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Aboriginal
Family Violence Programs administered by
Saskatchewan Justice Victims Services Branch |
Prince Albert Indian and Metis
Friendship Centre
Rose Henry, Prince Albert Indian
and Metis Friendship Centre
94 - 15 Street East
Prince Albert, SK S6V 1E8
Phone: (306) 764-3431 Fax: (306) 763-3205
Background
The Prince Albert Indian and Metis
Friendship Centre Inc. provides a family violence program for
Prince Albert that Delivers services to
Aboriginal families who are victims of family violence and
maintaining liaison with other community agencies.
Program Objectives
- Work with families affected by
family violence and all issues contributing to family violence.;
- Offer services such as
information, advocacy, support, referrals and follow-ups;
- Encourage wellness in families
affected by family violence through Healing Circles and
promoting a healthier life style for individuals;
- Develop and facilitate education
and awareness workshops when required;
- Develop communication links with
various community agencies and networking with organizations
that offer services in the area of family violence.
Services Offered in 2002/2003
- Co-ordinating traditional
counselling activities that promote healthy behavior for
individuals, families and groups;
- Developing case plans and goals
with clients;
- Strengthening links with other
agencies; and
- Informing the community about
the services offered through the program.
Program Organization and
Management
The program employs a family
wellness coordinator, while an Executive Director co-ordinates and
supervises the program.
The Board of Directors for the
Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre Inc. guides and
oversees the program. The program works co-operatively with the
Prince Albert Grand Council Women's Commission.
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