Kunuwanimano (Kuno) https://kunuwanimano.com

1. Services

1.1. To provide information and educate clients, Bands/Communities about their Rights and Responsibilities under the Child and Family Services Act; provide culturally appropriate dispute resolution options to clients, bands, communities and Children’s Aid Societies in the form of traditional mediation practices which include the “Circle”.

1.2. To receive and respond to notices of hearings on relation to child welfare matters ensuring the pertinent Band/Community is notified according to the community services agreements; provide consultation and support to local.

1.3. To provide individual or group counselling both individually or in groups for children, youth and adults; provide community presentations, self help groups, parenting and other support programs.

1.4. To recruit and retain Aboriginal Foster caregivers and homes in accordance to rules and regulations outline in the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, provide training and support to Aboriginal Foster caregivers; provide assistance with voluntary/customary care placements within the catchment area

1.5. Develop and deliver programs at the community level in accordance to culture, tradition and heritage

2. Communities

2.1. The Kunuwanimano catchment area encompasses a broad region in Northeastern Ontario that ranges from Hornepayne to Matachewan First Nation and includes eleven Aboriginal First Nation communities.

3. Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services is an organization that values children and is respectful and sensitive to their needs.

3.1. Our mission is to work collaboratively with our First Nations members to ensure the safety and well-being of children is secured by strengthening, supporting and encouraging the healthy development of families. We are committed to providing services in a manner that is holistically and bi-culturally appropriate for our First Nations.

4. Seven Sacrad Teachings

4.1. The Seven Sacred Teachings, also known as the Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers, is a set of teachings on human conduct towards others. They are what was traditionally and still is to this day needed in order for communities to survive.

4.1.1. Respect, Humility, Honesty, Courage, Love Wisdom and Truth.

5. Diversity and Bi-Cultural Practice

5.1. Kunuwanimano recognizes the diversity among First Nations and we understand each is unique, with different strengths, needs, resources and aspirations. Our service model will be designed to respect these differences and to promote First Nations responsibility and participation in decisions affecting their children and youth.