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Protection, Safety, Prevention, Knowledge, & Understanding.

At Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services we believe that each individual has dignity and worth in the eyes of the Creator.

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Vision Statement

To empower individuals, families and member communities to sustain an environment of safety and well-being for their children, to develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, utilizing their culture, beliefs and traditional practices.

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Kanaweyimik Origin

According to Elder Norman Sunchild, the Cree name "Kanaweyimik" has its origin in two meanings or messages that pertain to the care of children:

  • To the Parents "take care of your children"
  • To the Children - "ask their parents to take care of them".
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Mission Statement

The mission of Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services is to protect children and to aid in their healing and the strengthening of families through the provision of holistic, culturally relevant services that respect the heritage, values, ceremonies, and traditions of our member communities.

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Programs & Services

Kanaweyimik has three main programs operating at this time. Each is funded from different sources and complements each other. The funding from other sources has enabled us to provide more comprehensive and effective services for our members.

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Events

Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services offers events for the whole family. Check back often to see the various event listings as they are updated.

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Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services currently provide statutory and support services to the following member communities:

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Moosomin First Nation

Pop. 1512

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Saulteaux First Nation

Pop. 1158

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Sweetgrass First Nation

Pop. 1673

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Mosquito First Nation

Pop. 1243

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Protection, safety, prevention, knowledge, understanding for our member communities.