Former Foster Kids Share Their Visions for the Future (The Tyee)

 July 29, 2025

National interviews with people who grew up in the child services system call for preventive, compassionate support.

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Creating Hope Society The Indigenous Boys Matter Too! program

 July 16, 2025

The Indigenous Boys Matter Too! Program (IBMT) is a non-therapeutic wellness program that utilizes cultural teachings, journaling, sharing circles, community building and artistic expression to understand the historic, interpersonal and intergenerational traumas and barriers we may experience as Indigenous Male's.

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CCCYT Launching New Podcast Beyond the System: Former Youth in Care Empowered by Experience

 June 18, 2025

Hosted by the CCCYT’s former youth in care advisory committee, this podcast raises awareness about trauma as it relates to (former) youth in care.

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ALIGN Report "Empowering Futures: Gatherings for Indigenous Child Welfare Sovereignty" April 2025 

 May 24, 2025

The ALIGN gathering, Empowering Futures Gatherings in Treaty 6 (Edmonton) and Treaty 7 (Calgary), focused on Indigenous Child Welfare Sovereignty, allowing us to engage in deep discussions about Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare, the barriers and opportunities in Alberta, and what meaningful action looks like moving forward.

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ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers May 2025

 May 21, 2025

CONNECTIONS is monthly newsletter designed to support Foster and Kinship Caregivers to ensure First Nations, Metis & Inuit children in their care have access to cultural resources, activities and events that broaden their cultural awareness.

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Results Are In! The Family and Natural Supports Program Improves Youth Well-Being and Prevents Homelessness (homeless learning hub)

 May 15, 2025

This infographic provides aa snapshot of how the Family and Natural Supports (FNS) program supports youth and their families, including those they consider significant in their lives—such as chosen family, Elders, coaches, and teachers—to foster stronger relationships, resolve conflicts, and help prevent youth homelessness.

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Cope - A Valuable Resource for Caregivers of Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma

 May 6, 2025

Are you a caregiver of a child who has experienced trauma? Register for COPE and learn strategies to help you and your child cope and recover.

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ALIGN Empowering Futures Presentation Materials

 April 30, 2025

This event allowed us to engage in deep discussions about Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare, the barriers and opportunities in Alberta, and what meaningful action looks like moving forward.

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ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers April 2025

 April 22, 2025

CONNECTIONS is monthly newsletter designed to support Foster and Kinship Caregivers to ensure First Nations, Metis & Inuit children in their care have access to cultural resources, activities and events that broaden their cultural awareness.

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