PARENT INFORMATION PAGE
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Click below to access a list of Educational activities to engage with from home or on the fly!
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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.
SD57 INDIGENOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR
Check here for important dates! We will be updating this calendar regularly. We will include events within our district and from in our local communities. If you have any other information that you would like included on the calendar please e-mail: indigenoused@sd57.bc,ca
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
About 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:
basic needs like food and shelter,
mental health and addictions support,
legal and financial assistance,
support for seniors, and much more.
Visit: https://bc.211.ca/
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.
Key Facts
KIDS HELP PHONE
Key Facts
Kids Help Phone (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across Canada) 1-800-668-6868
SEVENTH GENERATION CLUB
Seventh Generation Club encourages First Nations students to stay in school and attend regularly, while encouraging them to study hard and prepare for their futures. It is free to join.
Good to Know
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Important Info
The 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 parents and students to help with planning for higher education.
Good to Know
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in B.C. only
Good to Know
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Key Facts
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 Language Status Report and Language Fact Sheets.
KUU-US CRISIS LINE SOCIETY
Important Info
KUU-US Crisis Line Society First Nations and Aboriginal Specific crisis line available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Adults/Elders (250-723-4050), Child/Youth (250-723-2040), Toll Free Line (1-800-588-8717)
ABORIGINAL LEARNING LINKS
Key Facts
Aboriginal Learning Links offers resources to help your child pursue or continue colleague or university studies in BC, including information on budgeting, scholarships, housing, on-campus services and more.