The Opikihiwawin Coordinating Committee provides governance and determines the direction and focus of programs and is comprised of adoptive/foster parents, adult Aboriginal adoptees, Aboriginal community members and the Project Coordinator. Opikihiwawin is sponsored by New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families.

The challenges and celebrations of cross-cultural living are the focus of programming in which mutual sharing and support are facilitated through:

Cross-cultural Education Forums for Adults
Family Activities Programs
Adult Aboriginal Adoptees Sharing Circles
Building Family Networks
Family and Individual Counselling and/or Referrals
Honouring Our Children Ceremonies
Providing Dialogue and Linkages with the Aboriginal Community
Family Day at The Lodge
Pot Luck Feast and Gatherings
Aboriginal Community Cultural Events
Newsletters
Advocacy
Resource Information

Thank you for inquiring about Opikihiwawin programs and services.

Program Manager
Opikihiwawin