The Aboriginal Resource Program and Eagle Spirit strive to provide for a quality of life, well being, caring and healing for Aboriginal families living in Calgary and catchment areas. Services are centred on culturally sensitive, responsive and specific models that respect the supreme values of the Aboriginal people, the extended family and the right to self determination. Aboriginal Resource services include:
- Building strong, culturally sensitive programs for children of Aboriginal descent
- Culture-based enrichment and healing programs for individuals and groups
- Family Preservation: A multi-faceted and culture based service for Aboriginal families
- Family/Youth Outreach and Support – to provide personal, social and cultural needs of Aboriginal families
- Empowering young Aboriginal people to plan and direct their own lives
- Addictions assessment and recommendations
- Guidance and Skill Training – parenting, anger management, communication, conflict resolution and problem solving.
- Utilizing and connecting to community resources
Eagle Spirit
The path of spiritual wellness can begin for each person by cultural aspects that enrich the joy and success of each one. Eagle Spirit offers:
- Aboriginal In Home Support Workers
- Acess to Elders, Spiritual Leaders and Resource Speakers
- Aboriginal Youth/Family Services
- Aboriginal/Cultural Awareness Trainings/Teachings
- Aftercare Support Services
- Taking/Sharing Circles