We are committed to working with all Federal, Regional, Provincial, Band governments and other service organizations to improve Indigenous women's social, educational and employment opportunities on Prince Edward Island.
Indigenous Skills & Employment Training. The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC), provides employment and training support services to Indigenous Women through the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program (ISET)
The NWAC ISET program helps Indigenous women and gender-diverse individuals to fully participate in economic opportunities. NWAC believes that education can help Indigenous women achieve economic success. Empowered Indigenous women are the foundation for strong families and communities.
The Program is delivered throughout Canada in partnership with the Provincial Territorial Membership Associations (PTMAs), who provide the program at the regional levels
The NWAC ISET program helps Indigenous women and gender-diverse individuals to fully participate in economic opportunities. NWAC believes that education can help Indigenous women achieve economic success. Empowered Indigenous women are the foundation for strong families and communities.
The Program is delivered throughout Canada in partnership with the Provincial Territorial Membership Associations (PTMAs), who provide the program at the regional levels
Missing and Murdered Women and Girls Project will honor the lives, legacies and increase awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and LGBTQ2S individuals.
Project activities will include:
- a Commemorative Gathering “Honoring the Lives of Our Sisters” and a reveal of a memorial mural dedicated to survivors, family members and community members of PEI’s Missing or Murdered.
- To also capture the meaning behind this mural, a video was developed from each women to share their story.
- A creation of our MMIWG Toolkit: The purpose of the toolkit will contain the steps needed in order to assist families/community members when an Indigenous woman or girl goes missing. This toolkit will deliver the introduction to frontline workers,
- Hosting our yearly 'Sisters In Spirit' Vigil and "Red Dress Day".
This project is a response to Survivors and family members of MMIWG in PEI having expressed an interest of having a gathering involving themselves and community members to commemorate victims of violence. During the commemoration event, a commemorative piece will be unveiled in a public area so that their loved ones and other Indigenous women who have gone missing can be remembered. We believe that this will also educate the public on the severity of MMIWG.
Funded by the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Department of Justice, Government of PEI and Health Canada.
Project activities will include:
- a Commemorative Gathering “Honoring the Lives of Our Sisters” and a reveal of a memorial mural dedicated to survivors, family members and community members of PEI’s Missing or Murdered.
- To also capture the meaning behind this mural, a video was developed from each women to share their story.
- A creation of our MMIWG Toolkit: The purpose of the toolkit will contain the steps needed in order to assist families/community members when an Indigenous woman or girl goes missing. This toolkit will deliver the introduction to frontline workers,
- Hosting our yearly 'Sisters In Spirit' Vigil and "Red Dress Day".
This project is a response to Survivors and family members of MMIWG in PEI having expressed an interest of having a gathering involving themselves and community members to commemorate victims of violence. During the commemoration event, a commemorative piece will be unveiled in a public area so that their loved ones and other Indigenous women who have gone missing can be remembered. We believe that this will also educate the public on the severity of MMIWG.
Funded by the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Department of Justice, Government of PEI and Health Canada.
Communications & Networking Strategist has been created to support the Board of Directors and Executive Director to build organizational capacity related to strategic planning, financial stability and organization sustainability, which will improve our ability to promote the well-being and prosperity of Aboriginal, Inuit, and Metis women, girls, Two-spirit and gender diverse people.
The Capacity & Communications Project Plan consists of:
• Network Gathering (annually)
• Build and foster partnerships
• 5-year Strategic plan
• Trainings for Staff and Board of Directors
• Governance (Policy development and trainings for Board of Directors)
The Capacity & Communications Project Plan consists of:
• Network Gathering (annually)
• Build and foster partnerships
• 5-year Strategic plan
• Trainings for Staff and Board of Directors
• Governance (Policy development and trainings for Board of Directors)
Violence Prevention projects will work with Indigenous women by facilitating workshops that assist with the healing process of violence through cultural knowledge and sharing circles while teaching/promoting cultural sessions with women.
EMPOWERING INDIGENOUS WOMEN PROJECT
PEER SUPPORT PROJECT
MEN'S PROJECT
Mikmaq Family Resource Center has been in operation for over 26 years. The vision of AWAPEI was and is to support the off-reserve families here in our province for “Fostering the Strength, Pride and Respect of Aboriginal Children and Families”.
MFRC’s programs include:
SPECIAL PLAY GROUPS & OUTING
Our Special Play Groups & Outings focus on Nature, Culture, Health and Nutrition. Snacks provided.
MI’KMAQ TEA
An Opportunity to practice, learn and enjoy the Mi’kmaq Language.
NEW SPIRITS SUPPORT GROUP
Offers and opportunity for pre and post-natal mothers to share their parenting experience with one another.
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
At the end of each month, Parents come and cook a meal to take home to their families. (Please register)
PARENT SUPPORT
An Opportunity to share experiences and learn new parenting skills: Session in Aboriginal Parenting. Nobody’s Perfect and Handle with care are offered.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
Various programs such as crafts, kids in the kitchen, paint days, swimming and holiday parties! Transportation is provided for all programming (Charlottetown Area.
WEKATESK ABORIGINAL HEAD START
This is a free program for off reserve Aboriginal children from 3-5 years of age. This program runs from September to June, Monday to Thursday mornings. The Program provides transportation (Charlottetown area) healthy Snacks, as well as safe and exciting learning and growth opportunities for our children. For more information on this program, visit them on Facebook www.facebook.com/WekateskAHS.
Some of the additional services offered at MFRC consist of:
• Laundry Facility
• Referrals
• Take what you need Clothing Basket
• Internet Access
• Resource Lending
• Home Visits
• Open Drop in and Play
• Welcome Baby Baskets
MFRC is Funded by Community Action Program for children, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program and Aboriginal Head start through the Public Health Agency of Canada.
MFRC’s programs include:
SPECIAL PLAY GROUPS & OUTING
Our Special Play Groups & Outings focus on Nature, Culture, Health and Nutrition. Snacks provided.
MI’KMAQ TEA
An Opportunity to practice, learn and enjoy the Mi’kmaq Language.
NEW SPIRITS SUPPORT GROUP
Offers and opportunity for pre and post-natal mothers to share their parenting experience with one another.
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
At the end of each month, Parents come and cook a meal to take home to their families. (Please register)
PARENT SUPPORT
An Opportunity to share experiences and learn new parenting skills: Session in Aboriginal Parenting. Nobody’s Perfect and Handle with care are offered.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
Various programs such as crafts, kids in the kitchen, paint days, swimming and holiday parties! Transportation is provided for all programming (Charlottetown Area.
WEKATESK ABORIGINAL HEAD START
This is a free program for off reserve Aboriginal children from 3-5 years of age. This program runs from September to June, Monday to Thursday mornings. The Program provides transportation (Charlottetown area) healthy Snacks, as well as safe and exciting learning and growth opportunities for our children. For more information on this program, visit them on Facebook www.facebook.com/WekateskAHS.
Some of the additional services offered at MFRC consist of:
• Laundry Facility
• Referrals
• Take what you need Clothing Basket
• Internet Access
• Resource Lending
• Home Visits
• Open Drop in and Play
• Welcome Baby Baskets
MFRC is Funded by Community Action Program for children, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program and Aboriginal Head start through the Public Health Agency of Canada.