Indigenous

Services that meet the cultural needs of Indigenous children, youth and their families are important for their health and wellbeing. You can find information about community programmes, services and outreach here.

• Anishnabeg Outreach offers information on employment, training and education, youth programs and resources, culturally based workshops and special events.
• Waterloo Wellington LHIN provides information on community services that include housing, employment, training and community outreach.
• Indigenous Healing & Wellness Program is an Indigenous community guided initiative based in Guelph that works in partnership with the Indigenous community and other health service providers to identify strategies that will improve health services for Indigenous residents of Guelph Wellington.

Indigenous Community Engagement on early years programmes and services

The Indigenous Healing and Wellness Program in partnership with the Children’s Early Years Division are holding community engagement sessions on early years programmes and services. Sessions will be held in Arthur, Rockwood, Fergus and Guelph. Light refreshments and child care will be provided. Help envision a brighter future for children together.

Please RSVP by September 20 to WellingtonIndigenousEngagement@gmail.com or contact Steve, the event facilitator, at (226) 721-8378 indicating which engagement you would like to attend and if you require child care or assistance with transportation.

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If you have information about other programmes and services that meet the cultural needs of Indigenous children, youth and families, please contact us.