Programs for Parents & Caregivers
Parents & Caregivers: Programs & Events
*All programs & events are free*
Monday, April 14th
AM Session:
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
PM Session:
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Gym)
Beaded Red Dress Pin
Red Dress Day takes place on May 5th, and is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples.
Parents, caregivers and youth ages 13+ are welcome to join us as we bring love and healing prayers to all our relatives while beading a Pin for Red Dress Day.
Please note, there is no child-minding. Registration required.
Wednesdays
April 16th - June 4th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Room 2)
Kikosewin Beading and Reading Circle
Parents and caregivers of children are welcome to join Kokum Patty as we bead while sharing Indigenous Teachings and connecting with each other in a good way.
Bring your own beading project or use the beading materials that we will be providing.
Registration required. No child-minding available; adults only.
Thursdays
April 17th - May 8th
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Room 1)
Calming Our Waters
This 4-week program is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn more about our Medicine Wheel of Life Balance.
Join Kokum Patty as we honour our mind, body, heart and spirit through connecting with Indigenous Cultural wellness practices and activities.
Thursdays
April 22nd - May 27th
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Room 2)
Kikosewin - Being with Family Traditional Parenting
We invite parents and caregivers to join Kokum Patty as we explore gentle parenting through Traditional Teachings. We will learn how to bring these teachings into our everyday lives as we celebrate and honor Indigenous Culture.
There is no child-minding for this program. Registration is required. Limited spots available.
Thursday, June 5th
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Room 1)
Planting Love
Our world needs to heal, and it begins with us. We can help by Planting Love and honoring all our loved ones- beginning with the first 215 unmarked gravesites found at Kamloops Indian Residential School.
Join Kokum Patty as we pray and remember all our children whom Mother Earth has cared for. We are sharing our love and faith for a better future for all our relatives by creating a beautiful living legacy through planting seeds.
Registration required. Limited spots available.
Every First & Third Wednesday of The Month
9:00AM – 12:00PM
Location: Bent Arrow
Health for Two Educational Program
- education on pregnancy, birth, baby care and parenting (including pregnancy and parenting options)
- support and referrals to community supports (such as maternity care, mental health, addictions, housing, food security)
- resources may include grocery coupons and prenatal vitamins
Questions? Reach us at 780-481-3451 or kikosewin@bentarrow.ca
Contact Kikosewin Family Resource Network
