Aboriginal Family Violence Programs administered by Saskatchewan Justice Victims Services Branch

Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre

May Henderson, Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre
168 Wall Street, Saskatoon SK, S7K 1N4
Phone: (306) 244-0174  Fax: (306) 664-2536

The program provides intervention from family violence issues using a holistic approach that involves the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional well being of individuals who are caught up in the cycle of family violence. It targets people who are experiencing problems with family violence, substance abuse or are suffering from emotional pain.

Program Objectives

• Provide individual, family or group counselling to heal from the effects of abuse, using methods appropriate to the unique backgrounds of the people we serve;
• Provide a safe environment in which confidentiality is respected;
• Provide support in a non-threatening manner;
• Provide intervention and alternative ways to deal with anger and frustration; and
• Adopt a family approach to healing.

Services Offered in 2002/2003

• Educating individuals, families and groups about the effects of family violence in relation to Aboriginal people;
• Working as a team with staff of the Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre;
• Developing plans for delivery of family violence education; and
• Advocating for clients.

Program Organization and Management

The program employs one family violence counsellor who works under the supervision of the executive director of the Centre. The program works co-operatively with other agencies in Saskatoon that deal with families.

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