Culturally safe crisis line support services for First Nations and Aboriginal people in BC. Available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
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The First Nations Health Authority and KUU-US Crisis Response Services provide crisis line support services for First Nations and Aboriginal people in BC. The 24-hour crisis line is available 7 days a week, from anywhere in the province.
KUU-US services are for First Nations, by First Nations – all crisis response personnel are certified and trained in Indigenous cultural safety and therefore bring an understanding of First Nations history and trauma from the residential school to their roles. Last year, KUU-US helped over 10,000 individuals with mental health issues and crises related to residential school, child welfare, addiction, health concerns, divorce/separation, suicide ideation/survivorship, grief/loss, crime, abuse, peer pressure and financial distress.
The crisis line can be accessed toll-free at 1-800-KUU-US17.
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The North Vancouver School District acknowledges and honours the history and culture of the Skwxwú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations in whose territory we reside. The Skwxwú7mesh Nation, Tsleil-Waututh First Nation and Métis Nation of British Columbia are key partners in ensuring success for students of Indigenous ancestry. The North Vancouver School District’s Indigenous Education Program…
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The North Vancouver School District acknowledges and honours the history and culture of the Skwxwú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations in whose territory we reside. The Skwxwú7mesh Nation, Tsleil-Waututh First Nation and Métis Nation of British Columbia are key partners in ensuring success for students of Indigenous ancestry.
The North Vancouver School District’s Indigenous Education Program delivers culturally-appropriate educational programs and services to support the academic and personal success of students who self-identify as being of Indigenous ancestry. The term “Indigenous ancestry” embraces all First Nations, status and non-status; Inuit; and Métis peoples.
The First Nations Health Authority provides First Nations health programs in British Columbia.
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The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first province-wide health authority of its kind in Canada. In 2013, the FNHA assumed the programs, services, and responsibilities formerly handled by Health Canada’s First Nations Inuit Health Branch – Pacific Region. Their vision is to transform the health and well-being of BC’s First Nations and Aboriginal people by dramatically changing healthcare for the better.
The First Nations Health Authority plans, designs, manages, and funds the delivery of First Nations health programs and services in BC. These community-based services are largely focused on health promotion and disease prevention – such as:
• Primary Care Services
• Children, Youth and Maternal Health
• Mental Health and Addictions Programming
• Health and Wellness Planning
• Health Infrastructure and Human Resources
• Environmental Health and Research
• First Nations Health Benefits
• eHealth Technology
Culturally safe crisis line support services for First Nations and Aboriginal people in BC. Available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
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The First Nations Health Authority and KUU-US Crisis Response Services provide crisis line support services for First Nations and Aboriginal people in BC. The 24-hour crisis line is available 7 days a week, from anywhere in the province.
KUU-US services are for First Nations, by First Nations – all crisis response personnel are certified and trained in Indigenous cultural safety and therefore bring an understanding of First Nations history and trauma from the residential school to their roles. Last year, KUU-US helped over 10,000 individuals with mental health issues and crises related to residential school, child welfare, addiction, health concerns, divorce/separation, suicide ideation/survivorship, grief/loss, crime, abuse, peer pressure and financial distress.
The crisis line can be accessed toll-free at 1-800-KUU-US17.
A school program for First Nations youth aged 14 to 19.
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The Eslha7an Youth program is open to First Nations students aged 14 to 19. Up to 20 students are enrolled in individualized programs that include the core academic subjects of English, Math, Social Studies and Science at grades 9–12, as well as an elective of Cultural Art, a program developed in partnership with the Squamish Nation. Students learn the Squamish language, history and cultural traditions, and participate in traditional handcrafts in the classroom, in a longhouse program and through outdoor activities. Guest speakers and local field trips focus on healthy lifestyles and community involvement.
Many students also work on the ArrowMight learning system, a remedial English and Math program based on Canadian and First Nations history and geography.
Students work towards the 80 credit Dogwood graduation program or the Adult Dogwood Certificate. Additional course credits can be earned through Distributed Learning, with the Youth Teacher providing help as needed.
Squamish Nation has a Youth Development Coordinator, Youth Centre, recreation centre, Social Development Office, the Eslha7an Employment Centre and Training Centre, and Eslha7an Learning Centre.
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The Learning Centre provides First Nations students (15-19 yrs) with adult basic education and Dogwood Diploma. There is a learning disability program for various ages and an over 19 program. The Family Health Centre provides drug and alcohol counselling, a health clinic and legal aid. The Youth Development Coordinator also assists youth (10-18 yrs) with court and probation.
Youth Development Coordinator Natalie Baker
The TW Nation promotes healthy development in children, families and communities.
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The Tsleil-Waututh Child and Family Development Centre works to promote healthy development in children, families and the community by using a strength based approach that is family focused, community based and culturally inclusive.
Family focused means we will help the family in identifying what their goals are and support them in reaching those goals.
We plan on using as many community supports and resources, as possible, to help families reach their goals. Some families may find it hard to use certain supports, the centre will then work with parents to deal with those road blocks or look at other supports.
Although the centre will have the Tsleil-Waututh culture as part of its curriculum, the centre will also look at other First Nation’s cultures and the cultures of the families who are enrolled in the centre. Staff will share their culture as well as work on showing the children other cultures.
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The North Vancouver School District acknowledges and honours the history and culture of the Skwxwú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations in whose territory we reside. The Skwxwú7mesh Nation, Tsleil-Waututh First Nation and Métis Nation of British Columbia are key partners in ensuring success for students of Indigenous ancestry. The North Vancouver School District’s Indigenous Education Program…
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The North Vancouver School District acknowledges and honours the history and culture of the Skwxwú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations in whose territory we reside. The Skwxwú7mesh Nation, Tsleil-Waututh First Nation and Métis Nation of British Columbia are key partners in ensuring success for students of Indigenous ancestry.
The North Vancouver School District’s Indigenous Education Program delivers culturally-appropriate educational programs and services to support the academic and personal success of students who self-identify as being of Indigenous ancestry. The term “Indigenous ancestry” embraces all First Nations, status and non-status; Inuit; and Métis peoples.
Mountainside is North Vancouver School District’s Alternative School, targeting students in Grades 9-12.
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Mountainside Secondary School (MSS) is the North Vancouver School District’s smallest and newest secondary school, meeting the Ministry of Education requirements for funding as an Alternative School (BCEDAlternate Program Policy).
MSS functions as part of the continuum of social/emotional/behavioural supports that are available to all students at all secondary schools in the NVSD, and targets students in Grades 9-12 (ages 14-19). MSS aims to allow for varied and alternate pathways to graduation (80 credit or Adult) or School Completion, and beyond.
Features include:
– Student to teacher ratio of approximately 15:1,
– Creative, non-punitive, restorative approach to solving problems
– Strong community partnerships with: Vancouver Coastal Health, Ministry of Children and Family Development, Parkgate, Capilano, and North Shore Neighbourhood House Youth Services
– Access to both on-site doctor and nurse
– Broad range of elective offerings
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A school program for First Nations youth aged 14 to 19.
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The Eslha7an Youth program is open to First Nations students aged 14 to 19. Up to 20 students are enrolled in individualized programs that include the core academic subjects of English, Math, Social Studies and Science at grades 9–12, as well as an elective of Cultural Art, a program developed in partnership with the Squamish Nation. Students learn the Squamish language, history and cultural traditions, and participate in traditional handcrafts in the classroom, in a longhouse program and through outdoor activities. Guest speakers and local field trips focus on healthy lifestyles and community involvement.
Many students also work on the ArrowMight learning system, a remedial English and Math program based on Canadian and First Nations history and geography.
Students work towards the 80 credit Dogwood graduation program or the Adult Dogwood Certificate. Additional course credits can be earned through Distributed Learning, with the Youth Teacher providing help as needed.