In Part 1 of this 2-part blog series, longtime staff member and Foster Care Support Worker Cheryl Bobb, courageously shared her journey of finding re-connection with her Indigenous culture. In this post, we look at the impact that Indigenous staff have on their colleagues and how we work to support the healing journey of our Indigenous clients and families.   ..read more

As a young Cree girl, I have vivid memories of growing up on Sakimay First Nation in southern Saskatchewan, surrounded by the embrace of my family. Living off and on with relatives, my days were filled with the joy of running around outdoors alongside my brother and younger siblings ..read more

 of Canadian families use spanking to discipline their children. However, as child protection legislation has shifted over the years, its effectiveness is being questioned in light of new research ..read more

Every culture and religion has unique rites of passage and ways to celebrate youth coming of age, and at the Learning Centers, ours is focused on graduation ..read more

to feel comfortable enough to stay overnight with us ..read more

When viewing mainstream media, mental health is mentioned far more often now and there are more discussions about this, its meaning and how to best mind one's own mental health and support others. There is power in the knowledge gained when this is discussed, and it can create an environment where mental health can be understood as synonymous with physical health and an understanding that as humans, we all have times when we struggle ..read more

When I ask around, the most common thoughts about this is that there are limitations to staff emotions in the workplace. Wherever, whenever and however emotions are expressed, we have ideas about levels of appropriateness. Pairing labels of ‘limiting’ and ‘appropriateness’ with emotions raises further questions for me ..read more

Living with mental illness can be isolating and make it hard to find help to manage the symptoms. There are many resources for mental health help but finding the right type of support or treatment can also be difficult ..read more

From it’s inception on October 10 1992, the day provides an opportunity to reflect on and to continue the important conversations about mental health that need to be had in our families and communities. Mental Health and Well-Being for All a Global Priority ..read more

How do we help that person? How can we move someone from a place of suicidal thoughts to a safety plan focused on preserving life? has written the following blog post on how to help someone at risk of suicide. If you or someone you care about needs help, call 403-299-9699 ..read more