Connecting Conversations - Indigenous Language and Drumming
Provides Mi'kmaq language instruction and drumming classes from beginner to intermediate levels.
Classes are primarily offered in Mi'kmaq, speakers of other Indigenous languages are invited to participate by sharing their language during classes.
View serviceElder Support
Provides opportunities surrounding volunteerism, mentoring, elder abuse awareness, social participation and inclusion. The program promotes three key factors: healthy living and disease prevention, social activity to reduce isolation, and cultural activities to keep Elders connected to tradit...
View serviceIndigenous Skills and Employment Training
Provides career guidance, educational supports, and employment opportunities. Includes:
Career guidance: Help with job searches and writing cover letters and resumes. Also offers coaching through interview tips and techniques.
Education support: Provides education funding for 1-2 yea...
View serviceReaching Home Housing Support
Supports off-reserve Indigenous people who are experiencing home insecurity or who are facing the imminent threat of homelessness due to temporary and unexpected housing situations. Supports include:
Front-line support
Referrals
Housing placements
Access to culturally relevant ...
View serviceStrengthening Aboriginal Families Effectively
Provides support to Indigenous families who live off-reserve who are involved, or at-risk of becoming involved with Child and Family Services. Also provides support to non-Indigenous foster families and support to Indigenous youth ageing out of the Child Welfare System.
General Support for ...
View serviceTapui'tjitja'amitj (2-Spirit)
Supports 2SLGBTQQIA+ (2S+) individuals living off-reserve on Epekwitk / PEI by promoting mental well-being, understanding of issues, and reducing gender-based violence within the community. The program includes:
Monthly group meetings with cultural teachings
Quarterly land-based teac...
View serviceThe Way Forward Program
24 week employment and skills training program. The first 12 weeks are in class and the second 12 weeks are on-the-job training. Program includes:
Exploring personal strengths
Developing life-skills
Teamwork
Effective communication
Budgeting
Personal learning styles that ...
View serviceWinter Street Shelter
Overnight Summerside men's shelter that may provide short and long-term stay. Services include:
Beds
Food and drink
Access to laundry and hygiene products
Storage for belongings
Local transportation may be available (call for details)
Transition services such as job searc...
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