First Nations, Inuit & Metis Resources
The resources on this page offer supports to First Nations, Inuit and Metis parents and guardians, as well as to our staff members as we continue our journey of truth and reconciliation, in becoming ever more trauma informed, culturally responsive, and safe for Indigenous children and their families within SD 91.
SD 91 Indigenous Education
The SD 91 Aboriginal Education Program webpage has a variety of links and resources.
The Parent’s page has information for a variety of topics including Health and Wellness and Language and Culture.
The Educator's page includes information on trauma informed practices, mental health and wellness, and resources for reconciliation work with residential schools.
First Nations Child and Family Caring Society and Jordan's Principle
“The Caring Society stands with First Nations children, youth and families so they have equitable opportunities to grow up safely at home, be healthy, get a good education and be proud of who they are”
They provide information about indigenous knowledge and ways to get involved with reconciliation. The also provide information for accessing Jordan’s Principle support.
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“Jordan’s Principle aims to make sure First Nations children can access all public services in a way that is reflective of their distinct cultural needs, takes full account of the historical disadvantage linked to colonization, and without experiencing any service denials, delays or disruptions because they are First Nations.”
Further help and information about accessing Jordan’s principle can be found through the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) BC Region.
“Jordan’s Principle staff are fully available to assist children and families with service coordination and submission of Jordan’s Principle requests. They can reached by telephone at 778-951-0716 or by email at sac.principedejordancb-bcjordansprinciple.isc@canada.ca.”
“For further information on Jordan’s Principle, including step-by-step information on how to submit a Jordan’s Principle request, please see the national ISC Jordan’s Principle website.”
Individuals with First Nations Health Authority benefits can access free counselling services, online or in person through three different programs:
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Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support (available to anyone who attended a residential school and family members of people who attended)
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Mental Health and Wellness Counselling in BC (general mental health supports with funding available to reimburse for travel costs and counselling services) Call 1-855-550-5454 for more information.
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Health Support Services (available to survivors, family members, and other affected) Call 1-855-550-5454 for more information.
To find a mental health counsellor in your community or available online who is registered with FNHA click here.
Visit the FNHA website here to learn about these and other resources including crisis support lines, virtual health care, virtual substance use and psychiatry service, and the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.
This is a government program that provides support to anyone who was a residential school student and to their families (this can include children and grandchildren who have suffered intergenerational trauma).
The program will pay for counselling, cultural support programs, and help in navigating the system.