Families

First Nations-specific | Inuit-specific | Métis-specific

Resources to support families with young children.

General:

Aboriginal journey to healing: information sheet 
Examines family violence in Aboriginal communities and provides eight tips for dealing with abuse.
Source: Alberta Children’s Services

Aboriginal shelters in Canada 
Presents an interactive map of Canada that lists Aboriginal shelters by province or territory.
Source: National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence (NACAFV)

Steps in the Right Direction: Connecting and Collaborating in Early Intervention Therapy with Aboriginal Families
(new guide published July 2007)
A guide developed for occupational therapists (O.T.), physiotherapists (P.T.) and speech language pathologists (S.L.P.) who provide early intervention therapy services to Aboriginal children, families and communities in British Columbia.
Source: BC Aboriginal Child Care Society

A Sense of Belonging : Supporting Healthy Child Development in Aboriginal Families
Best Start Resource Centre, 2006 (in collaboration with Spirit Moon Consulting, Waabinong Head Start, Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres, Ontario Native Woman’s Association, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada, Ontario Native Woman’s Association, Union of Ontario Indians, Métis Nation of Ontario and Nishnawbe-Aski Nation). This manual was developed to improve service delivery to Aboriginal families in Ontario. It shares important information about what Aboriginal people feel they need to support their families in having happy, healthy children.

Healthy Parenting Home Study Program
A program for expectant parents, caregivers, and parents of children from infancy to age five. The program is a self-led study that enables parents to expand their knowledge on parenting in the comfort of their own home. Growth and development, physical and emotional needs, and positive discipline strategies are some of the topics that are discussed in this home study program. Free registration for this course!