Financial Counsellor, the Financial Empowerment & Literacy Coordinator and Tax Training & Benefits specialist. Much of her work involves building capacity within community organizations to financially empower their program participants through tax filing and access to government benefits programs.
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ADOLESCENT PARENT DAY
2022-10-27 09:15 - 14:15 | Manitoba
Please join us for APIN’s Annual Adolescent Parent Day (APD) at the Norwood Hotel, 112 Maryland Street.
This year, APIN is pleased to have Sally Massey Wiebe present at APD. Sally is a Certified Counsellor under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and Accredited Financial Counselor Canada (AFCC). Her presentation, “Money Talks! Does yours say “Good Buy!” or “Goodbye”?”, will ask if you ever wonder what triggers the choices you make about money? This fun and interactive session will help you to learn all about your relationship with money without having to do any math! Plus, come find out if you are getting all the financial benefits and credits, you and are eligible for and where to go to get help with navigating the complicated world of financial benefit programs.
The day starts at 9:15am with a light breakfast. Sally will present at 10:00am until 12:00pm (with a 15-minute break). Lunch will be served at 12:00pm. Please bring formula or lunch for your children. At 1:00pm, there will be 3 breakout sessions, Thai Chi, Library Services, and an All levels (prenatal-friendly) workout. Participants will rotate between the 3 sessions.
Participants staying until the end of the day will receive a gift bag, filled with goodies.
Pre-registration is mandatory as space is limited. We hope to accommodate everyone’s requests.
SERVICE PROVIDERS:
To register (participants and service providers) please email Joanne Waskin at
apin@apin.org. If a participant is unable to attend, please feel free to send a substitute.
Information required:

Service provider’s name
Organization
How many participants and babies/children will be attending from your organization (participants will sign in and provide their names at registration)

Please register no later than noon Thursday, October 13, 2022. We look forward to seeing you!

Seven Grandfathers Teachings
2022-10-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Manitoba
The Anishinaabe have survived by following their ancient philosophy of living a good life, since time immemorial. This philosophy helps all living beings to remain connected to the Great Spirit, our Mother the Earth, and to each other. It is our belief that all races were given these universal teachings which are required to live in harmony with oneself, among others and all the living beings on Mother Earth.
SPEAKER: Allen Sutherland, also known by his spirit name Waabishki Mazinazoot Michtaatim (White Spotted Horse), and of the Bizhiw Doodem (Lynx Clan), Anishinaabe member of Skownan First Nation, Treaty 2 Territory, Turtle Island.
Allen’s strong Anishinaabek roots run deep and always present, leaving him in the unique position of being a conduit between Traditional and Contemporary World. Allen had the opportunity of working within First Nations, Federal and Provincial Governments, including grassroots community work for over 30 years. Allen provides facilitation and training under his own company of WHITE SPOTTED HORSE, Inc, for over 15 years, where he is often a sought-after resources person on the history and culture of the Anishinaabe of Turtle Island. Allen is living out his life purpose as Anishinaabek Historian, Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Nation Builder and Healer of many healing bundles. Allen is part of the Speakers Bureau of the TREATY RELATIONSHIPS COMMISSION OF MANITOBA for over 15 years.
Allen is currently the Earth Lodge Keeper of the First Nations Treaty 2 Territory. Website: Lodge.FNT2T.com
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APIN half day session - “Skills for Defusing Anger and Resolving Conflict”
2022-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Manitoba
Skills for Defusing Anger and Resolving Conflict
In these changing times, there has been an increase in polarization within communities around issues of health care and, in some cases, increased distrust for health care professionals, service providers and public officials in general.
These dynamics include misunderstanding, miscommunication, and tensions, both spoken and unspoken.
This workshop is for service providers who work with young parents and encounter challenges providing support when the young parent may be expressing anger and defensiveness towards the service provider.
In this inspiring yet practical half-day session, participants will connect with their peers, provide one another emotional and practical support, share/brainstorm ideas for best practice, and explore/enhance tools for application to the specific challenging scenarios health care professionals face in 2022.
Facilitator – David Dyck
David draws on a wealth of practical knowledge to inspire and equip others to make difficult moments better, clearer, happier and more productive. He is an energetic and dynamic speaker who sparks the imagination while also equipping participants with the ideas and skills needed to address real-world dilemmas. In addition to his Chartered Mediator credentials, David holds both undergraduate and master’s degrees in Conflict Resolution.
Training Organization: Facilitated Solutions
Website: https://workplaceconflict.ca/
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APIN Lunch and Learn - Reclaiming Our Power Through Care
2022-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | online
DATE: Tuesday, June 7, 2022
TIME: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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SPEAKER: Courtney Teetaert, (she/her) lives in Winnipeg. She is a partner, and a parent of 2 kids. Most of her career has been as a nurse working at Children’s Hospital on the cancer and organ transplant ward. She has recently completed her Master of Nursing from the University of Manitoba with a research focus on the power in care. Courtney is a curious daydreamer who likes to spend her time being outside and doing crafts. She is currently working on a quilting project that represents her findings from her nursing research.
PRESENTATION: This presentation will acknowledge the struggles we face caring for others in the busy and noisy world we live in and how the emotional work we use to connect with others can feel like such a burden. Coming from the experience of being a bedside nurse and bringing in the knowledge of others, this presentation will bring to light how our connective work we create in providing care makes us stronger. By shifting the focus of care from burden to power, we can uncover how caring for others is a radical act that we can use to create change.
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APIN Virtual Spring Conference "Working in the Context of Indigenous Health: A decolonized and trauma-informed informed approach to supporting young parents"
2022-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Manitoba
Indigenous knowledges and practices are becoming a recognized and significant component of service delivery systems that support healing and wellness. Such practices are being incorporated and integrated throughout the work of helpers and healers in many Indigenous and mainstream organizations. This conference will draw on decolonizing methodologies and trauma informed approaches to discuss ways to support young parents in their journeys. Specific attention will be given to self-care of the service provider in efforts to address wholistic health and encourage principles necessary for trauma-informed organizations.
SPEAKER: Renee Linklater, PhD – Renee is a member of Rainy River First Nations in Northwestern Ontario. She has over 25 years of experience working with Indigenous healing agencies and First Nation communities. Renee has worked across the health and education sectors as a frontline worker, program evaluator, curriculum developer, educator/trainer, and researcher. She is an international speaker on trauma and healing and is the author of Decolonizing trauma work: Indigenous stories and strategies and editor of Connected in Creation: A Collection of Lived Experience through Cultural Expression. Renee is the Senior Director of Shkaabe Makwa – Centre for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Wellness at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is actively involved in several system level initiatives across the province.
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Traditional Family Parenting - Indigenous Child Development
2022-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Manitoba
The western world has only begun to understand and honour Indigenous knowledge systems and views on Child Development. It is now time to reclaim Traditional Knowledge and provide the unique perspectives by our own people sharing Indigenous philosophies. Decolonization is the process of Reclaiming of who we are as Indigenous people; by reaching into our past and connecting with our Ancestral identity in order to heal our people. We are witnessing harmful colonial cycles unfolding as many are in the healing process to make positive changes.
In promoting the pride and traditional teachings with our people we will make a better future for the next generation. Traditional teachings are a source of strength, identity and survival that helped us to understand who we are and how to relate to the natural world. The teachings are still in our communities where they have been sacredly held. The teachings are here for generations to come, as parents and grandparents we have a duty and the responsibility to ensure that they are shared and promote parenting practices of our ancestors.
Teachings came in many forms, some are from an ancient time when the world was a very different place, before it changed to the world we see today. Some are teachings of the natural world which were lessons from the animals, birds, fish, plants and trees, nature was the original teacher. The Creator made plants and animals first we learned about relationships and parenting skills from the animals. How nature parents is how we parent, Grandparents were the teachers, sharing the wisdom gained through years of life experience, taught and role modelling the importance of choosing words carefully to not bring harm to another and be careful in how you walk so the generations to come will know how to walk in a good way.
SPEAKER: Ko’ona Saber – Ko’ona is member of the Bizhiw doodem (Lynx Clan) raised in Peguis First Nation, where her father Walter George Cochrane was integral in the reclamation of indigenous cultural practices prior to her birth in 1970. As a single mother to a strong, spirited child Ko’ona has much personal and professional experience in advocating and assisting families who have children with additional support needs. Ko’ona has extensive experience in helping to strengthen and support indigenous families through work in health promotion, indigenous issues, community development in addition to providing cultural programs and supportive services. She has been sharing her traditional teachings for over thirty years, primarily teaching with her indigenous hand drum and medicine bundle. After studying and working in Ottawa, she returned to Manitoba in 2006 and obtained an Early Childhood Education diploma from Red River College 2010. June 21, 2017 Ko’ona married Ivon Saber a land-owner at Ayers Cove on east Lake Winnipeg, where they spend their days during the warm seasons.
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APIN Virtual Lunch and Learn - “Dragonfly Support Program”
2022-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Manitoba
Please join Leigha Phelps and Jennifer Sheridan Westdal from the Women’s Health Clinic Dragonfly Support Program to find out how we can help to support individuals and families who have experienced Pregnancy and Infant Loss.
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APIN Virtual Conference - “Anxiety and Youth”
2022-01-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Manitoba
“Anxiety and Youth”
Many youth experience mental health disorders like anxiety. This presentation will include an overview of common anxiety disorders in youth and the potential origins and influences of these disorders. Social media, biology, awareness, all contribute to these experiences. A review of common treatment modalities will also be discussed including resources that can be accessed by youth and those that support them.
Speaker – Dr. Lindsay Woods
Dr. Woods is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Clinical Services with the Multidisciplinary Assessment and Consultation Centre (MACC). She has worked at New Directions since 2015, starting as the Clinical Administrator in Community Homes for Children service area. She then took on the role of Manager of Clinical Supports in Home Services before moving to her current position. Dr. Woods has training and experience using a variety of psychotherapy models such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) but views the foundation of therapy from a client-centred and strength-focused perspective.
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APIN Virtual Lunch and Learn - “Thrive Community Support Circle”
2022-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Manitoba
SPEAKER: Rhonda Elias-Penner – Rhonda came to Thrive, then known as Pregnancy and Family Support Services, in spring of 2010 as an Applied Counselling student, working in the Resource Centre. After graduating with Honors, Rhonda was hired as the Community Support Worker for the summer program. In the fall of the same year, she was hired as the coordinator for the child care centre and the ‘drop in’ centre. In 2015, Rhonda stepped in as acting director and for the past 6 years has been the executive director of Thrive Community Support Circle. As mother of 2 sons, now both young adults, one who was diagnosed with autism and septo-optic dysplasia, among other challenges, she has always had a passion for working with families, supporting and empowering those experiencing marginalization, discrimination. This has always been a passion for her throughout life.
PRESENTATION: As the Executive Director of Thrive Community Support Circle, it has given Rhonda Elias-Penner such a sense of joy and humility to be a part of this incredible organization and watch it grow and change to meet the needs of community during the past ten years. Rhonda is both proud and humble to work alongside such dedicated staff and volunteers, under the guidance of their Board of Directors, and with the generous support of donors and funders. This agency has withstood the challenges and changes of society to ensure they continue to answer every call for help that they receive. Being able to provide basic human needs, child care, and crisis support when people are in need of stability, security, and safety, allow them to focus their energy on change for themselves and their families, learn and build their skills, set goals and achieve them. Rhonda has developed and grown as a person and a leader having the privilege to be a part of their journey and watch these incredibly strong and resilient people turn these opportunities into stories of starting over, re-building, breaking down barriers and building success.
Programs and services-Rhonda will provide a description of each of the following services and how we support the community in a holistic wrap around way:

Counselling
Mental health and wellness
Financial empowerment
Drop in services
Food security and basic needs support
Crisis and advocacy
Family support and stabilization
Early learning and child care based on attachment and inclusion
Job skills training and leadership development
Cultural diversity and understanding programming
Gender based programming including violence prevention

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