Jean Marie River First Nation

Canada · <25 Employees

We promote and support healthy, strong families through a variety of programs. Our goal is to provide the services needed for all family members - children, youth and adults - to thrive in our community. Focus areas for Health and Wellness Programs and Services atJean Marie River include: Addiction awareness and counseling/treatment when needed We acknowledge and honour people who choose sobriety We encourage adults to act as positive role models for children and youth Supporting recovery and healing through a variety of initiatives We encourage healing through awareness (i.e. awareness of residential school issues), in part by organizing community healing workshops and life skills workshops, and by providing access to traditional healers through DHSSA Supporting parents and families through awareness programs, parenting workshops and providing immediate support for families in crisis We organize family gatherings and provide a space for youth and seniors' programming activities Encouraging physical health, wellness and food security We promote nutritional awareness and encourage the use of traditional foods whenever possible We provide basic medical services We support community gardens with assistance from the Territorial Farmers' Association Source: Jean Marie River Community Plan 2013Read More

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