Health Region

PPHB Program

Number of Projects

Funding

Chinook

Health Region

RHA #1

ACAP

2

34,000.⁰⁰

CPNP

1

65,500.⁰⁰

CAPC

2

330,500.⁰⁰

PHF

1

15,000.⁰⁰

Totals

6

$445,000.⁰⁰

Palliser

Health Region

RHA #2

ACAP

1

10,000.⁰⁰

CPNP

1

83,000.⁰⁰

CAPC

1

50,000.⁰⁰

PHF

1

23,000.⁰⁰

Totals

4

$166,000.⁰⁰

Headwaters

Health Region

RHA #3

ACAP

1

10,000.⁰⁰

CPNP

1

60,100.⁰⁰

Totals

2

$70,100.⁰⁰

Calgary

Health Region

RHA #4

AHS

1

328,300.⁰⁰

ACAP

2

103,000.⁰⁰

CPNP

1

132,500.⁰⁰

CAPC

4

1,339,664.⁰⁰

CAP

5

22,465.⁰⁰

PHF

5

235,000.⁰⁰

Totals

18

$2,160,929.⁰⁰

Region 5

Health Region

RHA #5

CPNP

1

55,100.⁰⁰

Totals

1

$55,100.⁰⁰

David Thompson

Health Region

RHA #6

AHS

1

201,650.⁰⁰

ACAP

3

343,000.⁰⁰

CPNP

2

69,930.⁰⁰

CAPC

1

107,800.⁰⁰

CAP

1

1,250.⁰⁰

PHF

1

15,000.⁰⁰

Totals

9

$738,630.⁰⁰

East Central

Health Region

RHA #7

CPNP

2

82,954.⁰⁰

CAPC

4

153,420.⁰⁰

Totals

6

$236,374.⁰⁰

Westview

Health Region

RHA #8

AHS

1

201,650.⁰⁰

ACAP

2

32,000.⁰⁰

CPNP

1

50,607.⁰⁰

CAPC

2

328,542.⁰⁰

CAP

1

4,115.⁰⁰

Totals

7

$616,914.⁰⁰

Crossroads

Health Region

RHA #9

CPNP

1

52,494.⁰⁰

CAPC

1

200,416.⁰⁰

Totals

2

$252,910.⁰⁰

Capital

Health Region

RHA #10

AHS

1

328,300.⁰⁰

ACAP

6

190,000.⁰⁰

CPNP

1

156,500.⁰⁰

CAPC

5

1,586,541.⁰⁰

CAP

7

32,075.⁰⁰

PHF

12

313,000.⁰⁰

Totals

32

$2,606,416.⁰⁰

Aspen

Health Region

RHA #11

CPNP

1

28,000.⁰⁰

CAPC

1

161,317.⁰⁰

Totals

2

$189,317.⁰⁰

Lakeland

Health Region

RHA #12

AHS

3

861,550.⁰⁰

CPNP

2

86,778.⁰⁰

CAPC

1

50,000.⁰⁰

PHF

1

24,000.⁰⁰

Totals

7

$1,022,328.⁰⁰

Mistahia

Health Region

RHA #13

AHS

1

211,650.⁰⁰

ACAP

2

26,000.⁰⁰

CPNP

1

66,800.⁰⁰

CAPC

1

66,200.⁰⁰

PHF

1

25,000.⁰⁰

Totals

6

$395,650.⁰⁰

Peace

Health Region

RHA #14

CPNP

1

78,900.⁰⁰

CAP

1

1,000.⁰⁰

PHF

1

15,000.⁰⁰

Totals

3

$94,900.⁰⁰

Keeweetinok Lakes

Health Region

RHA #15

AHS

2

406,600.⁰⁰

CPNP

2

81,215.⁰⁰

CAPC

2

257,000.⁰⁰

Totals

6

$744,815.⁰⁰

Northern Lights

Health Region

RHA #16

AHS

1

201,650.⁰⁰

CPNP

1

30,322.⁰⁰

CAPC

1

393,300.⁰⁰

Totals

3

$625,272.⁰⁰

Northwestern

Health Region

RHA #17

AHS

1

201,650.⁰⁰

CPNP

1

58,800.⁰⁰

CAPC

1

415,300.⁰⁰

Totals

3

$675,750.⁰⁰

Grand Total

117

$11,096,405.⁰⁰

PROJECT:

Creating Positive Environments Phase II - ACAP

Project #:

6555-2-544

SPONSOR:

Lethbridge AIDS Connection
421, 515 7 Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2G8
Phone: (403) 328-8186; Fax: (403) 328-8564

GRANT:

$23,000

The Lethbridge AIDS Connection uses its operational funding to continue to work on prevention education for vulnerable groups in this community. The organization also applies this funding to key ongoing initiatives which include health promotion for persons with HIV/AIDS and the creation of more supportive environments for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.

PROJECT:

Women Together: Challenging HIV and Gender Barriers - ACAP

Project #:

6963-09-1998/0070036

SPONSOR:

Womenspace Resource Centre
#8, 740 - 4th Avenue South
Lethbridge AB T1J 0N9
Phone: (403) 329-8338; Fax: (403) 329-8886

GRANT:

$11,000

The goal of the project is to further develop the innovative education strategies identified by the focus groups conducted by the Lethbridge AIDS Connection in 1996/1997. These focus groups recommended strategies that address how to reach families, youth within and outside the school system, Aboriginal people and women. This project will review these recommendations, select the educational strategies they will develop and identify the activities and timelines to implement these strategies.

PROJECT:

Better Beginnings - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-018

SPONSOR:

Health Promotion Association of Lethbridge and Area
801 - 1st Avenue South
Lethbridge AB T1J 4L5
Phone: (403) 317-7104; Fax: (403) 382-4481

CONTRIBUTION:

$65,500

This project has expanded the Better Beginnings Program throughout the Chinook Health Region. Project activities focus on five key areas: reducing low birth weight outcomes; increasing the numbers of pregnant and parenting women who report decreased stress; increasing self-esteem and coping skills; increasing initiation and duration of breastfeeding; and decreasing use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco. A steering committee and a community committee provide opportunities for participant involvement in decision-making.

PROJECT:

Children's Development Centre - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-94-023

SPONSOR:

Lethbridge Native Women's Transition Home Society
Box 1448
Lethbridge AB T1J 4K2
Phone: (403) 329-6506; Fax: (403) 329-0285

CONTRIBUTION:

$230,500

This project provides a Native Head Start Program for 25 high risk children ages 3 to 6. Also included is a Native parenting and family outreach program with emphasis on traditional child-rearing principles and life skills.

PROJECT:

Napi Friendship Centre - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-95-029

SPONSOR:

Crowsnest Pass Development Project
Box 657
Pincher Creek AB T0K 1W0
Phone: (403) 627-4224; Fax: (403) 627-2564

CONTRIBUTION:

$100,000

Programs offered by this project include: a Family Support Program to overcome barriers of rural isolation and teach parenting skills; family literacy programs; conflict-resolution training; a children's program offered by the women's shelter; playschool spaces for at-risk children; and a family resource centre for Aboriginal families.

PROJECT:

Mexican Mennonite Community Health Worker - PHF

Project #:

6785-09-1998/2450028

SPONSOR:

Health Promotion Association of Lethbridge and Area
1101, 400 - 4th Avenue South
Lethbridge AB T1J 4E1
Phone: (403) 317-7100; Fax: (403) 328-4481

GRANT:

$15,000

The primary goal of this project is to use a community development process to recruit, orient and train a community health worker from the Southern Alberta Mexican Mennonite Community. The community health worker's role is to work collaboratively with a broad range of community partners to increase their knowledge of, and take action on, the determinants of health. Culturally appropriate health promotion programs targeting parents of child-rearing age will be developed, implemented and evaluated. Action on community-identified concerns, such as workplace health and safety, injury prevention in the home and advocacy skill development will be supported.

PROJECT:

Rural Outreach Youth Program - ACAP

Project #:

6963-09-1998/0070026

SPONSOR:

AIDS Medicine Hat Association
210, 535 - 3rd Street South East
Medicine Hat AB T1A 0H2
Phone: (403) 527-7099; Fax: (403) 526-4636

GRANT:

$10,000

This project focuses on presentations delivered the by Youth Project Worker to high schools and junior high schools (grades 7 to 12) in rural communities and the development of a youth strategy in south eastern Alberta. Provincial AIDS has contributed $12,085 to this project.

PROJECT:

Best Babies - CPNP Project #: 6971-09-96-025

SPONSOR:

Medicine Hat Community Umbrella Society and Health Connections
2948 Dunmore Road South East
Medicine Hat AB T1A 8E3
Phone: (403) 526-7950; Fax: (403) 528-2250

CONTRIBUTION:

$83,000

This program incorporates a community kitchen into educational programming and provides information and support on breast feeding, food preparation, shopping for low-cost and nutritious foods and infant feeding. The Best Babies program addresses needs of at-risk pregnant women through the provision of counselling, support, food and nutritional supplements and education. "Best Babies" delivers these services throughout the health region.

PROJECT:

Best Babies Building Blocks - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-1998/0140019

SPONSOR:

Medicine Hat Community Umbrella Society and Health Connections
2948 Dunmore Road South East
Medicine Hat AB T1A 8E3
Phone: (403) 502-8200; Fax: (403) 528-2250

CONTRIBUTION:

$50,000

The goal of this project is to ensure at-risk children from birth to age 6 and their families have improved health status and optimum growth and development. Project activities include: establishing weekly parent education sessions such as Nobody's Perfect; 1-2-3 Magic and Life Skills; developing a mobile lending library for rural families; and implementing weekly child centered programs in three communities with developmental screening for the children. Two outreach workers will be trained to provide home visits and support to at-risk families in the communities.

PROJECT:

Healthy Communities - Phase One - PHF

Project #:

6785-09-1998/2450037

SPONSOR:

Medicine Hat Community Umbrella Society and Health Connections
2948 Dunmore Road South East
Medicine Hat AB T1A 8E3
Phone: (403) 502-8301; Fax: (403) 528-2250

GRANT:

$23,000

This project will enhance the capacity of communities in the Palliser Health Region to work collaboratively and strategically to identify and take action on health priorities and community issues. Activities include conducting a regional capacity analysis, establishing a communications network and planning and implementing the initial phase of a "healthy communities" process.

PROJECT:

Education, Prevention Community Outreach - ACAP

Project #:

6963-09-1998-0070029

SPONSOR:

AIDS Bow Valley
Box 219, Suite 5233
Banff AB T0L 0C0
Phone: (403) 762-0690; Fax: (403) 678-9269

GRANT:

$10,000

The goal of this project is to expand educational services to other community members and increase the participation of the general community in HIV/AIDS related work. The project will develop and implement an education presentation to youth in two high schools in the area and recruit and train 30 volunteers to actively participate in the planning and delivery of local fund raising initiatives. The project will result in increased community education and more volunteers and businesses involved in addressing HIV/AIDS issues.

PROJECT:

Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-028

SPONSOR:

High River Rotary Club
Box 5152
High River AB T1V 1M7
Phone: (780) 652-6935; Fax: (403) 652-6951

CONTRIBUTION:

$60,100

This project provides services for at-risk pregnant and postnatal women throughout the health region. Women receive food vouchers and vitamin supplements, counselling and/or referral. Education and support on lifestyle issues such as breastfeeding, tobacco use, substance abuse, violence and alcohol use will be ongoing throughout the project. Services are provided through coordinated action from community agencies working on addictions, family violence and tobacco issues.

PROJECT:

Calgary Aboriginal Head Start - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-96-027

SPONSOR:

Four Directions Foster Parent Association
Bay 15, 3200 - 14 Avenue NE
Calgary AB T2A 6J4
Phone: (403) 215-0399; Fax: (403) 215-0387

CONTRIBUTION:

$328,300

This project involves two Aboriginal Head Start sites in Calgary, one in the north-east and the other in the south-west sector of the city. Children are introduced to Blackfoot and Cree languages, traditional beliefs, stories, crafts and customs through storytelling, puppets, songs and dance. Sound nutrition and health practices are integrated into the program through a hot breakfast and snack program, and parents participate in fund raising, social events and the development of a parent handbook.

PROJECT:

Managing Health Promotion Programs Phase II - ACAP

Project #:

6555-2-541

SPONSOR:

AIDS Calgary Awareness Association
Suite 200, 1509 Centre Street South
Calgary AB T2G 2E6
Phone: (403) 508-2500; Fax: (403) 263-7358

CONTRIBUTION:

$93,000

AIDS Calgary uses its operational funding primarily for targeted prevention education, health promotion programs for persons with HIV/AIDS, evaluation activities, inter-agency networking, work planning and program support activities. Ongoing work is also taking place on creating supportive environments for people living with HIV/AIDS.

PROJECT:

AIDS Calgary Community Kitchen - ACAP

Project #:

6963-09-1998/0070033

SPONSOR:

AIDS Calgary Awareness Association
Suite 200, 1509 Centre Street South
Calgary AB T2G 2E6
Phone: (403) 508-2500; Fax: (403) 263-7358

GRANT:

$10,000

The goal of the project is to establish a community kitchen program for people living with HIV who require assistance with nutritional requirements. The project activities will help participants maintain good physical health, assist them in compliance with drug treatment, help breakdown the isolation experienced by marginalized populations, increase knowledge around basic principles of budgeting and cooking inexpensive, well-balanced meals.

PROJECT:

PROJECT: Best Beginnings - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-017

SPONSOR:

Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank Society
7475 Flint Road SE
Calgary AB T2H 1G3
Phone: (403) 228-8221; Fax: (403) 261-5951

CONTRIBUTION:

$132,500

This initiative assists with the expansion of the Best Beginnings Program which targets pregnant teens and low-income Aboriginal and immigrant women. New services developed include food, milk and vitamin/mineral supplements for clients with identified needs, and the establishment of drop-in centres for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Enhanced services include: assessment, counselling and education for at-risk pregnant women, promotion and support for breastfeeding, cohesive and coordinated referrals to appropriate agencies for counselling, and support for lifestyle, medical, parenting and social issues.

PROJECT:

The Pre-School Children of Adolescents - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-93-001

SPONSOR:

Catholic Family Service of Calgary
Suite 250, 707 - 10 Avenue SW
Calgary AB T2R 0B3
Phone: (403) 775-7635; Fax: (403) 283-8899

CONTRIBUTION:

$520,983

This project provides an enriched child care component for teen parents attending school. In addition, it serves parenting teens who are not attending school through an outreach program. Services include: prenatal care and parenting skills, health monitoring and assistance with life skills.

PROJECT:

Native Day Program "Ke Mama Nnanik" - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-94-025

SPONSOR:

Métis Calgary Family Services Society
3919 Richmond Road SW
Calgary AB T3E 7E2
Phone: (403) 240-4642; Fax: (403) 240-4846

CONTRIBUTION:

$500,490

This project offers a parenting and life skills program to families. Programs include: play activities geared to developmental needs, coaching and practice in parent-child interaction, a shared daily meal and field trips to community-based facilities. Native staff combine traditional values with modern parenting methods. The Medicine Wheel Learning Centre provides headstart programming to Métis children.

PROJECT:

Mosaic Family Resource Centre - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-95-030

SPONSOR:

Calgary Immigrant Aid Society
12 flr, 910 - 7 Avenue SW
Calgary AB T2P 3N8
Phone: (403) 265-1120; Fax: (403) 266-2486

CONTRIBUTION:

$179,360

Through this project, the Centre provides a parent and child drop-in program which offers parenting classes, a parent-toddler learning group and self-help groups for parents and young children from the former Yugoslavia. Areas of focus include: health, nutrition, parenting, school readiness/education, social relationships and resource access.

PROJECT:

Calgary Native Head Start Program - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-97-032

SPONSOR:

Bow Valley Society for Wholistic Family & Child Development
201 60 Avenue SW
Calgary AB T2H 0B1

CONTRIBUTION:

$138,831

This Head Start project provides children 3-6 years of age and their parents with a strong Native cultural program focusing on children, family outreach, and parenting classes. The program emphasizes traditional child-rearing principles and life skills.

INITIATIVE:

The Inglewood Wildlands: A Learning Laboratory - CAP
SPONSOR: Inglewood Wildlands Society
2110 - 9th Avenue SE
Calgary AB T2G 0V6
Phone: (403) 265-1138

CONTRACT:

$5,000

The Inglewood Wildlands Development Society (IWDS) will create a curriculum-based guidebook ("The Inglewood Wildlands: A Learning Laboratory") for use by schools, families and the general public. The guidebook will contribute to the development of a visitors educational interpretive program, and will increase visibility and awareness of the Wildlands, which were developed through the transformation of a contaminated petro-chemical refinery site.

INITIATIVE:

Coordination of Calgary Green Map and Ecological Footprint Projects - CAP
SPONSOR: Sustainable Calgary Society
Suite 201, 1225A Kensington Road NW
Calgary AB T2N 3P8
Phone: (403) 270-0777; Fax: (403) 270-8672

CONTRACT:

$5,000

The goal of this project is to develop a "Green Map" and the "Ecological Footprint" for Calgary through a citizen participation process. (A "Green Map" highlights the environmental features of a city, and the "Ecological Footprint" is a tool which helps people understand their impact on the planet.) The process of tool development is designed to promote education around the issues of community health and sustainability. The tools will assist Calgarians to make informed choices about resource consumption and healthy lifestyles.

INITIATIVE:

Calgary Community Garden Facilitator - CAP

SPONSOR:

University of Calgary
Faculty of Environmental Design
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary AB T2N 1N4
Phone: (403) 220-7859/6601; Fax: (403) 284-4399

CONTRACT:

$2,965

This initiative will utilize a community garden facilitator to support the development of new community gardens by residents of Calgary neighbourhoods. Project work will focus on promoting inclusive gardens in communities with a higher proportion of low-income residents. A short-term facilitator will act as a technical and developmental resource, and will also support the participation of local gardeners with cognitive or physical disabilities.

INITIATIVE:

Community Empowerment Through Outreach Events - CAP

SPONSOR:

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS)
#306, 319 Tenth Avenue SW
Calgary AB T2R 0A5
Phone: (403) 232-6686

CONTRACT:

$4,500

This project will launch "Community Empowerment Through Outreach Events", a broad, community-based initiative that will enable Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society to engage more volunteers in reaching out to Calgarians with educational information about Alberta's wilderness and the opportunities for its protection. Specific objectives include greater participation by CPAWS in public events; outreach to more volunteers and a focused training program; and enhanced community awareness of the importance of environmental stewardship.

INITIATIVE:

Encountering Community Solutions - CAP

SPONSOR:

Calgary SCOPE Society
#211, 2323 - 32 Avenue
Calgary AB T2E 6Z3
Phone: (403) 509-0200; Fax: (509) 291-4087

CONTRACT:

$5,000

This project will help facilitate the creation of a five year plan among groups working towards the sustainability and health of Calgary. The five year plan will contribute to each partner's sustainability through increased coordination and sharing of resources. The project will also change the Calgary Community Development Council newsletter to better reflect the interests of the community, and will provide expertise in coordinating the "Encountering Community Solutions" Conference.

PROJECT:

Alberta Tobacco Reduction Alliance - Phase I
Building Community Capacity in Support of
the Alberta Tobacco Reduction Plan - Phase II- PHF

Project #:

5555-09-1997/0010007

SPONSOR:

Alberta Cancer Board
1331 29 Street NW
Calgary AB T2N 4N2
Phone: (403) 541-5377/228-4487; Fax: (403) 228-4506

GRANT:

$100,000

This project will build community capacity in support of the Alberta Tobacco Reduction Plan by enhancing tobacco reduction practitioners' efforts to act on the first-year priorities of the Alberta Tobacco Reduction Alliance (ATRA). Information will be collected through focus groups and interviews that will assist ATRA in developing a comprehensive tobacco reduction policy for Alberta.

PROJECT:

A Proposal to Evaluate the 1998-1999 Population Health Fund in Alberta - PHF

Project #:

5555-09-1997/0010011

SPONSOR:

University of Calgary, Department of Community Health Sciences
Heritage Medical Research Building
3330 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary AB T2N 4N1
Phone: (403) 220-6940; Fax: (403) 270-7307

GRANT:

$25,000

This project will develop and implement, in collaboration with PPHB Alberta/NWT Region, a regional evaluation framework to measure the progress of PPHB population health activities in Alberta, including project activities supported by the 1998/99 Population Health Fund.

PROJECT:

Development of an Instrument to Evaluate the Health Status of Schools - PHF

Project #:

6785-09-1998/2450031

SPONSOR:

Calgary Learning Centre
3930 - 20 Street SW
Calgary AB T2T 4Z9
Phone: (403) 686-9300; Fax: (403) 686-0627

CONTRIBUTION:

$35,000

This project will build on the work of the Learning Through Health Initiative (LTH), to develop a normed instrument that can be used by schools and health systems to evaluate the health status of individual schools.

PROJECT:

Developing Methods and Tools for Building Community Capacity - PHF

Project #:

6785-09-1998/2450032

SPONSOR:

Four Worlds Centre for Development Learning
Box 395, 113 E. Railway Street
Cochrane AB T0L 0W0
Phone: (403) 932-0882; Fax: (403) 932-0883

CONTRIBUTION:

$25,000

In partnership with the David Thompson Health Region and the Healthy Communities Initiative, the project will advance understanding of community capacity through the development of an assessment method and tool. Additionally, the project will demonstrate how the community capacity assessment process leads to action planning and the implementation of strategies to address the broad determinants of health.

PROJECT: SCAN:

Seniors' Community Action for Nutrition - PHF

Project #:

6785-09-1998/2450033

SPONSOR:

Dietitians of Canada: Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories
Box 74090
Strathcona Postal Outlet
Calgary AB T3H 3B6
Phone: (403) 217-5211; Fax: (403) 217-5212

CONTRIBUTION:

$50,000

An environmental scan is being conducted to determine the scope of community-based food and nutrition services currently available to seniors in Edmonton. Data will be collected through face-to-face interviews with high risk seniors, social service providers, non-resident family/caregivers and health professionals who serve seniors. This information will be used to develop a community-based nutrition action plan that will identify and prioritize strategies to meet the food and nutrition needs of vulnerable seniors. The final report, which will include evaluation results and the data collection tools, may assist other communities in conducting a similar environmental scan.

PROJECT:

Growing Opportunities - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-038

SPONSOR:

Wheatland County Food Bank
507 Willow Drive
Strathmore AB T1P 1A6
Phone: (403) 934-3454 Ext. 39; Fax: (403) 934-3827

CONTRIBUTION:

$55,100

This project offers all the components of a comprehensive prenatal nutrition program by building on existing prenatal social services, supports and medical services for at-risk pregnant women. Services include: nutrition assessment and counselling; food, milk and vitamin and mineral supplements; and support in making changes to lifestyle, health practices and parenting. A unique feature for pregnant adolescents is that the program distributes breakfast and lunch coupons at the local high school.

PROJECT:

Rocky Native Friendship Centre Aboriginal Head Start - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-021

SPONSOR:

Rocky Native Friendship Centre
4917 - 52 Street
Box 1927
Rocky Mountain House AB T0M 1T0
Phone: (403) 845-2788; Fax: (403) 845-3093

CONTRIBUTION:

$201,650

This project provides Aboriginal children 3-5 years of age in Rocky Mountain House with a child development program rich in Native culture, language and tradition. As members of the Parent Advisory Council, parents will have the opportunity to participate in program planning, implementation and evaluation. Elders play an active role in classroom activities and in the parenting component. A nutritious snack program is offered to the children.

PROJECT:

Removing Community Barriers - ACAP

Project #:

6555-2-546

SPONSOR:

Central Alberta AIDS Network Society (CAANS)
400, 5000 50 Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6C2
Phone: (403) 346-8858; Fax: (403) 346-2352

CONTRIBUTION:

$15,000

CAANS utilizes most of its ACAP operational funding for ongoing work focused on creating supportive environments for persons living with HIV/AIDS. The target audience includes rural social or medical agencies, churches, businesses and service organizations. Activities include training people to become peer educators and providing learning opportunities to enable groups to better understand the issues concerning HIV/AIDS.

PROJECT:

Sustainability Project - ACAP

Project #:

6555-2-561

SPONSOR:

Alberta Community Council on AIDS
c/o Central Alberta AIDS Network
400, 5000 - 50 Avenue
Red Deer AB T4N 6C2
Phone: (403) 346-8858; Fax: (403) 346-2352

CONTRIBUTION:

$318,000

This project is a collaborative effort of Alberta Community Council on AIDS members that focuses on joint initiatives addressing sustainability in the provision of HIV/AIDS resources throughout the province. The project combines skills-building and community development processes which focus on developing partnerships, providing infrastructure support and incorporating sustainability strategies.

PROJECT:

Removing Community Barriers II - ACAP

Project #:

6963-09-1998/0070037

SPONSOR:

Central Alberta AIDS Network Society (CAANS)
400, 5000 - 50 Avenue
Red Deer AB T4N 6C2
Phone: (403) 346-8858; Fax: (403) 346-2352

GRANT:

$10,000

This project will facilitate expansion of CAANS' programming in HIV/AIDS prevention. Specifically, it seeks to increase the number of HIV prevention workshops and inservices to high risk target populations, provide peer training and continue to expand the communities and partners working with CAANS.

PROJECT:

Kitawasimsinawuk "Our Children" - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-035

SPONSOR:

Red Deer Native Friendship Society
4801 - 49 Street
Red Deer AB T4N 1T8
Phone: (403) 340-0020; Fax: (403) 342-1610

CONTRIBUTION:

$33,480

This project focuses on pregnant Aboriginal women at-risk in the city of Red Deer. Through program activities, women receive food, nutritional supplements and prenatal counselling. They also learn how to prepare for childbirth and enhance overall life/skills such as grocery shopping and food preparation. The negative effects of smoking, drugs, and alcohol on the fetus are emphasized through a variety of information sessions.

PROJECT:

Baby Biz Prenatal Outreach - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-036

SPONSOR:

Rotary Club of Rocky Mountain House
Box 1108
Rocky Mountain House AB T0M 1T0
Phone: (403) 845-2828; Fax: (403) 845-4630

CONTRIBUTION:

$36,450

This program focuses on high risk pregnant women in the Rocky Mountain and Carolyn areas. These women receive food and nutritional supplements, breastfeeding support, pre/postnatal care and counselling services. They also learn how to prepare for childbirth and enhance overall life skills, including parenting. The program plans to reduce the number of low birth weight babies by increasing support, facilitating referrals and expanding linkages between services, professionals, peer groups and high need families.

PROJECT:

Red Deer Infant/Preschool Wellness Program - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-95-031

SPONSOR:

Infant Preschool Wellness Program
Box 25008
Deer Park Post Office
Red Deer AB T4N 2A8
Phone: (403) 346-3450; Fax: (403) 347-4419

CONTRIBUTION:

$107,800

This program consists of assertive outreach to identify children and families at-risk; provides ongoing support; assists in accessing services; and helps to establish support groups which provide social, educational and play activities for children and parents.

INITIATIVE:

Lead the Way to a Healthier Planet - CAP

SPONSOR:

Rimbey Community Health Centre
David Thompson Health Region
Community Health Services
Box 464
Rimbey AB T0C 2J0
Phone: (403) 843-2288; Fax: (403) 843-3050 CONTRACT: $1,250

This project will support RADCAP (Rimbey and District Clean Air People) in its work to improve air quality by encouraging cooperation and communication with all stakeholders in the Rimbey area (including government, the oil and gas industry, agricultural sector, and community members) to increase the efficiency of flaring, reduce the need for flaring, and eventually eliminate flaring.

PROJECT:

Innisfail Safe and Caring Community Project - PHF

Project #:

6785-09-1998/2450035

SPONSOR:

Innisfail Safe and Caring Community Association
Box 6266
Innisfail AB T4G 1S9
Phone: (403) 227-0007; Fax: (403) 227-3122

GRANT:

$15,000

In collaboration with the Alberta Teacher's Association Safe and Caring Schools Project, this initiative will address community-identified needs related to aggression and bullying in schools and other public places. In addition to enhancing existing community activities that provide safe recreational activities for youth, a "Towards a Safe and Caring Community" Workshop will developed, implemented and evaluated. The workshop, which will be held on several occasions, will focus on strategies to decrease high aggression behaviours in children and youth. All school-aged children, parents and caregivers in the Innisfail community will be invited to participate in the workshops. A Youth Mentorship program will also be implemented and evaluated.

PROJECT:

Teaching and Independent Parenting Support Nutrition Program - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-027

SPONSOR:

Camrose Association for Community Living
4604 - 57 Street, Burgess Building
Camrose AB T4V 2E7
Phone: (403) 672-0257; Fax: (403) 672-7484

CONTRIBUTION:

$48,774

This program is designed to increase knowledge among pre/postnatal women within the Camrose and Provost area. Designed around a community kitchen model, the program will focus on food and nutritional supplementation; group and one-to-one counselling and education; parenting supports; and referrals to appropriate community services. Promotion of breastfeeding will be an important emphasis in the program. The TIPS Nutrition Program will also help at-risk women make informed decisions based on the best interests of their infants.

PROJECT:

Blue Ribbon Babies - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-029

SPONSOR:

Family & Personal Development Council
Box 550
4829 - 50 Street
Stettler AB T0C 2L0
Phone: (403) 742-3326; Fax: (403) 742-1353

CONTRIBUTION:

$34,180

This project focuses on improving access to smoking cessation programs, developing a referral and networking system, offering a breastfeeding counselling and incentive program and creating access to voluntary and private sector resources (eg. child care, supplies, milk and vitamin supplements). An outreach model of service delivery provides services to women in Stettler, Coronation, and the County of Flagstaff.

PROJECT:

Association of Communities Against Abuse (ACAA) - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-93-002

SPONSOR:

Association of Communities Against Abuse
Box 2132
Stettler AB T0C 2L0
Phone: (403) 742-3558; Fax: (403) 742-3287

CONTRIBUTION:

$93,300

This rural project provides support and education for children and adults who have been affected by abuse, as well as public awareness activities. The goal is to influence the community environment to ensure appropriate disclosure and intervention, to lessen the risk to children. The project has been developing parent and children's programs to influence knowledge, attitude and behaviours around healthy conflict resolution.

PROJECT:

Child's Play Program - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-93-009

SPONSOR:

Lloydminster Interval Home
Box 1523
Lloydminster AB S9V 1K5
Phone: (403) 875-0966; Fax: (403) 875-0609

CONTRIBUTION:

$10,120

This project provides services to women and children from abusive relationships. Program components include: a play program, role model education in conflict resolution, identification of emotional and behavioural problems, indicators of child abuse and referrals for mothers and children.

PROJECT:

Teaching and Independent Parenting Support (TIPS) - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-1998/0140020

SPONSOR:

Camrose Association for Community Living
4604 - 57 Street, Burgess Building
Camrose AB T4V 2E7
Phone: (403) 672-0257; Fax: (403) 672-7484

CONTRIBUTION:

$25,000

The goal of this project is to expand and enhance the current Teaching and Independent Parenting Support (TIPS) program for at-risk, isolated, low income families and their children from birth to age six. Project activities will include: expanding outreach/home visiting services to enable eighty families a year to be involved; adding parenting programs (for example, Nobody's Perfect, Children Challenges Choices, and Literacy) in four communities; and organizing bi-monthly self help support groups in three communities. Pre-school readiness and enrichment programs for at-risk children will be added to one community three times a week.

PROJECT:

Blue Ribbon Babies - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-1998/0140021

SPONSOR:

Family & Personal Development Council
Box 2097
4720 - 50 Street
Stettler AB T0C 2L0
Phone: (403) 742-1155; Fax: (403) 742-1391

CONTRIBUTION:

$25,000

The goal of this project is to expand and enhance the current CPNP project to include at-risk families with children not currently served by the CPNP program. Programming for children will be extended to age six. The project will include parent education components, a mentoring program, a reading stimulation program, a toy lending library and life skills session. Six new facilitators will be trained to lead parenting programs in five rural communities. Outreach/home visiting services will be enhanced by adding outreach staff to enable forty-five families a year to be involved.

PROJECT:

Hinton Aboriginal Head Start - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-017

SPONSOR:

Hinton Friendship Centre Society
1, 103 Government Road
Hinton AB T7V 2A6
Phone: (780) 865-5189; Fax: (780) 865-5904

CONTRIBUTION:

$201,650

This Aboriginal Head Start project operates four days per week for children 3-6 years of age. Program activities involve Elders who promote Aboriginal culture and heritage. Hot meals and snacks are provided to children attending the program. A key program goal is to empower parents in the care of their children in ways consistent with Native culture, and in their ability to be involved in their child's education. Parents are involved throughout the project as members of the Head Start Advisory Committee. Home visits are made by a parent liaison worker facilitating the links between parents and the Friendship Centre.

PROJECT:

The Jasper Strategy - ACAP

Project #:

6555-2-523

SPONSOR:

AIDS Jasper Society
631 Patricia Street
Box 1090
Jasper AB T0E 1E0
Phone: (780) 852-5274; Fax: (780) 852-4019

GRANT:

$20,000

AIDS Jasper utilizes its ACAP operational funding to deliver prevention education programs that target the large, transient youth population which accepts seasonal employment in Jasper. The key focus of this ongoing strategy is to address high risk behaviours in a peer education program.

PROJECT:

Staff Outreach Services Project - ACAP

Project #:

6963-09-1998/0070030

SPONSOR:

AIDS Jasper Society
631 Patricia Street
Box 1090
Jasper AB T0E 1E0
Phone: (780) 852-5274; Fax: (780) 852-4019

GRANT:

$12,000

This project focuses on expansion of current programs targeting young people who work in Jasper's service industry. AIDS Jasper will work to increase its involvement in various community programs, services and events, thus broadening the scope of its prevention education outreach. Project activities also include strong efforts to strengthen community partnerships. Additional funding of $13,886 has been identified from other sources.

PROJECT:

Women, Infants and Nutrition Project (WIN) - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-037

SPONSOR:

Parkland Healthy Families Association
Box 2695
5413 - 51 Street
Stony Plain AB T7Z 1Y2
Phone: (780) 963-0549; Fax: (780) 963-3876

CONTRIBUTION:

$50,607

This program provides prenatal and postpartum nutritional counselling and encourages the development of healthy lifestyles. Women accessing the program are referred to agencies in their specific community. A dietitian assists the participants in setting personal goals and will provide supportive counselling. Education regarding proper lifestyle choices during pregnancy support women to make appropriate choices.

PROJECT:

Brighter Futures Project - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-93-011

SPONSOR:

Parkland Healthy Families Association
Box 2695
5413 - 51 Street
Stony Plain AB T7Z 1Y2
Phone: (780) 963-0549; Fax: (780) 963-3876

CONTRIBUTION:

$223,742

This project uses a community development approach to assist communities to implement parent support programs in several local communities. It has also implemented a collective garden and a bridging program for children not yet ready for grade one.

PROJECT:

Brighter Futures Project - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-94-024

SPONSOR:

Edson Friendship Centre
Box 6508
Edson AB T7E 1T9
Phone: (780) 723-5494; Fax: (780) 723-4359

CONTRIBUTION:

$104,800

This project runs a pre-school program and parenting group. Another facet of this program is pre/postnatal support and referrals of pregnant women and new mothers to other appropriate community services.

INITIATIVE:

Jasper Community Capacity Building and Asset Mapping - CAP

SPONSOR:

Jasper Family and Community Support Services
Box 1090
Jasper AB T0E 1E0
Phone (780) 852-2100; Fax: (780) 852-2147

CONTRACT:

$4,115

The purpose of this project is to hold a two-day workshop on "Community Capacity Building and Asset Mapping" for the members of: the Community Health Council, health and social services/community resource services, the Town Committee, Jasper Tourism and Commerce, the Environmental Association, Parks Canada and unaffiliated community members.

PROJECT:

Nutritious Beginnings - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-040

SPONSOR:

The Society for the Coalition of Rural Representatives
from Breton & Buck Creek
Box 779
Breton AB T0C 0P0
Phone: (780) 696-2543; Fax: (780) 696-2564

CONTRIBUTION:

$52,494

The Crossroads Regional Health Authority and the Coalition of Rural Representatives from Breton and Buck Creek work in collaboration with a variety of community agencies and local agencies to provide a continuum of community support for at-risk pregnant and parenting mothers that is flexible, equitable, accessible and culturally inclusive. This is accomplished through educational programs on healthy nutritional and lifestyle choices and through the provision of food hampers and nutritional supplements.

PROJECT:

Brighter Futures - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-93-004

SPONSOR:

The Society for the Coalition of Rural Representatives
from Breton & Buck Creek
Box 779
Breton AB T0C 0P0
Phone: (780) 696-2543; Fax: (780) 696-2564

CONTRIBUTION:

$200,416

This project provides strong, community-based programming which include facilitated weekly parent support groups and education classes; outreach to high risk families; a child care program concurrent with parenting sessions; assistance to families with disabilities; and a volunteer parent support group.

PROJECT:

Mother Earth and Me - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-024

SPONSOR:

Ben Calf Robe Society
12011 76 Street
Edmonton AB T5B 2C9
Phone: (780) 477-6648; Fax: (780) 479-6199

CONTRIBUTION:

$328,300

This initiative involves two Aboriginal Head Start sites in Edmonton for children 3-5 years of age. By working together with a Native Elder, the program places a strong emphasis on connecting children to the land through traditional Indian and Métis cultural activities. Sound nutrition and health practices are integrated into the program through a nutritious snack program. A Parent Advisory Council will be developed to encourage family members to participate in training and program activities.

PROJECT:

Thundering Buffalo - ACAP

Project #:

6555-2-524

SPONSOR:

Feather of Hope Aboriginal AIDS Prevention Society (FOHAAPS)
201, 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5K 0M1
Phone: (780) 488-5773; Fax: (780) 488-3735

GRANT:

$40,000

FOHAAPS utilizes its ACAP operational funding to continue "train-the-trainer" activities which enable Aboriginal communities to take on a greater educative role in HIV/AIDS issues. Work often begins with gatherings where community needs and methods of service delivery are identified. FOHAAPS acts as a catalyst partner to provide education that facilitates awareness of HIV/AIDS issues and high risk behaviours. It mobilizes self-empowerment programs where people address issues of self-esteem and learn negotiating skills as well as methods of protection.

PROJECT:

HIV/AIDS Public Education/Awareness & Program Coordination - Phase II - ACAP

Project #:

6555-2-529

SPONSOR:

AIDS Network of Edmonton Society (ANE)
201, 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 0M1
Phone: (403) 488-5742; Fax: (403) 488-3735

CONTRIBUTION:

$95,000

The ANE uses operational funding to support ongoing initiatives which focus on the management of prevention education, health promotion for persons with HIV/AIDS (within its support services program), and creating supportive environments through consumer empowerment and work planning. Through culturally sensitive prevention education initiatives and collaborative endeavours to create more supportive environments, the AIDS Network of Edmonton continues to foster attitudinal shifts towards healthy choices and the promotion of tolerance and understanding.

PROJECT:

Sustainability Project Phase II - ACAP

Project #:

6963-09-1998/0070028

SPONSOR:

Feather of Hope Aboriginal AIDS Prevention Society (FOHAAPS)
201, 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5K 0M1
Phone: (780) 488-5773; Fax: (780) 488-3735

CONTRIBUTION:

$12,000

The goal of this project is to continue to build on sustaining the work of the organization by strengthening the Full Circle infrastructure. Members of the Full Circle include five board members, six staff, five Aboriginal persons living with AIDS and five Elders. Four Full Circle meetings and several board meetings will be held over a six month period that will focus on skill development for members and development of an action plan to sustain FOHAAPS programs in communities.

PROJECT:

PROJECT: Internet Outreach for Isolated and Closeted
Gay/Bisexual Male Youth at Risk for HIV - ACAP

Project #:

6963-09-1998/0070031

SPONSOR:

AIDS Network of Edmonton Society (ANE)
201, 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5K 0M1
Phone: (780) 488-5742; Fax: (780) 488-3735

GRANT:

$13,000

This project funding permits a trained counsellor to provide, via a Chat Room, individualized risk-reduction counselling, peer education and support, referrals to counselling, drug and health services. Trained peer volunteers support this project.

PROJECT:

Alberta and the Northwest Territories HIV Positive Network - ACAP

Project #:

6963-09-1998/0070032

SPONSOR:

Living Positive
201, 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5K 0M1
Phone: (780) 488-5768; Fax: (780) 488-3735

GRANT:

$15,000

This project established an informal Network of Persons Living with HIV in the Alberta and the NWT to gather input, identify and discuss issues, exchange information, learn from others' experiences, set priorities and develop strategies to enhance/facilitate support.

PROJECT:

Faith Community Outreach Program - ACAP

Project #:

6963-09-1998/0070035

SPONSOR:

Interfaith Association on AIDS
201, 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5K 0M1
Phone: (780) 488-1768; Fax: (780) 488-3735

GRANT:

$15,000

This project supports the activities of an outreach worker to link with faith communities not contacted by the Interfaith Association on AIDS in the past. The initiative will focus on Educational workshops to raise awareness of the spiritual and emotional needs of people living with HIV and will seek to build more supportive environments for these individuals.

PROJECT:

Health for Two - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-019

SPONSOR:

Boyle Street Community Services Co-op
10116 105 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5H 0K2
Phone: (780) 424-4106; Fax: (780) 425-2205

CONTRIBUTION:

$156,000

"Health for Two" is a collaborative, community-based program which provides information and support, including nutritional supplements, to at-risk pregnant women. The program's goal is to enable women in disadvantaged social and economic conditions to make healthy, informed choices for themselves and their families leading to improved health of pregnant women, mothers and infants. This project involves enhancing "Health for Two" by expanding the current program to provide services to greater numbers of pregnant women throughout the city and the surrounding health region.

PROJECT:

Expansion of Headstart Programming in Edmonton - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-93-003

SPONSOR:

Edmonton Inter-Agency Headstart Committee
Suite 810, 10117 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5J 1W8
Phone: (780) 424-7543; Fax: (780) 425-5911

CONTRIBUTION:

$647,000

This Head Start project is comprised of activities for children and interventions with their families. Family programming can include group activities at the Head Start location and individual interventions in the family home. CAPC funds programs in neighbourhoods identified as having a significant number of at-risk children aged 0 - to 6 years.

PROJECT:

Meeting the Challenge of Teen Pregnancy - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-93-006

SPONSOR:

Terra Association
9930 - 106 Street
Edmonton AB T5K 1C7
Phone: (780) 428-3772; Fax: (780) 425-5160

CONTRIBUTION:

$431,089

The Terra Association serves pregnant and parenting teens. This project expands and enhances five specific service areas provided by Terra: intake, counselling, outreach, the Learning Centre and food services.

PROJECT:

Candora Community Action Program for Youth - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-93-012

SPONSOR:

Candora Society of Edmonton
#500 Village on the Park
Edmonton AB T5W 4R7
Phone: (780) 477-5655; Fax: (780) 477-5659

CONTRIBUTION:

$328,402

This project serves pre-school children and their families in neighbourhoods with a high number of at-risk children. Programming includes daily recreational and educational activities for children 3-6 years of age; culturally relevant activities for Aboriginal and Spanish-speaking children; and assistance for mothers in areas of parenting, nutrition, self-esteem and family violence.

PROJECT:

Nobody's Perfect Alberta Coordination Project - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-94-019

SPONSOR:

Edmonton Social Planning Council
Suite 41, 9912 - 106 Street
Edmonton AB T5K 1C5
Phone: (780) 423-2031; Fax: (780) 425-6244

CONTRIBUTION:

$58,700

CAPC provides funding for the promotion and coordination of Nobody's Perfect in Alberta. Activities include sponsoring "train-the-trainer" and facilitator training sessions, producing a newsletter, and facilitating implementation of parenting programs across the province.

PROJECT:

Healthy Safe Baby Program - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-94-020

SPONSOR:

Ben Calf Robe Society
12011 - 76 Street
Edmonton AB T5B 2C9
Phone: (780) 477-6648; Fax: (780) 479-6199

CONTRIBUTION:

$121,350

The Healthy Safe Baby Program seeks to lessen the risk for abuse of children and to increase the likelihood of healthy, safe pregnancies and births for the Aboriginal families it serves. Cultural awareness opportunities are provided which are respectful and reflective of Native tradition and culture.

INITIATIVE:

Action for Healthy Communities - CAP

SPONSOR:

Edmonton Healthcare Citizenship Society
10821 - 96 Street
Edmonton AB T5H 2J8
Phone: (780) 944-4687; Fax: (780) 423-0176

CONTRACT:

$5,000

The goal of this project is to facilitate the active participation of residents in nine central Edmonton Neighbourhoods to identify, address and evaluate the community health issues which affect them. This project aspires to improve the health of these citizens and their neighbourhoods through the community health initiatives they develop and implement, and to create a broader base of support for "Action for Healthy Communities" in Edmonton's nine central communities.

INITIATIVE:

Strengthen the Community Depots of the
WECAN Food Co-op: Phase I - CAP

SPONSOR:

Wecan Co-operative or Community and Economic Development
#240 Abbottsfield Mall
3210 - 118 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5W 4W1
Phone: (780) 413-4525; Fax: (780) 413-7052

CONTRACT:

$5,000

This project strengthens the Food Co-op Depots by enhancing the leadership capabilities of its members, and promoting the benefits of participating in the Co-op, such as access to healthy, high quality food at a low cost. The Food Co-op Depots are mostly located in low income neighbourhoods. The Depots provide an ideal setting to develop a cohesive group of community leaders, as well as a learning opportunity for non-active members to discover their capabilities and play a more active role in the Co-op as well as the community.

INITIATIVE:

Transforming Living and Working for a Sustainable Society - CAP

SPONSOR:

Toxics Watch Society
10511 Saskatchewan Drive
Edmonton AB T6E 4S1
Phone: (780) 436-2397

CONTRACT:

$5,000

The "Transforming Living and Working for a Sustainable Society" Project seeks to teach individuals how to assess the sustainability of their present lifestyles and how to transform them in satisfying, more balanced, healthful and ecologically-based ways. The project also assists adults in a work transition to create work practices or eco-businesses that mimic ecological systems, protect existing biological systems, or restore degraded habitats.

INITIATIVE:

Outdoor Classroom/Community Greening Project - CAP

SPONSOR:

Belgravia School
11605 - 74 Avenue
Edmonton AB T6G 0G1
Phone: (780) 435-5560

CONTRACT:

$3,500

Belgravia School has established the infrastructure part of an Outdoor Classroom/Community Greening Project on land assembled through a partnership between the school board, Aqualta and the City's Transportation and Community Service's Departments. A steering committee has been formed with parents, a teacher, students and an expert advisory group consisting of a naturalist, landscape architect and a botanist/zoologist to complete a number of elements to improve the site including, implementing gardens, completing pathways and supporting teachers and community groups to use the space.

INITIATIVE:

The Development of an Asian Youth Team - CAP

SPONSOR:

Edmonton Social Planning Council
Suite 41, 9912 - 106 Street
Edmonton AB T5K 1C5
Phone: (780) 423-2031; Fax: (780) 425-6244

CONTRACT:

$5,000

This project will assist a group of Asian youth to participate in recreational, outdoor and volunteer activities, and to develop environmental awareness, peer support, advocacy and personal development skills through the formation of a Youth Team. In addition, project staff will work with the Youth Team to promote cooperation between different service sectors in meeting the recreational and volunteer activity needs of Asian youth in the Edmonton area.

INITIATIVE:

Immigrant Group Displays Seedy Saturday 1999 - CAP

SPONSOR:

The Garden Institute
Box 1406
#194, 3803 Calgary Trail
Edmonton AB T6J 5M8
Phone: (780) 423-2031; Fax: (780) 425-6244

CONTRACT:

$5,000

For this project several immigrant communities will develop displays with information on biodiversity, culture and agriculture. The goal of the displays is to catalyse interest in the community in traditional practices, and provide a valuable link between human health and the environment, through food and the need to preserve biodiversity.

INITIATIVE:

Dickinsfield Community Beautification Project - CAP

SPONSOR:

Dickinsfield Amity House
9214 - 146 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5E 2J9
Phone: (780) 478-5022; Fax: (780) 473-8979

CONTRACT:

$3,575

The goal of this project is to work with Edmonton residents, organizations and businesses to develop and implement a strategy to improve our community. Activities will include building flower beds, developing a gardening tools lending library and graffiti removal.

PROJECT:

The Consultation and Heart Health Project - PHF

Project #:

5555-09-1997/0010002

SPONSOR:

Alberta Centre for Well-Being
3rd Floor, 11759 Groat Road
Edmonton AB T5M 3K6
Phone: (780) 453-8692; Fax: (780) 455-2092

CONTRIBUTION:

$8,705

The Centre oversees a project of two components. The first component, the Alberta Heart Health Project (AHHP) is a community-based initiative aimed at determining effective strategies for the promotion and advocacy of heart-healthy behaviours. Specifically, the project is seeking input from experts to assist in the development of a dissemination plan for Alberta. The second component of this project is to work with the PPHB Alberta/NWT Region to develop, organize and implement a consultation process with government, non-government and private sector organizations within Alberta, to gain input on priority-setting for the 1998-99 solicitation of the Population Health Fund.

PROJECT:

Adding It All Up: The Cost of Healthy Living in the City of Edmonton - PHF

Project #:

5555-09-1997/0010008

SPONSOR:

Edmonton Social Planning Council
Suite 41, 9912 - 106 Street
Edmonton AB T5K 1C5
Phone: (780) 423-2031; Fax: (780) 425-6244

CONTRIBUTION:

$35,295

This project will work with academic institutions, community partners and grass-roots organizations to develop two community-validated cost-of-living indexes for individuals and their families living in Edmonton. These measures include a basic "survival" measure and a more moderate "participation" measure that will help to establish the annual income required to live healthy, productive lives in Edmonton.

PROJECT:

Towards a Supportive Community for Seniors in the 21st Century Phase I Senior Friendly Alberta Initiative - PHF

Project #:

5555-09-1997/0010010

SPONSOR:

Alberta Council on Aging
1740, 10130 - 103 Street
Edmonton AB T5J 3N9
Phone: (780) 423-7781; Fax: (780) 425-9246

CONTRIBUTION:

$70,000

This project will build on the work of the "Senior Friendly" Initiative in Alberta to foster, promote and support "senior friendly" businesses and services. Additionally, the project will support Alberta seniors, private, public and not-for-profit sector organizations prepare for the International Year of Older Persons 1999 through the marketing of "senior friendly" initiatives.

PROJECT:

Partnering Healthy Eating with Active Living - PHF

Project #:

5555-09-1997/0010015

SPONSOR:

Dairy Nutrition Council of Alberta 14904 - 121A Avenue
Edmonton AB T5V 1A3
Phone: (780) 453-5942; Fax: (780) 455-2196

CONTRIBUTION:

$10,000

The two programs administered under this project are "Partnering Healthy Eating and Active Living in Schools" and "Partnering Healthy Eating and Active Living in the Workplace". This project will enhance the physical and nutritional health of Alberta's students and adults through an action-oriented, healthy eating and active living program to be offered in the schools and workplace. The project provides educational resources on nutrition and active living to teachers, community-based health professionals and workers at their worksite.

PROJECT:

Projet de traduction: Attention au faux pas et Actif pour la vie - PHF

Project #:

5555-09-1997/0010019

SPONSOR:

Fédération des aînés franco-albertains
Pièce 205, 8527 rue Marie-Anne Gaboury
Edmonton AB T6C 3N1
Phone: (780) 466-8965; Fax: (780) 468-2565

GRANT:

$13,000

The purpose of this project is to provide older French Canadians with an injury and falls prevention and fitness program. French versions of the programs "Fit For Life" and "Steady As You Go" have been produced for dissemination in the Franco-Albertan community.

PROJECT:

Ressources en santé: Programme francophones aux couches - PHF

Project #:

5555-09-1997/0010020

SPONSOR:

Fédération des parents francophones de l' Alberta
Pièce 203, 8527 rue Marie-Anne Gaboury
Edmonton AB T6C 3N1
Phone: (780) 468-6934; Fax: (780) 469-4799

CONTRIBUTION:

$35,000

This project aims to provide support and health-related information to Francophone parents with young children in the St. Paul region through a home visitor program. A Francophone home visitor will meet with new parents to link them with French educational and health resources and services in the region. During the visit, a kit will be distributed that contains health information in French, information on French educational resources and programs, a directory of French professional services in Alberta, a blanket, diapers and a musical cassette. As well, a poster that will be distributed in the province through Francophone resource centres is being developed. It will contain information on health and education.

PROJECT:

Community Wellness Program: Pilot Phase II Determinants of Health
in the Planning, Design, Development and Delivery of Post Secondary
Health Promotion Programs for Aboriginal People - PHF

Project #:

5555-09-1997/0010021

SPONSOR:

Nechi Training, Research and Health Promotions Institute
Box 34007
Kingsway Mall Postal Outlet
Edmonton AB T5G 3G4
Phone: (780) 459-1884; Fax: (780) 458-1883

CONTRIBUTION:

$15,000

This project builds on the work of the Community Wellness Program, in collaboration with Grant MacEwan Community College, Keyano College, and Alberta Family and Social Services, to examine post secondary health promotion programs for Aboriginal people and assess the extent to which the broader health determinants are addressed.

PROJECT:

Santé en français en Alberta - PHF

Project #:

5555-09-1997/0010023

SPONSOR:

Association canadienne-française de l' Alberta
#303, 8527 rue Marie-Anne Gaboury
Edmonton AB T6C 3N1
Phone: (780) 466-1680; Fax: (780) 465-6773

CONTRIBUTION:

$37,000

This project aims to increase Franco-Albertans' access to health professionals by expanding the directory of Francophone health professionals that is currently printed in booklet form and posted on the Web, as well as through monthly articles in French community journals. Support and networking opportunities for Francophone health and social service professionals will be facilitated through the development of a bulletin that is specifically designed for them. A literature scan on the barriers faced by people accessing health services in their second language and ongoing assessment of the needs of Francophone health professionals will guide this project and future activities.

PROJECT:

Indigenous Provincial Youth Leadership Seminar Phase III continued - PHF

Project #:

5555-09-1997/0010024

SPONSOR:

Sport Alberta
Percy Page Centre
11759 Groat Road
Edmonton AB T5M 3K6
Phone: (780) 422-5657; Fax: (780) 422-2663

GRANT:

$15,000

The Alberta Future Leaders Program (AFL) is a community-based initiative that uses sport, recreation and the local environment to address the needs of Alberta's indigenous youth. The project will plan, implement and evaluate a workshop designed to increase participants' knowledge and understanding of working in communities, community decision-making processes, and strategies to influence and bring about change in response to community identified needs.

PROJECT:

The Young Adults Prevention Campaign Phase II - PHF

Project #:

5555-09-1997/0010025

SPONSOR:

Alberta Community Council On HIV
#201, 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5K 0M1
Phone: (780) 448-1768; Fax: (780) 488-3735

GRANT:

$29,000

This project is the second phase of a two part media campaign composed of targeted messages that seek to modify the sexual behaviours and attitudes of heterosexual males ages 18 - 26 and their partners using a social marketing approach.

PROJECT:

Community Animation Program (CAP) 1998/1999 - PHF

Project #:

6785-09-1998/2450039

SPONSOR:

Alberta Environmental Network Society (AEN)
(with Alberta Lung Association)
10511 Saskatchewan Drive
Edmonton AB T6E 4S1
Phone: (780) 433-9302; Fax: (780) 433-9305

GRANT:

$15,000

The AEN will collaborate with Health Canada's Public Health Agency of Canada (PPHB), Environment Canada, the Alberta Lung Association and the Community Animation Program (CAP) Advisory Committee to coordinate the delivery of CAP in Alberta. The goal of CAP is to support community-based projects that address both health and environment issues to make progress towards community-identified sustainability goals. The CAP Advisory Committee includes representatives of the Alberta Department of Environmental Protection, Alberta Health, health and environment non-government organizations, Environment Canada, and PPHB.

PROJECT:

Taking Action: Moving Through the Years - PHF

Project #:

6785-09-1998/2450041

SPONSOR:

Be Fit for Life Network
W1-55, VanVilet Centre
University of Alberta
Edmonton AB T6G 2H9
Phone: (780) 492-4435; Fax: (780) 492-6577

CONTRIBUTION:

$30,000

One "Be Fit for Life" Centre, located in Edson, will work in partnership with the community to develop, implement and evaluate a pilot project designed to enhance the participation of independent seniors in active living programs in rural Alberta.

PROJECT:

Celebrating Children - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-039

SPONSOR:

Calling Lake Child Development Society
Box 173
Calling Lake AB T0G 0K0
Phone: (780) 331-2005/2447; Fax: (780) 331-2121

CONTRIBUTION:

$28,000

This program focuses on at-risk women in the Smith and Calling Lake areas. There is special emphasis on education and support for the high percentage of teen mothers in both communities. Due to the high rate of gestational diabetes, the program also addresses dietary and life style management for both mothers and infants. Food and vitamin supplements are provided to at-risk mothers and their infants. Many of the at-risk women in these communities benefit from nutrition information, support and education on prenatal care and breastfeeding.

PROJECT:

Calling Lake Family Development Project - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-94-022

SPONSOR:

Calling Lake Child Development Society Box 173
Calling Lake AB T0G 0K0
Phone: (780) 331-2005; Fax: (780) 331-2121

CONTRIBUTION:

$161,317

This project offers a Head Start program for low-income children and their families from predominantly Cree and Métis groups. Community members received training culminating in Early Childhood Care Certification to enable them to staff the program. Special features of the program are: speech services, a volunteer component, a daily nutritious meal and snacks, and parent groups.

PROJECT:

Awasisak and Family Development Circle Aboriginal Head Start Project - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-020

SPONSOR:

Awasisak and Family Development Circle
Box 2360
Lac La Biche AB T0A 2C0
Phone: (780) 623-3039; Fax: (780) 623-2733

CONTRIBUTION:

$329,950

This Aboriginal Head Start project is a joint initiative located in Lac La Biche with additional sites on the Kikino Métis Settlement and on the Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement. Program components use the Wheel of Holistic Child Development to meet the social, physical, intellectual, creative, emotional and spiritual needs of Aboriginal children. Community members and Elders are utilized in the project to enhance the program's cultural, linguistic and historical components. Nutritional snacks and lunches are provided and parent involvement is encouraged through volunteering. A parent liaison worker helps to facilitate linkages between parents and the program.

PROJECT:

Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-022

SPONSOR:

Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre Society
Box 1358
St. Paul AB T0A 3A0
Phone: (780) 645-4630; Fax: (780) 645-1980

CONTRIBUTION:

$201,650

This project provides an Aboriginal Head Start program for children 3-6 years of age in St. Paul. A strong emphasis on culture is created by using the Cree language in the program's educational, spiritual and cultural components. Sound nutrition and health practices are integrated into the program by including a nutritious snack. The objectives of family healing and economic/social self-sufficiency are facilitated by outreach workers through home visits and training opportunities for parents.

PROJECT:

Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre/Fishing Lake Métis Settlement/ Elizabeth Métis Settlement - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-023

SPONSOR:

Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre
Box 5399
Bonnyville AB T9N 2G5
Phone: (780) 826-3374; Fax: (780) 826-2540

CONTRIBUTION:

$329,950

This project operates one site in Bonnyville with additional sites on the Elizabeth Métis Settlement and the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement. Children 3-6 years of age attend the program. Program goals include preparing children for grade one, increasing children's knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, and promoting healthy relationships between parents and their children. This is achieved through sharing circles, activities and song. Sound nutrition and health practices are integrated into the program through a nutritious snack program. Family and community involvement is encouraged and parents participate as program volunteers and in fund-raising.

PROJECT:

Mishtawasis Project - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-041

SPONSOR:

Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre Society
Box 1358
St. Paul AB T0A 3A0
Phone: (780) 645-4630; Fax: (780) 645-1980

CONTRIBUTION:

$13,100

This program provides nutritional supplements, nutrition counselling, support, education and referrals for pregnant women and new mothers with infants up to 12 months of age. The project includes tobacco reduction strategies for pregnant and parenting women and consultation with Aboriginal families. Pregnant women are encouraged to obtain a physician assessment early in their pregnancy and to access other referrals when necessary. Innovative projects such as collective kitchens and the community shared agriculture project provide a pro-active focus.

PROJECT:

Healthy Babies - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-1998/0140001

SPONSOR:

Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre
Box 419
Cold Lake AB T9M 1P1
Phone: (780) 594-5095; Fax: (780) 594-7304

CONTRIBUTION:

$73,678

This project has an outreach model of service delivery with outreach workers providing pre and postnatal support and education; nutritional supplement of milk, vitamins and food; and collective kitchens in the various communities. The outreach workers collaborate with local health providers to ensure a continuum of services are provided to support pregnant moms and their babies. The expected benefits of the project include improved nutrition and health among pregnant women, leading to healthier babies.

PROJECT:

Programme franco-accueil - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-1998/0130002

SPONSOR:

Société des parents francophones de St-Paul et région
5609 - 53 Avenue
St. Paul AB T0A 3A1
Phone: (780) 645-3888; Fax: (780) 645-2045

CONTRIBUTION:

$50,000

The project includes four major activities: health promotion for children from 0 to 6 years of age through articles in newspapers and local newsletters; establishment of a home visiting service for all the Francophone families in the region; the development of services such as play groups, support groups for parents, and the creation of links with Anglophone agencies and government institutions in the health field in order to ensure that services are provided in French for the Francophone population of the region.

PROJECT:

Elder Health, Physical Activity and Fall Prevention Program - PHF

Project #:

6785-09-1998/2450029

SPONSOR:

Hearts for the Golden Age Society
Box 70
Thorhild AB T0A 3J0
Phone: (780) 398-3556; Fax: (780) 398-3580

GRANT:

$24,000

This project assists seniors to maintain and improve their quality of life by promoting their physical strength and mobility by reducing the incidence of falls. Two community-based workshops will be hosted to train 50 rural seniors as "Steady As You Go" (SAYGO) facilitators. Each trained facilitator will implement a 12 week SAYGO program in a rural community. The program increases seniors' awareness of the risk factors that contribute to falls and improves their leg, abdominal, and upper body strength and balance.

PROJECT:

Grande Prairie Friendship Centre - Aboriginal Head Start - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-019

SPONSOR:

Grande Prairie Friendship Centre
10507 98 Avenue
Grande Prairie AB T8V 4L1
Phone: (780) 532-5722; Fax: (780) 539-5121

CONTRIBUTION:

$211,650

This project provides a welcoming, culturally sensitive and nurturing environment which supports the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual growth of children and their parents. An additional project goal is strengthening the family unit. A support worker coordinates the parent component of the program utilizing the Family Life Improvement Program developed by Native Counselling Services of Alberta. Children are introduced to the Cree language, music and dance. Elders spend time with the children on a regular basis. Sound nutrition and health practices are integrated and a parent advisory committee has been established.

PROJECT:

Keeping Afloat - ACAP

Project #:

6555-2-542

SPONSOR:

South Peace AIDS Council (SPAC)
Box 902
Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 3Y1
Phone: (403) 538-3388; Fax: (403) 538-3368

GRANT:

$16,000.00

The Council uses its operational funding to continue its collaborative initiatives with agency and community partners. SPAC also conducts ongoing activities on prevention education with street-involved youth, marginalized women, and intravenous drug users. The Council addresses high risk behaviours of marginalized young people through outreach work, linkages to peer support groups and youth in alternative school programs, and involvement with personal development programs.

PROJECT:

Non-Prescription Needle Use (NPNU) - Harm Reduction - ACAP

Project #:

6963-09-1998/0070027

SPONSOR:

South Peace AIDS Council
Box 902
Grande Prairie AB T8V 3Y1
Phone: (780) 538-3388; Fax: (780) 538-3368

GRANT:

$10,000

This project provides ongoing outreach to intravenous drug users and liaison with community agencies and businesses. Provincial AIDS has contributed $25,000 to this project.

PROJECT:

Babies' Best Start - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-020

SPONSOR:

Grand Prairie Friendship Centre
10507 98 Avenue
Grande Prairie AB T8V 4L1
Phone: (780) 532-5722; Fax: (780) 539-5121

CONTRIBUTION:

$66,800

The project aims to improve the early identification of nutritionally at-risk women, increase access to and effectiveness of existing services, increase clients' nutrition knowledge and encourage them to initiate and sustain breastfeeding throughout the health region. At-risk women determine appropriate and culturally sensitive methods to provide nutrition education. They are also involved in support programs, research, and needs assessments. Concrete methods such as the establishment of collective kitchens and the provision of milk and vitamin supplements assist women in maintaining a nutritious diet.

PROJECT:

Enhanced Babies Program - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-1998/0140018

SPONSOR:

Grand Prairie Friendship Centre
10507 - 98 Avenue
Grande Prairie AB T8L 4L1
Phone: (780) 532-5722; Fax: (780) 532-5121

CONTRIBUTION:

$66,200

The goal of this project is to build on the successful community development activities of the existing CPNP project at the Centre. The program will be expanding the parent education component to include literacy. The children's program will be extended to age 2 to promote health and social development, and outreach/home visiting services will be added. Training and continuing education of staff, volunteers and community partners will build local capacity in the areas of parenting and early childhood development. The project will participate in the CAPC National Evaluation and will incorporate evaluation as on ongoing component.

PROJECT:

Suicide Prevention - PHF

Project #:

6785-09-1998/2450044

SPONSOR:

Grand Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce
124, 10632 - 102 Avenue
Grande Prairie AB T8V 6J8
Phone: (780) 532-5340; Fax: (780) 532-2926

CONTRIBUTION:

$25,000

The purpose of this project is to conduct a suicide prevention program that targets males between 25 to 50 years of age who are employed in trades and industry occupations. Suicide is the second highest cause of injury and death in the region, and males account for 89 percent of completed suicides. Based on the results of focus groups with the target population, the project will implement and evaluate suicide awareness workshops and develop an educational package for agricultural sales staff which will include information on how to recognize signs and take appropriate action if an individual is at-risk.

PROJECT:

Building Better Babies - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-026

SPONSOR:

Peace River Childbirth Education Association
Box 5049
Peace River AB T8S 1R7
Phone: (780) 624-2623; Fax: (780) 624-2623

CONTRIBUTION:

$78,900

The purpose of this project is to reduce inequities and barriers for women with at-risk pregnancies. "Health for Two" Manuals are made available to the target group. Referrals systematically connect women with one-to-one counselling, group education and support. Retailers are involved in a milk and vitamin supplement program and the food bank assists by distributing food hampers. Other activities include the establishment of a collective kitchen by community groups and the training of peer educators.

INITIATIVE:

Family Wellness Fair - CAP

SPONSOR:

Smoky River Family and Community Support Services Box 420
Falher AB T0H 1M0
Phone: (780) 837-2220; Fax: (780) 837-2647 CONTRACT: $1,000

The purpose of this event is to celebrate the family, recognize family strengths and provide opportunities to enhance family well-being in the Smoky River area. The goal of this event is to organize and coordinate two days (one full day and one evening) of fun and relaxing bilingual activities (French and English) for the family. The event will be an opportunity for the families to identify things they already do and to find simple new ways to improve their health and the health of their family and community. Partners for the Fair include service providers, schools, churches, and health and environment community groups.

INITIATIVE:

Project RAISE: Raising Adolescent Interest in Supportive Environments - PHF

Project #:

6785-09-1998/2450038

SPONSOR:

Peace Learning Association for Lifelong Learning
Bag 3500
Peace River AB T8S 1V9
Phone: (780) 624-5695; Fax: (780) 624-1769

GRANT:

$15,000

The project, which targets adolescents 11 to 15 years of age in the Peace Health Region, aims to enable adolescents to assess harassment and intimidation issues and will encourage student skill development in the area of conflict resolution. A drama presentation will be staged at four rural junior highs. Sensitivity training sessions on high aggression behaviours will be conducted for students in Grades 6 and 7 in five targeted communities. As well, all students in grades 6 to 9 in the region will be invited to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a Student Empowerment Program to increase awareness of supportive attitudes, behaviours and environments that decrease high aggression behaviours.

PROJECT:

Peavine Métis Settlement/Gift Lake Métis Settlement - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-014

SPONSOR:

Peavine Métis Settlement
Box 238
High Prairie AB T0G 1E0
Phone: (780) 523-5944; Fax: (780) 523-5616

CONTRIBUTION:

$203,300

This Aboriginal Head Start project operates on the Peavine Métis Settlement with an additional site on the Gift Lake Métis Settlement. Each site delivers a pre-school program for children 3½ - 4½ years of age. A parent-toddler play group focuses on parent/child interaction, learning through play and parental skill development. The project includes parental involvement through an advisory committee with program activities designed to meet parents' identified needs. A nutrition program for children is provided and cultural activities include traditional arts, music, crafts, Cree language learning, and story-telling by Elders.

PROJECT:

Neeyanan Community Association/Peerless Lake and Trout Lake - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-018

SPONSOR:

Neeyanan Community Association
Box 9
Peerless Lake AB T0G 2W0
Phone: (780) 869-3992; Fax: (780) 869-3740

CONTRIBUTION:

$203,300

The sponsor operates Aboriginal Head Start programs in both Peerless Lake and Trout Lake. An important project goal is to provide Aboriginal children with learning that enhances and promotes their holistic growth through cognitive, social, emotional, and physical experiences. Program activities are based on the Cree language, culture and heritage. A hot lunch program is offered through the schools. Parents and extended family members are involved in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

PROJECT:

Tri-Settlement Prenatal Nutrition - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-031

SPONSOR:

Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Box 60
Gift Lake AB T0G 1B0
Phone: (780) 767-3794; Fax: (780) 767-3888

CONTRIBUTION:

$33,800

Gift Lake Métis Settlement, in partnership with Peavine Métis Settlement and East Prairie Métis Settlement, carries out activities for this program which include community education in food purchasing as well as culturally appropriate meal preparation and budgeting. Information sessions, regular classes and workshops support ongoing health education. Within the community, social supports will be enhanced by home visits. Each settlement has external partners who provide services and share resources. Elders and volunteers are involved in planning and program delivery.

PROJECT:

The Good Start Prenatal Program - CPNP

Project #:

6971-96-034

SPONSOR:

Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
Box 1740
High Prairie AB T0G 1E0
Phone: (780) 523-4401; Fax: (780) 523-4406

CONTRIBUTION:

$47,415

The purpose of this program is to provide parenting and educational sessions geared toward at-risk women between the ages of 12 to 24. The program provides milk coupons, food hampers, and vitamin and mineral supplements. The program also highlights the importance of breastfeeding through classes and peer support groups. This region experiences a high rate of adolescent pregnancies and a pattern of low birth weights stemming from lack of understanding about the negative effects of a poor diet, smoking, and alcohol consumption during pregnancy. A high incidence of diabetes mellitus often exacerbated by poor diet has also been identified in this region.

PROJECT:

Little People Project - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-94-026

SPONSOR:

Peekiskweetan Let's Talk Society
Box 180
Wabasca AB T0G 2K0
Phone: (780) 891-3640; Fax: (780) 891-3626

CONTRIBUTION:

$102,500

This project includes a playschool in Wabasca; the activities of a parenting facilitator who has implemented Nobody's Perfect and a variety of group programs for parents and pre-schoolers; and an early stimulus program for toddlers in Sandy Lake.

PROJECT:

Brighter Futures Program - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-95-028

SPONSOR:

High Prairie & District Children's Resource Council
Box 888
High Prairie AB T0G 1E0
Phone: (403) 523-2715; Fax: (403) 523-6709

CONTRIBUTION:

$154,500

This project serves several isolated communities and has two components. The Family Life Education Component provides information and training on a variety of topics including parenting skills, sexuality, nutrition, and family violence. The Child Development Component includes learning through play programs, a toy lending library, and access to playschool programs. This project is using a community development approach.

PROJECT:

Chip Child Development Society Aboriginal Head Start - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-016

SPONSOR:

Chip Child Development Society
Box 479
Fort Chipewyan AB T0P 1B0
Phone: (780) 697-3730; Fax: (780) 697-3500

CONTRIBUTION:

$201,650

This Aboriginal Head Start project operates four days per week for children 3-5 years of age with an in-home component for younger children. The program focuses on the holistic development of the child with an emphasis on physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health. Elders are involved in the cultural component of the project. Parental involvement is encouraged through monthly newsletters and home visits.

PROJECT:

Food for Two - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-024

SPONSOR:

The Children's Centre
100, 9913 Biggs Avenue
Fort McMurray AB T9H 1S2
Phone: (780) 743-3309; Fax: (780) 743-1995

CONTRIBUTION:

$30,322

The Food for Two Program enables at-risk women to make healthy, informed choices for themselves and their families leading to improved health for mothers and their infants. The program focuses its efforts on increasing access to and enhancing existing prenatal programs in the Fort McMurray and surrounding area. It offers nutritional supplements, breastfeeding support, prenatal education and care, nutrition assessment, milk coupons and skill development. This program also emphasizes the importance of reducing alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy.

PROJECT:

Brighter Future's Program - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-94-021

SPONSOR:

The Children's Centre
100, 9913 Biggs Avenue
Fort McMurray AB T9H 1S2
Phone: (780) 743-3309; Fax: (780) 743-1995

CONTRIBUTION:

$393,300

This project operates a multicultural pre-school, a Parent Toddler Drop-In, Family Visitors and a Rural Pre-School Program. The program emphasizes parent involvement and an appreciation of diverse cultural backgrounds.

PROJECT:

High Level Aboriginal Head Start -AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-015

SPONSOR:

High Level Native Friendship Centre
Box 1735
High Level AB T0H 1Z0
Phone: (780) 926-3355; Fax: (780) 926-2038

CONTRIBUTION:

$201,650

This Aboriginal Head Start project operates 4 days per week for children 3-5 years of age. Program activities are based on the Cree and Dene culture and heritage and involve a Cree Elder. Children are involved in daily activities including the preparation of a nutritious snack. Also, parents meet to discuss topics that enhance their knowledge and ability to help themselves and their children. Family life educators make regular home visits.

PROJECT:

Regional Prenatal Nutrition Program - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-022

SPONSOR:

High Level Native Friendship Centre
Box 1735
High Level AB T0H 1Z0
Phone: (780) 926-3355; Fax: (780) 926-2038

CONTRIBUTION:

$58,800

This program focuses on developing and implementing a medical referral system, nutritional assessment counselling and group education sessions in High Level and several surrounding communities. It also teaches women how to prepare nutritious food on a low budget as well as providing them with food hampers and milk coupons. Concepts and practices pertaining to native spirituality are incorporated throughout all educational experiences.

PROJECT:

Brighter Futures - CAPC

Project #:

4927-09-93-008

SPONSOR:

Coalition for Far Northwest Alberta Brighter Futures Society
Box 1710
High Level AB T0H 1Z0
Phone: (780) 926-2754; Fax: (780) 926-3177

CONTRIBUTION:

$415,300

This project serves the town of High Level and six remote culturally diverse northern communities. It is a comprehensive initiative which includes Head Start programs, parenting groups, Family Life Education, children's programs, infant and child nutrition and injury prevention.

PROJECT:

Peavine Métis Settlement/Gift Lake Métis Settlement - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-014

SPONSOR:

Peavine Métis Settlement
Box 238
High Prairie AB T0G 1E0
Phone: (780) 523-5944; Fax: (780) 523-5616

CONTRIBUTION:

$203,300

This Aboriginal Head Start project operates on the Peavine Métis Settlement with an additional site on the Gift Lake Métis Settlement. Each site delivers a pre-school program for children 3½ - 4½ years of age. A parent-toddler play group focuses on parent/child interaction, learning through play and parental skill development. The project includes parental involvement through an advisory committee with program activities designed to meet parents' identified needs. A nutrition program for children is provided and cultural activities include traditional arts, music, crafts, Cree language learning and story-telling by Elders.

PROJECT:

Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre/Fishing Lake Métis Settlement/ Elizabeth Métis Settlement - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-023

SPONSOR:

Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre
Box 5399
Bonnyville AB T9N 2G5
Phone: (780) 826-3374; Fax: (780) 826-2540

CONTRIBUTION:

$329,950

This project operates one site in Bonnyville with additional sites on the Elizabeth Métis Settlement and the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement. Children 3-6 years of age attend the program. Program goals include preparing children for grade one, increasing children's knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and promoting healthy relationships between parents and their children. This is achieved through sharing circles, activities and song. Sound nutrition and health practices are integrated into the program through a nutritious snack program. Family and community involvement are encouraged and parents participate as program volunteers and in fund-raising.

PROJECT:

Awasisak and Family Development Circle Aboriginal Head Start Project - AHS

Project #:

6973-09-95-020

SPONSOR:

Awasisak and Family Development Circle
Box 2360
Lac La Biche AB T0A 2C0
Phone: (780) 623-3039; Fax: (780) 623-2733

CONTRIBUTION:

$329,950

This Aboriginal Head Start project is a joint initiative located in Lac La Biche with additional sites on the Kikino Métis Settlement and on the Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement. Program components use the Wheel of Holistic Child Development to meet the social, physical, intellectual, creative, emotional and spiritual needs of Aboriginal children. Community members and Elders are utilized in the project to enhance the program's cultural, linguistic and historical components. Nutritional snacks and lunches are provided and parent involvement is encouraged through volunteering. A parent liaison worker helps to facilitate linkages between parents and the program.

PROJECT:

Tri-Settlement Prenatal Nutrition - CPNP

Project #:

6971-09-96-031

SPONSOR:

Gift Lake Métis Settlement
Box 60
Gift Lake AB T0G 1B0
Phone: (780) 767-3794; Fax: (780) 767-3888

CONTRIBUTION:

$33,800

Gift Lake Métis Settlement, in partnership with Peavine Métis Settlement and East Prairie Métis Settlement, carries out activities for this program which include community education in food purchasing as well as culturally appropriate meal preparation and budgeting. Information sessions, regular classes and workshops support ongoing health education. Within the community, social supports will be enhanced by home visits. Each settlement has external partners who provide services and share resources. Elders and volunteers are involved in planning and program delivery.