Programs
Programs for every age and stage
Family Wellness, Community Care, and education programs create space for children, youth, adults, Elders, and the whole community to connect, learn, and grow.
Family Wellness & Community Care
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Programs are grouped by service area. Each main program lists the smaller programs that run inside it, so you can see at a glance what the Centre offers. Open a main program to see the days and times of the programs inside it; seasonal and one-off gatherings are published in Events.
Family Wellness
32 programs
Early YearsParents and caregivers · children ages 3–5Indigenous HIPPY
Home-based support that helps parents and caregivers prepare young children for school while building confidence, capacity, and community connections.See the 3 programs inside
IMHWUrban Indigenous individuals and familiesIndigenous Mental Health and Wellness
Wholistic, culture-based mental health and addictions support grounded in trauma-informed and strength-based approaches.See the 6 programs inside
Akwe:konUrban Indigenous children ages 7–12Akwe:kon
A culturally grounded program that nurtures belonging, positive wellbeing, and a place where children can feel safe to be themselves and accepted.See the 5 programs inside
Wasa-NabinUrban Indigenous youth ages 13–18Wasa-Nabin
A culturally grounded program that nurtures belonging, leadership, positive wellbeing, and a place where youth can feel safe to be themselves and accepted.See the 6 programs insideShared Children & YouthChildren and youth ages 7–18
Rising Roots
A cooking program where young people build practical kitchen skills while learning about traditional foods, nutrition, and food sovereignty.Read about Rising RootsShared Children & YouthChildren and youthPhysical Wellbeing
Movement-based programming that supports healthy, active lifestyles and strengthens connections to culture, community, and the land.Read about Physical Wellbeing
EducationIndigenous secondary studentsAlternative Secondary School Program
An alternative learning environment with Ontario secondary school curriculum and cultural programming for Indigenous learners working toward an OSSD.Read about Alternative Secondary School ProgramFamily GatheringsFamily Gatherings
Details for this program are coming soon. Contact the Centre to learn more.See the 4 programs insideCommunity Care
13 programs
Indigenous people seeking work, training, or educationApatisiwin
Employment, training, and education support so community members can gain the experience and skills to find and keep meaningful work.See the 2 programs inside
Urban Indigenous seniors, Elders, and people living with illness or disabilityLife Long Care
Transportation, connection, advocacy, and emotional and spiritual support that help community members live independently and well.See the 2 programs inside
Open to all community membersHealthy Living
Community-based programming that supports health and wellbeing and helps prevent health issues such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.See the 4 programs inside
KNCLN Indigenous Legal Centre (KILC)The Indigenous community of Kingston, Napanee and areaLegal Centre
Legal help for the Indigenous community of Kingston, Napanee and surrounding areas, through a partnership with Queen’s Legal Aid.Read about Legal Centre
Reintegration
Part of the Centre’s Community Care programs. Details are coming soon. Call or email the Centre to learn more.Read about ReintegrationCulture Care
10 programs
Community members and outside organizationsTraditional Ways
Traditional teachings, safe connections to Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and guidance on Indigenous protocols for community members and outside organizations.See the 6 programs inside
Our Languages
Free online Kanien’kéha and Anishinaabemowin language courses. Contact Lynda Gerow for access.Read about Our Languages
FamiliesOn the Land
Programs out in our urban community and on the land, led by the Centre’s Childhood Education and On-the-Land Coordinator.Read about On the Land
Community Education
Part of the Centre’s Culture Care programs. Details are coming soon. Call or email the Centre to learn more.Read about Community Education
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