The National Child Welfare Outcome Matrix 2024 (CWLC)

The National Child Welfare Outcome Matrix (NOMi ) was developed in consultation with provincial, territorial and First Nations service providers as an initiative of the Provincial/Territorial Directors of Child Welfare (DCW) and Human Resources Development Canada to provide a common framework for reporting on outcomes for children and families receiving child welfare services.

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WJS: Using Well-Being Domains to Share Stories & Build Community (ALIGN's Well-Being eBlast August 2024)

 August 15, 2024

This month we feature Aaron Hachkowski’s experience of piloting the toolkit at WJS. Aaron is a Program Director and oversees sites across Alberta and Ontario. He found that gathering stories for each of the toolkit’s seven well-being domains was a way to support learning and community between very diverse sites

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ALIGN Association’s Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

 August 1, 2024

ALIGN Association of Community Services is dedicated to upholding the principles of Truth and Reconciliation and are committed to supporting the well-being of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children, youth, families, and communities

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Loving Our Children: Finding What Works for First Nations Families (FNCFS)

 August 1, 2024

Canada Research Chair in First Nations Child and Family Services Implementation 2023-2030

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Alberta Treaty & Land Acknowledgement Resource Directory

Learn more about treaties, regions and land acknowledgements; an important part of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s calls to action

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ALIGN's 20 Great Ways for Children, Youth & Families to Honour National Indigenous History Month

Check out this fun, interactive, flip-card activity for children, youth and families! 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.

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Updates - Compensation and Agreement-in-Principle for long-term reform of FNCFS and Jordan's Principle

Update on the final settlement agreement on compensation, the agreement-in-principle on long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and on a long-term approach for Jordan's Principle, and the implementation of immediate measures

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Rainbow Literacy: Stories Sharing Each Client's Journey (ALIGN's Well-Being eBlast July 2024)

 July 15, 2024

This month we feature Barbare Moore Coffey's experience of piloting the toolkit at a small FRN in rural southern Alberta. Barbara is the Executive Director of Rainbow Literacy and found in the toolkit a way to make storytelling fundamental to learning and understanding impact.

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Culture is Healing: An Indigenous Child & Youth Mental Wellness Framework 

 July 11, 2024

First Nations are disproportionately represented in the number of people dying by toxic drug poisoning. The Our Children Our Way Society recognizes the urgency of this crisis and that an immediate and dedicated response is needed now.

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