Island Lake First Nations Family Services
Rising Up Together Program
Mamow-Kuh-Thig-Queemin (Rising Up Together)
The program supports pre and post majority services to assist youth and young adults to reach their goals.
The program offers:
- Advocacy
- Elder Services
- Emotional Support
- Assistance with post-secondary plans
- Guidance in navigating systems
Helping young adults
The Mamow-Kuh-Buh-Thig-Queemin (Rising up together) team provides ongoing supports for young adults transitioning into independence. Young adults from ages 14 years of age and older are targeted to identify gaps in service delivery to ensure the young adult has the tools necessary to live their best life. Navigators engage with young adults to assess their needs. The navigators teach youth about healthy relationships, conflict resolution, anger management, setting boundaries with peers, & provide emotional support.
A team is formed to explore options for the young adult to gain employment, meet academic milestones, secure safe housing, effectively manage finances, strengthen relationships, access medical needs, regain cultural and spiritual relevance, and become engaged advocates for their own lifelong journey.
Training oppportunities and supports
Following feedback from a needs assessment with young adults involved with ILFNFS, the Mamow-Kuh-Buh-Thig-Queemin team facilitated "Oohmbskah Caregiver Training" for all caregivers of young adults. This training included presentations, videos, and activities related to assertiveness, sex offender grooming, dating violence, gang awareness, building resiliency, mental health, and positive language. The presentation featured video highlights from each community and a handbook was provided to each participant.
Young adults emerging from care need additional supports to transition into adulthood. Because this process is not a linear or predictable process, specialized workers provide a springboard for the young adults while they navigate this passage. A youth council is presently being formed with young adults meeting regularly to gain public speaking and leadership skills. The council meet twice a month and benefit from the added guidance of an Elder from the Island Lake communities. It is amazing to witness these young adults gain confidence.
Building trust
Key aspects of the relationship between the navigator and young adult include a sense of trust, nurturance and formation of a parent and child type of relationship. This relationship is linked to resiliency factors that strengthen psychosocial, behavioural, and academic outcomes. Within the navigating process, young adults improve their interpersonal and independent living skills.
Supporting positive health overall results in lowering the risk for depression, alienation, suicidal ideation, and stress. The young adult has an opportunity to achieve greater life satisfaction.
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