|
|
|
|
|
|
 Métis Family and Community Justice Services
Link to:
Metis Family Community Justice Services of Saskatchewan Inc (MFCJS) has a provincial mandate to design, develop and implement services at the regional level for Metis in Saskatchewan. Among many other things, MFCJS has been working with 30 Community Action Projects for children around the province. MFCJS are now at a point where they are looking to long-term funding for these projects. The projects have been running with very limited resources and have found significant success in working with children and families at risk. They need continued support from community, regions and government sources in order to continue programs and services for children. Health Canada is the program funder, employing three managers, one that works with MFCJS staff, one with First Nations organization and one for all other organizations. MFCJS works to support the projects and help them find resources. A call for proposals stimulated the following community organizations and after a few years of development, the projects were realized. Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) is a program of Health Canada, designed to meet the needs of children, aged 0 – 6, "at-risk" and their families. They offer various programs from pre-school, parenting programs, child care, community kitchens, community gardens, working in partnership with other community agencies and organizations to ensure access for families. A few of these include: Children's Haven in Prince Albert, Meyowayowin Children's Visiting Program at Pinegrove Correctional Institution, Mother/Child Futures; Child and Family Enhancement Program in Archerwill, Beauval Mom and Tots program, Child Hunger Program in Moose Jaw; Ristus Program in Regina; SAK's Student and Kids Program in Saskatoon; EGADZ in Saskatoon; Kapachee in Fort Qu'Appelle; Metis Heritage Corporation crisis program in Melfort, Stoney Rapids, Uranium City, Wollaston, and Battleford have programs as well. MFCJS continues to make headway on many of the issues facing Métis families, there is so much more that needs to be done. Another program offered by MFCJS the Aboriginal Courtworker Program. Lori Skjeie and Debbie Ross are the two courtworkers. They work with youth and adults providing advocacy and information, speaking on behalf of clients in court. There are three half-time justice workers, who work with a community steering committee to address justice issues for youth and families, as well. This is an area of tremendous need.
Contact Information
Métis Family and Community Justice Services Telephone: (306) 242-6886 |
