Language & Culture Program

The Language & Culture program works to instill pride in Carrier Sekani culture and promotes a knowledge sharing platform.

 

About the program

The program encourages Knowledge Holders to act as mentors and pass on teachings through storytelling and engaging communities in land-based survival teachings. The program works to make language and culture more accessible for the 11 member Nations CSFS serves. 

 

Who we serve 

Programs are available to all CSFS member Nations and include services for children and youth, parents, Elders and Knowledge Holders.

 

Services we offer

Services support participation and learning in cultural teachings, traditional activities and traditional territory connections. Activities include:

• Children/Youth Camps
• Cultural Fish Camp (Children in care, children not in care, parents, Elders, knowledge holders)
• Mentorship
• Traditional Parenting
• Parenting Programs
• Caregivers/Parents Group
• Support Group
• Family Well-being
• Self-esteem Care
• Teaching & Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles
• Life Skills
• Health Awareness
• Treaty Day Celebration & Activities
• Language Class
• Drum Making Workshop
• Art in the Open Project
• Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness
• Traditional Crafts
• Elders Guidance
• Food Security, Traditional Food Preparation

 

Referral process 

Contact our team for program information and details.

 

Contact us

Office Location

282 Holmes Drive
Vanderhoof, BC
V0J 3A1

Contact

Geraldine Thomas-Flurer

Telephone: (250) 567-6050
Fax:  250.567.2998
Email: geraldine@csfs.org

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Related Pages

• Family Preservation
• Health and Wellness Counselling Program

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Last modified: Friday 30-Jun-23 08:53:52 PDT