BENT ARROW
TRADITIONAL HEALING
SOCIETY
2nd Floor
10117 – 150 Street
T5P 1P2
Office:
Fax:
Website: www.bentarrow.ca
E-Mail: baths@bentarrow.ca
Bent
Arrow Traditional Healing Society is committed
to building on the strengths of Aboriginal children, youth and their families
to enable them to develop spiritually, emotionally, physically and
intellectually in the following areas:
· Education
· Life Management Skills
· Career & Job Preparation
· Walking Proudly in Both Worlds
Who is The Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
Bent
Arrow Traditional Healing Society is a
non-profit, charitable organization established in November 1994, to provide
direction and support for a variety of services targeting Aboriginal children,
youth and their families.
Programs presently in operation…
Adult Employment Programs:
CCT (Construction)
Employment
programs for Aboriginal people over the age of 18.
Rites of Passage - Full time
cultural, educational, life management program for Aboriginal youth between the
ages of 12 to 15.
Kokomish House - Long term
residential program for Aboriginal youth, 12-17 years old, who are in care of
Children Services.
A transitional
housing project for homeless families ranging in the age of 15-29 years old.
Long term
residential program for Aboriginal youth who are pregnant or parenting and in
the care of Children Services.
Coyote Kids
A weekly
cultural program for Aboriginal children 6-12 years of age. With a summer camp in July and August.
Coyote Pride
In School
mentoring program for children in grades 4-6
A long-term
intensive home visitation program, which provides services to pregnant women
and first time parenting families.
Nitotemak
Foster care for
Aboriginal children and youth in the care of Children Services.
Provides
Aboriginal pre-school children with an opportunity to develop and learn
different skills to be successful in the school system.
Sacred Circle Family Intervention
An in home
family support program for families involved with Children Services or Family
Enhancement.
Community Parents
A program to
support the natural helpers in the community in supporting other families.
Circle of Hope
Wholistic
support program for Aboriginal survivors of residential schools.
Wind Dancers
Pre-Employment
program for youth ages 16-29.
Parent Link Centre
A gathering
place for Aboriginal families, that provides free programs and resources so
they can share, experience and bond in a safe and caring environment
Community Connections Resource Centre
A centre where
Aboriginal youth, Adults and Families can access community resources and
cultural connections.
Soup & Bannock
A free community
meal offered on the last Friday of the month except for July and August. All people are welcome.
Two Worlds Aboriginal Awareness
Workshop
A two-day
workshop designed for non-Aboriginal agencies who are working within the
Aboriginal community.
Health for Two Drop-in Site:
Where pregnant
moms can get free milk coupons, bus tickets and receive information on prenatal
and postnatal care.
Other Resources Available are:
Family Outreach - Available for program participants.
7 Generations Family Enhancement Unit - Supports for people who have
Children Services involvement. Available Monday to Friday.
Children’s Community Response Team – Provide supports to youth and
there families with suicide prevention, parent/youth conflict, mental health
assessments and crisis intervention.
Partners for Kids and Youth – a community based collaboration to
serve families in the Abbotsfield area.
AADAC – Counselling services
available every Wednesday.
STDC Clinic – On-site nurse available every Wednesday.