Bent Arrow’s Kinship Care Program: A Pathway
Today we wanted to share with you in more detail every step and aspect of the Nitotemak Kinship Care Program. This pathway follows the steps
The Power of Showing Up
We had the incredible pleasure of speaking with Michael, a participant who completed our Journey to Success Program. The Journey to Success (JTS) program aims
Six Ways to Cope with the “Winter Blues”
6 Ways to Cope with the ‘Winter Blues’ During the Cold Winter Months
Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D), also commonly known as the ‘Winter Blues’, is a type of depression that is caused by a lack of sunlight / Vitamin D (which is a natural vitamin from the sun) during colder months. A few of the common symptoms of SAD include: low energy, changes in appetite and weight, difficulty concentrating, troubles sleeping, loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable, etc. Due to the reduced amount of sunlight during the autumn and winter months, our bodies are not exposed to enough light / Vitamin D and therefore our serotonin and melatonin levels are affected. As we all adjust to the cold again, it is important to be aware of and watch for the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D). Here are 6 ways to lift your spirits whether you feel low or need something fun to do:
The Community Outreach Transit Team: Connecting Resources and Building Relationships On Edmonton Transit
At the end of September 2021, a new program called Community Outreach Transit Teams (COTT) was launched that partners Bent Arrow outreach workers and City
Being A Non-Indigenous Ally
Over the last decade, people have started to understand the deep seated racism towards Indigenous peoples. Non-Indigenous people are starting to become more aware of
Helping Youth Put Their Best Foot Forward this School Year
Like the Backstreet boys, schools back. For many children this means an exciting time of reconnecting with friends, and shopping for trendy clothes and the coolest school