BGC Parenting's List: Hulitan

Journeys of the Heart Cultural Learning Program
Hulitan Family & Community Services Society

Early Childhood Educator, Julia Ext. 250, julia@hulitan.ca
Caregiver SupportWorker, Suzanne Ext.250, suzanne@hulitan.ca
Caregiver Support Worker, Amanda Ext. 250, akauffman@hulitan.ca

A "cultural learning program for Aboriginal children 2-5 years and their caregivers. This program utilizes culturally appropriate activities to build on the capacity of urban Aboriginal children and families as they prepare to enter the education system"
Holistic development focused.
Supports parents/caregivers as primary teachers of Aboriginal children and supports traditional roles of extended family members in the education of Aboriginal children.

Aboriginal Children and Families

Hulitan Family and Community Services Society also provides Kwe'an'latel Intensive Parent Support Program.

Kwen'an'latel Intensive Parent Support Program
Hulitan Family & Community Services Society
Kwen'an'latel Family Development, Lauren Ext.252, lauren@hulitan.ca
Kwen'an'latel Family Development, Winnie Ext.251, winnie@hulitan.ca
Kwen'an'latel Parent Group Facilitator,Joleen Ext.243, joleen@hulitan.ca


"Kwe'an'latel Intensive Parent Support Program was designed in collaboration with the local Aboriginal community to meet the needs of urban Aboriginal parents and families. The information provided is culturally appropriate and relevant to the circumstances in which we live today" (HFCSS).

This program is designed for any Aboriginal parents who may:
-Be involved with MCFD
-Be at risk of having their child(ren) removed into MCFD care
-Have had or are planning to have, their child(ren) returned to
them from MCFD
-Have a parenting program as part of their risk reduction service
plan

The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 1:30 pm for 16 weeks and offers education, counseling and support. Participants will receive weekly one-on-one support based on their individual needs.

Access is a closed intake MCFD referral process


Hulitan Family and Community Services Society also provides support for families age 6-12 through the Family Advancement Program (Currently being revamped). It also offers 'Journeys of the Heart Cultural Learning Program' an innovative cultural learning program for Aboriginal children 2-5 years and their caregivers.