PARENT INFORMATION
TUTORING & MENTORING
The Indigenous Tutoring & Mentoring Program provides free support and guidance to Indigenous children, teenagers, and students as they pursue their academic and personal goals.
PARENTING VIDEOS
Parenting Videos
How to Raise Successful Kids -- Without Over-Parenting | Julie Lythcott-Haims | TED
Positive Reinforcement - Tips for teaching and parenting
The secret to motivating your child | Jennifer Nacif | TEDxSanDiego
HELPFUL LINKS
Site links are in the descriptions
211 BRITISH COLUMBIA
211 is a free and confidential service that connects people to helpful and vital resources in their community.
We provide information and referral to a broad range of community, government, and social services that assist with:
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basic needs like food and shelter,
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mental health and addictions support,
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legal and financial assistance,
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support for seniors, and much more.
Dial 2-1-1 on any phone or visit https://bc.211.ca/
KIDS HELP PHONE
Kids Help Phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across Canada: 1-800-668-6868
CRISIS LINES
Crisis Centre BC has a list of crisis lines anyone in BC can call anytime:
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9-8-8 (call or text) - National Suicide Crisis Helpline
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310-6789 - BC Mental Health & Crisis Response (no area code needed)
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1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) - BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line
KUU-US CRISIS LINE SOCIETY
KUU-US Crisis Line Society has Indigenous-specific crisis lines available 24 hours a day 7 days a week
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Adult/Elder Line: 250-723-4050
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Child/Youth Line: 250-723-2040
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BC Wide Toll Free: 1-800-KUU-US17 (1-800-588-8717)
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Métis Crisis Line: 1-833-METISBC (1-833-638-4722)
FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY
First Nations Health Authority has some resources that maybe be helpful for parents and for club meetings, including resources about children’s oral health, Jordan’s Principle, traditional foods fact sheets, Parents as First Teachers, and Healthy Food Guidelines for First Nations Communities.
CAREER JOURNEYS ROLE MODEL PROGRAM
Career Journeys Role Model Program has a great guide for families and students to help with planning for higher education.
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
First Peoples’ Cultural Council supports the revitalization of Aboriginal language, arts and culture in BC and provides funding and resources to communities. It includes resources such as the 2022 Report on the Status of B.C. First Nations Languages and Language Revitalization Fact Sheets.
ABORIGINAL LEARNING LINKS
Aboriginal Learning Links offers resources to help your child pursue or continue college or university studies in BC, including information on budgeting, scholarships, housing, on-campus services and more.
ATTENDANCE WORKS
Attendance Works has parent flyers, school handouts, key messages and fact sheets designed to help schools and parents improve student attendance at school.
ERASE BULLYING
Erase = Expect Respect & a Safe Education has reporting tools and resources about bullying.
INDIGENOUS ADULT AND HIGHER LEARNING ASSOCIATION
Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association is a good way to connect to the Aboriginal controlled adult and post-secondary educational institutes in BC.
BC ASSOCIATION OF PARENT ADVISORY COUNCILS
BC Association of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) has a number of downloadable resources designed for parents, such as Bullying Stops Here, the School Meeting Survival Guide, and other advocacy resources.
SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & GRANTS
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Get help! Applying for schools or awards can be overwhelming. Ask your Indigenous Grad Coach, Indigenous Education Worker, school counsellor, teacher, principal, parent/guardian, siblings or friends to help with your applications.
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Check with your parents' work: sometimes the company or union will have a closed bursary or scholarship.
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Check with the schools you are applying to for entry scholarships/bursaries/grants. *specifically the Indigenous recruitment and support staff.
ALL STUDENTS
Student Aid BC
Scholarships Canada
BC Scholarships
Work BC
Belair Insurance Company - belairdirect Scholarship
BCPVPA - Information
INDIGENOUS SPECIFIC
Indigenous Student Scholarships - Ministry of Education
Aboriginal Learning Links: A BC Post-Secondary Resource
Indspire Bursaries and Scholarships
BC Scholarship Society
BCPVPA - Information
Government of Canada Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
NVIT External Awards
RBC Indigenous Student Internship Program
M'akola Development Services' Scholarships & Bursaries