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 KNUCWENTWECW SOCIETY

PELLCTSIPWEN ' TEN

(SPRING WIND)

March 2009                                                                                                                                                                                                               Volume 1, Issue 1

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UPDATE

Well it has been two years since I was honored with the privilege of working for Knucwentwecw Society and it continues to be the second most challenging and rewarding job I have had, the first being a mother.  I previously worked for the Ministry of Children and Family Development primarily with Aboriginal children and families.  It was not until coming to work for Knucwentwecw Society that I began to understand the challenges faced by First Nations.  I am very grateful to the children, families and communities we serve for their generosity in sharing their knowledge, experiences and culture with me, Kukstsetsemc.  The staff and Board of Knucwentwecw Society are dedicated, talented group of people to work with, I am truly fortunate.

Updates

Youth Home: Knucwentwecw Society was in the process of establishing a therapeutic youth home when I joined the organization.  I was unable to recruit suitable staff for this resource and a decision was made in consultation with leadership to discontinue the project.

Current Staff: Knucwentwecw Society currently employs twelve people, the majority being First Nations and Aboriginal.

Programs: Knucwentwecw Society offers child protection, family support services, youth services, resources (family care homes), and Sacred Family Circles (Family Group Conferencing).  We look forward to working closely with communities to expand prevention services.

Community members, Knucwentwecw Society is accountable to you.  Please do not hesitate to stop by our office for a cup of tea.  I welcome your comments, questions and concerns.

Sincerely,

Arlene Adie

It is one of those March days when the sun shines hot

and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light,

and winter in the shade.

~ Charles Dickens