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View All ResourcesHow to Celebrate National Indigenous History Month & National Indigenous Peoples Day this June!
This June is everyone’s opportunity to recognize and honour the achievements, history and rich cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. Here's how!

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

ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers May 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.

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

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

ALIGN Empowering Futures Presentation Materials
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.

ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers April 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.

Alberta.ca Deaths of children, youth and young Adults Receiving Child Intervention Services March 2025
Published March 2025 Deaths of Children, Youth and Young Adults Receiving Intervention Services April 1, 2015 to February 28, 2025

Alberta.ca Increasing Financial Support for Foster and Kinship Caregivers
Minister Searle Turton announced that if passed, Budget 2025 will provide a two per cent rate increase for foster and kinship caregivers, an investment of $3.1 million, to help support with the costs of raising a child or youth in their care.
