Child, Youth and Family

Supports the development and delivery of sport and recreation opportunities for Indigenous youth across Epekwitk / PEI who live both on and off reserve. Programs and activities include:

• Fundamental movement through play programs (Active Start)
• Sports camps
• Tournaments
• Coaching opportunities
• Competitions

Offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to gather together, learn new recipes and prepare a meal to take home to their families.

Supports Epekwitnewaq Mi'kmaq students reach their full potential by encouraging academic, cultural, and social growth from Early years to grade 12. Education Program staff work closely with administrators, teachers, and staff of John J. Sark Memorial School, Westisle Family of Schools, Bluefield Family of Schools, and Morell Family of Schools to address the unique needs of First Nations students. Areas of focus include:

• Ensuring education services better reflect student needs, culture and language
• Helping students and their families develop goals to address school absenteeism and discontinuation
• Providing technology support and innovative learning solutions for students, staff, and schools
• Increasing opportunities for Mi'kmaq language and cultural instruction across the province

Provides support and prevention services to assist Mi'kmaq families who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing difficulties at home that could impact the overall safety and wellbeing of their children.

Provides online resources and downloadable Toolkit that help Indigenous youth. Includes:

• Toolkit for Indigenous youth, their teachers and support workers
• Mini Toolkit for Indigenous youth 11 years and younger
• Collective healing guide
• Two-spirit dictionary and more

Provides up to $2000 for Indigenous youth-led projects in Kanata / Canada to support Indigenous youth.

• Mobility aids
• Wheelchair ramps
• Services from Elders
• Assessments and screenings
• Medical supplies and equipment
• Mental health services
• Therapeutic services such as speech therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy

• Land-based activities
• Respite care (individual or group)
• Specialized programs based on cultural beliefs and practices

• Specialized school transportation
• Tutoring services
• Teaching assistants
• Psycho-educational assessments
• Assistive technology and electronics
• School supplies