supporting theAnishinabekChild, Youth, and FamilyWell-Being System
What is
Koganaawsawin?
Koganaawsawin (Raising up our children) is a collective body established by Anishinabek First Nations and Anishinabek child well-being agencies to support and further enhance the delivery of child, youth, and family well-being programs and services by the First Nations and the agencies.
Learn MoreMeet Our TeamChild Well-Being Law
To date, with the support of Koganaawsawin, 22 Anishinabek First Nations have chosen to enact the Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law in their communities. The Law acknowledges, respects, and supports the primary role of the parents, guardians, families, and communities in safeguarding and promoting the well-being of Anishinaabe children and youth.
Learn More about the Child Well-Being LawOur Services
Assist Anishinabek First Nations in the implementation of the Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law, development of community standards, and assisting in the establishment of an Anishinabek Child and Family Services Committee within each Anishinabek First Nation.
Learn MoreAn early intervention program, encouraging the use of holistic, community-driven, approaches that help keep Anishinabek children connected to their families, community, and culture.
Learn MoreSupports Anishinabek First Nation Representatives in their roles by providing/developing resources and training to build capacity and collaboration in child well-being and community development.
Learn MoreSupporting and engaging with Anishinabek First Nations, using a trauma-informed lens, to ensure the safety and well-being of Anishinabek children, youth, and families.
Learn MoreSupporting and promoting the development of connection(s) for Anishinabek children and youth that have been separated from their family and community as a result of child welfare involvement or adoption.
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Child, Youth and Family
Family Well-Being
First Nation Representative Liaison
Prevention
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Office of the Children’s Commissioner
Providing high-level oversight over the implementation, compliance, and enforcement of theAnishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law and the Anishinabek Nation Children and Youth Bill of Rights.
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Anishinabek Nation Circle Process
A culturally-based, voluntary, child-centered, confidential circle, providing Anishinabek First Nation families with the support needed to create plan that addresses child and youth well-being issues.
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