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"This year, the NPCL conference has been a transformative experience, filled with impactful moments and essential tools for those working on the front lines with families. Our speaker shares how this event has provided new tools and invaluable support for practitioners, helping them guide young fathers on their journey. 🌟 The importance of fathers in their children's lives cannot be overstated, and through intimate and meaningful conversations, practitioners can positively influence the future of thousands of families. At this conference, we are committed to preparing the ground for a better future, clearing obstacles, and planting seeds of hope and growth. As we move forward in the 21st century, it is vital to equip new fathers with the resources and support they need to face challenges. We want them to know that, while the journey may be rocky, they are not alone. We are here to smooth the road and provide the necessary tools for a smoother journey. We invite you to follow our testimonials and learn more about how we are making a difference in the lives of families. Don't miss out on any details and follow our content on all platforms for more inspiring stories and useful strategies! 💬👨👩👧👦 Are you ready to be part of the change? Follow NPCL and join our community dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening families. Together, we can create a lasting impact! #NPCL2024 #ifc2024 #FatherhoodConference #CommunityImpact #ParentingTools #SupportForFathers #InspiringStories #TransformingLives #FamilyStrength

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Child and family services organizations globally are seeking to rapidly adapt to address the increasingly complex needs of vulnerable families and create better outcomes for the children they serve. Join Deloitte and ESN today for a webinar that will explore some of the key characteristics of leading child and families’ services organizations – including a strong capability around leading and managing change and driving evidence-based, iterative transformation aligned to outcomes: https://deloi.tt/3TsHhio

Really excited to be taking part in this free online webinar. Talking about living experiences of both myself and carol who are living with FASD. We both had similar experiences but also the differences in those experiences due to our FASD. https://lnkd.in/ec2M6APm

What better way to start the week than with a delivery of freshly printed Strategic Plans! Mercy Connect is proud to launch its new 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, as we continue to support people in need to live fulfilled lives. There are five, key strategic priorities which will be focused upon over the coming years, including: 1) Community Service “Develop holistic, innovative, high quality and inclusive community services to respond where there is an indentified need”. 2) Social Justice “To steward the Mercy Ministry Companions theological formation process and advocate for social justice”. 3) Respect “Deepen our commitment to respect the dignity of every person with a preferential option for the poor and marginalised”. 4) Safety and Well-being “Ensure accountable and integrated systems that prioritise the safety and well-being of those we service and those we work alongside”. 5) Sustainability “Strengthen organisational and financial sustainability”. I look forward to sharing progress against this new plan, to achieve our Mission: “Through the Mercy tradition to recognise the rights of adults, children and older people with a disability and to assist each person achieve their life’s ambitions in a connected and meaningful way”. Together we grow.

If you were at the Bonnyville Friendship Centre's MMEIP & Stolen Children Vigil on October 4th, 2023, you heard me introduce a new project we are spearheading! The Intergenerational GBV Engagement project will have three main components. Identify, Heal and Change. This project will identify Gender-Based Violence in each respective community by eliminating barriers for participation. Our goal, is to work alongside each respective communities Health Directors as well as Chief and Council to provide support as needed, to engage participants within each community to come and share their experiences. By identifying Gender-based violence in communities and hearing individuals' experiences, we can outline a plan of action to provide services for any gaps in programming and policy. By using cultural healing practices, we will provide barrier-free Sharing Circles, Community Feasts, Pipe Ceremonies and Missing, Murdered or Exploited Peoples Vigils, like we are today. To raise awareness, speak our truth and say the names of those we have lost, to gender-based violence. Together, we will make lasting changes to Gender-Based Violence policy in our communities. We will create trauma informed resources, supports and bridge the gap between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples, agencies, first responders and communities to end Gender-Based Violence. We welcome you to show your support, and help us get started today! Click this link to fill out our Intergenerational GBV Engagement Project Survey, and be a voice for your community! https://lnkd.in/de9_Q6mK

Institutions have the opportunity to intentionally work together with marginalized communities and develop a shared vision for racial healing. @Build Healthy Places Network is excited to share a new framework that was developed with their BIPOC-led CDC partners that provides examples of their field-building efforts and the importance of lifting up and implementing community-led racial healing models, which are essential to the work of racial healing. https://ow.ly/UrjW50PLIj6

As part of our commitment to Kaa-Wiichihitoyaahk, fostering a community that takes care of each other, we are conducting a brief survey to gather valuable insights and feedback from Métis individuals on harm reduction and substance use. Your participation in this survey will help shape the future of our harm reduction initiatives, ensuring that they are relevant to the needs of our Community. The survey will take around 10-15 minutes to complete and your responses will remain anonymous. Deadline: We kindly ask you to complete the survey by September 30th, 2023 at 11:59 PM Survey Link: https://lnkd.in/grtNEFfD At the end of the survey, you will have the option to enter a voluntary draw for a chance to win an *iPad Mini grand prize* or a runner-up prize of your choice (Option A: Drum kit Smudge kit, Option B: Red River Cart Mini Model Smudge kit, Option C: Ribbon skirt or shirt). Your perspective is invaluable to us, and by sharing your thoughts and experiences, you are helping us improve and grow our harm reduction efforts, ensuring everyone’s voices are heard.