Social Development

Wellness Programs:

Offering services which promote healthy lifestyles through fitness classes, informative nutrition workshops, community health fairs and preventive healthcare initiatives.

Mental Health Services:

Offer counseling and support to help with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma. This includes group therapy, mental health awareness campaigns, and stress management workshops.

Band Membership Services:

• Manage membership records and provide support for registration and documentation.
• Assist members in accessing benefits, services, and resources available to them through their band affiliation.

Cultural Activities:

• Organize cultural events, ceremonies, and festivals that celebrate and preserve our traditions and heritage.
• Promote participation in traditional arts, crafts, music, and dance.

Cree Language Programs:

Offer language classes and workshops to promote the learning and use of the Cree language among all age groups. Language resources like dictionaries and learning materials are developed to support language revitalization efforts.

Elders’ Involvement:

Create opportunities for intergenerational knowledge sharing through storytelling, mentorship, and cultural teaching sessions. We also advocate for elders to engage in advisory roles to guide department’s programs and initiatives.

Land-Based Programs:

• Implement programs which promote land-based education that connect community members to the land through traditional practices such as hunting, fishing, foraging, and medicinal plant gathering.
• Traditional ways of life.

Public Health Roles:

• Coordinate public health initiatives aimed at disease prevention, health education, and emergency preparedness.
• Partner with local health authorities to deliver vaccination clinics, health screenings, and community health education sessions.