First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada

1. Addressing equity, inclusion and cultural awareness

1.1. Create exhibitions that bring to life the challenges and dreams of First Nations communities with the goal of promoting understanding and contributing to the process of reconciliation between Aboriginal Peoples and people in Canada

1.2. Politically active to address the inequity in current funding models and quality of education, as well as child health care initiatives

1.3. News hub of updates, progress reports and current initiatives to improve the health and well-being of First Nations families

2. Other Information

2.1. FNCARES: Partnership with the University of Alberta translating research on the structural drivers of disadvantage for First Nations children, youth and families into pragmatic, community-based solutions, and to involving children and youth in this process

2.2. The P.H. Bryce Award for Children and Youth is awarded every two years to young people who individually or collectively advocate for the safety, health or well-being of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children and youth.

2.3. Maintains a free annotated database on Aboriginal children, youth and families. The database currently has over 2,500 articles with up to 50 new articles each year.

3. Vision and Goals

3.1. Ensuring First Nations children and their families have equitable opportunities to grow up safely at home, be healthy, achieve their dreams, celebrate their languages and culture and be proud of who they are.

3.2. "We value holistic knowledge and practices that support First Nations communities to love, respect and nurture First Nations children, young people, and families."

4. Services and Programs for students and Families

4.1. Support educators in providing opportunities for young people to take part in activities that foster reconciliation and culturally based equity for Indigenous children and youth

4.2. Indigenous Kids Rights Path (IKRP) is a place where Indigenous children and youth and First Nations children and youth on and off reserve can find links to help or resources if they feel their rights are not being respected.

5. How are Services and Programs Accessed?

5.1. Many of their services and programs are web based, allowing individuals all over to Canada to access and participate

5.2. They organize nation-wide events to promote First Nations issues and provide concrete ideas to promote reconciliation and equity issues at the community level