Secwepemc Child & Family Services

Mind Medicine Group
2022-03-29 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-03-22 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
This weekly online program that occurs on Tuesdays until April 26 helps 13- to 18-year-olds in the Kamloops area manage anxiety and develop effective coping strategies.
Email lauralee.taylor@secwepemcfamilies.org to register or for more information.

Caregiver Series -- Kids and Sex: Having Uncomfortable Conversations
2022-03-29 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
Our ongoing Caregiver Series, co-hosted by our partners at Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre, will address “Kids and Sex: Having Uncomfortable Conversations” in this session

Circle of Security Parenting Group
2022-03-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
Sometimes we all feel lost in our parenting journey; imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.
Please direct any questions and/or completed registration forms (click link below) to ambre.conklin@secwepemcfamilies.org
Circle of Security Parenting Group Registration Form

Cultural Family (K’wseltkten) Connections
2022-03-24 09:30 - 15:00, 2022-03-23 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
We will be hosting a special “Kinship Connections” event for our Out-of-Care Caregivers and Caregivers March 23-24 to show our appreciation for all that they do to support kinship care.

If you are a caregiver with SCFSA, please email kinship@secwepemcfamilies.org for more information or to register.

Prenatal Classes
2019-11-29 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | British Columbia
Prenatal and doula connecting class will be held at our Urban office, located at 285 Seymour St.

20th Anniversary SCFSA AGM Celebration!
2019-09-20 13:00 - 21:00 UTC | British Columbia
20th Anniversary Celebration
Moccasin Square Gardens, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc
357-345 Chief Alex Thomas Way

Annual General Meeting 1 pm – 4 pm
Family activities 1 pm – 5 pm, Stick Games, Drumming, Singing, Face painting, Displays, Workshops Magician Jeremy Coyote 4 pm – 5 pm
Feast 5 pm – 7 pm
Joel West Band – 7 pm – 9 pm
Families, Elders, Foster Families, Partners
Everyone is Welcome!
For more information contact Lesley at 250-314-9669 or by email: lesley.dale@secwepemcfamilies.org

Raising a Child is Raising an Elder
2019-09-16 - 2019-09-18 | British Columbia
The Adams Lake Health Centre presents a 3-day wellness and parenting workshop with Darien Thira, PhD, Reg. Psych.
Sept 16-18 at 8am
Limited space, so please register!
For registration, please contact Julie John at julie_joh@hotmail.com or 250-879-1087.

Crisis & Trauma Resource Event
2019-09-09 - 2019-09-11 | Adams Lake Indian Band Recreation Centre
Adams Lake Indian Band welcomes Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI) to deliver on-site workshops:
Sept 9 – Anxiety in Children and Youth. Practical intervention strategies.
Sept 10 – Mental Health Concerns in Children & Youth
Sept 11 – Wellness Strategies for the helping professional
Please join us for one or all of our sessions. They are FREE!!
Meals with be served, doors open at 8:30am, event will start at 9am.

For more information on this event, please contact Jolene Anderson BSW at 250-679-7726 or janderson@alib.ca.

Secwépemc Summer Gathering
2019-08-16 - 2019-08-18 | British Columbia
This year’s summer gathering is co-hosted with Simpcw First Nation, and will be held is Jasper, AB.
https://www.facebook.com/events/464011754431444/

Closed for Easter
2019-04-18 - 2019-04-22 | British Columbia
The SCFSA office will be closed from Friday, April 19, 2019 to Monday, April 22, 2019 and will reopen on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 8:30 am. If you are a child or youth and would like to talk to someone please call the Helpline for Children at (250) 310-1234.
If this is a child protection emergency please call 9-1-1 or your local police.

Social Work Week
2019-03-10 - 2019-03-16 | British Columbia
Social Work Week 2019: Real People. Real Impact.
Social workers make a real difference in the lives of people, families and communities across the country. Every year in March, Canada celebrates the important contributions of these social justice professionals.
March 14, 2019 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm.
Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna BC
Guest speaker, Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, BCs Representative for Children and Youth.
For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-work-week-2019-real-people-real-impact-tickets-54323184106

2019 Gathering
2019-01-26 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | British Columbia
Location: Moccasin Square Gardens (TIB gymnasium)
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Honorariums for dancers all ages
Please register upon arrival
Honorariums will be distributed at the end of the evening.

ALL DRUMS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
(RSVP before JANUARY 21st, 2019)
* Honorariums for all drums that attend*

For more information contact
Lyle Thomas, Cultural Worker at: 250-314-9669 ext311
lyle.thomas@secwepemcfamilies.org

Happy Holidays!
2018-12-13 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | British Columbia
Please join us for a festive celebration!

Girls Group (8-11 years old)
2018-08-30 14:00 - 15:30, 2018-08-16 14:00 - 15:30, 2018-08-02 14:00 - 15:30, 2018-07-19 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | British Columbia
The girls group will take place at the Secwépemc Child & Family Services office, located at 300 Chilcotin Rd. This group consists of participant lead topics, such as self esteem, bullying, emotional regulation, and body boundaries.
Participation is reserved for families connected to Wellness Team Services. For more information you may contact nicole.cahoose@secwepemcfamilies.org.

Girls Group (12-14 years old)
2018-08-28 14:00 - 15:30, 2018-08-14 14:00 - 15:30, 2018-07-31 14:00 - 15:30, 2018-07-17 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | British Columbia
This girls group will take place at the Secwépemc Child & Family Services office, located at 300 Chilcotin Rd. Youth led topic discussions may include body changes, peer pressure, self esteem, emotions, and dealing with bullies.
Participation is reserved for families connected to Wellness Team Services. For more information, you may contact nicole.cahoose@secwepemcfamilies.org.

Youth & Children in Care Culture Camp
2018-08-13 - 2018-08-17 | British Columbia
Location: Dunn Lake Camp
Anticipated activities: sweat-lodge building, traditional ceremony, fishing, trapping, swimming, traditional medicine-making, traditional games & much more!
Please contact Julianne Peters for registration: julianne.peters@secwepemcfamilies.org

Parent/Child Playgroup
2018-08-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-07-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-07-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-07-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | British Columbia
This is an open group for parents and their children up to age 5 or school entry. Snacks are provided.

Girls Group (8-11 years old)
2018-07-05 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | British Columbia
The girls group will take place at the Secwépemc Child & Family Services office at 300 Chilcotin Rd. The group consists of participant lead topics, such as self esteem, bullying, emotional regulation and body boundaries.
Participation is reserved for families connected to Wellness Team Services. For more information you may contact nicole.cahoose@secwepemcfamilies.org.
