October 20, 2012
YOUTH PROGRAM
George Gordon First Nation
Community Based Program
Terry-Lynn McNab
Health Portfolio
GGFN Children’s Programs
Priority 1 Children’s Programs
• Children’s Programs Objectives
Objective 4
Gordon FN will integrate and expand
existing programs to increase community
knowledge and support - targeting Youth
and adolescents
GGFN Children’s Programs
Priority 1 Children’s Programs
• Children’s Programs
Activities/Outputs
– Alternative after-school programs
– Wellness programs addressing language,
culture, ceremonial and traditional teachings
– Involve Elders to provide guidance to youth in
traditional, ceremonial, cultural activities and
events
– Youth crime preventions programs
GGFN Children’s Programs
Priority 1 Children’s Programs
• Children’s Programs
Activities/Outputs
– Mentoring program
– Summer Camp
– the Family Wellness Centre will enable
access to programs and services
designed to engage the entire family
GGFN Children’s Programs
Priority 1 Children’s Programs
• Children’s Programs
Resources
– Youth Wellness Counsellor
– Family Wellness Coordinator
– Family Wellness Counsellor
– CHR/CHN
– Minor Sports
– Social Development Programs
– NCBR
GGFN Children’s Programs
Priority 1 Children’s Programs
• Children’s Programs
Success Indicators (Outcomes)
– Mentoring numbers
– Program visibility evidence (posters,
brochures, newsletter)
– >40% of youth are engaged in the
wellness programs and report high
satisfaction
GGFN Children’s Programs
Priority 1 Children’s Programs
• Data Requirements
– Participation numbers
– Education and crime statistics (e.g.
% graduation)
– Measures of cultural awareness
– Number of community referrals to engage
the youth to be involved in programs
designed for the entire family
GGFN Children’s Programs
GGFN Community Based Programming
• Restoring Harmony through Holistic
Teaching
– the four components of holistic teachings for
our youth, will lead to the development of a
healthy community and address various
social issues
• addiction, suicide, family dynamics and mental
health issues that negatively affect our First
Nation
GGFN Children’s Programs
GGFN Community Based Programming
• Restoring Harmony through Holistic
Teaching
– the four components of holistic teachings
for our youth, will lead to the development
of a healthy community and address
various social issues
GGFN Children’s Programs
Restoring Harmony through Holistic
Teaching
Spiritual Aspect
• Cultural Teachings
– Program Content will include networking with Elders
and other community members that are
knowledgeable in various aspects of Traditions and
Culture. Other activities will include Language
Classes, Dancing and Singing, Teachings on Gender
Roles, Feasts, Spirituality and Ceremonies.
GGFN Children’s Programs
Restoring Harmony through Holistic
Teaching
Physical Aspect
• Sports and Recreation Program
– A structured program will enable youth to
participate in a variety of sports not typically
offered in the community and will include
recreational activities such as music, drama
and creative writing
GGFN Children’s Programs
Restoring Harmony through Holistic
Teaching
Emotional Aspect
– Program Content will include referrals to the
Family Wellness Cordinator/Counsellor for
youth experiencing emotional issues
– talking circles that will enable youth to
discuss issues that are important to them
– various mentors that will cover a variety of
topics relevant to GGFN’s social issues
GGFN Children’s Programs
Restoring Harmony through Holistic
Teaching
Mental Aspect
• Wisdom and Logic
– Arts and Tutoring Program
GGFN Children’s Programs
Restoring Harmony through Holistic
Teaching
“These teachings are among the oldest teachings of First
Nations people. The teachings found on the Medicine
Wheel create a bio-psychosocial and spiritual foundation
for human behaviour and interaction. The medicine wheel
teachings are about walking the earth in a peaceful and
good way, they assist in helping to seek; healthy minds,
strong inner spirit, inner peace and strong healthy bodies”.
GGFN Children’s Programs
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
MON
Spiritual
TUES
Emotional
WED
Mental
THURS
Physical
FRIDAY
Youth
Choice
WEEKEND
Language
Classes
- Family
Talking
Circle Youth
Tutoring
Volleyball
Movie
Night
Round
Dance
Talking
Circle Elder
Mentors/Gue Painting
st Speaker
Photography
Cultural
Protocol
Creative
Writing
Open Gym
Singing
Drumming
Drama
Sports
Activities
Dancing
Music
Lessons
Swimming