Pathways Aboriginal Centre

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February 2014

Family Arts Program

Tour a Campus!
Aboriginal Wellness through Aboriginal Ways! Saturdays workshops lead by amazing traditional leaders offers Aboriginal parents and their children of all ages, the opportunity to engage in fun filled activities together. Feb 1st Bannock & Valentines Crafts Feb 8 th Storytelling & Crafts Feb 15th Dream Catchers Feb 22nd Cultural Gambling for Caregivers ( Child minding available) starts at 12-1:30pm All workshops start at 11am, Pre-Registration is recommended. Please contact Jamie Holt for more information Phone:604-271-7600 ext.101 Email: jamie.holt@rysa.bc.ca

Feb 11th we are off to NVIT to check out the campus and programs!
Some programs they offer are: Associate of Arts - Criminal Associate of Arts General Bachelor of Social Work Criminal Addictions Work We Leave at 10:30am and will be back by 4:00pm For more information give us a call at Call: Tarah Mallabar at 604-271-7600 ext. 150 Email: tarah.mallabar@rysa.bc.ca Or Call: Jelica Shaw at 604-271-7600 ext. 102 Email: jelica.shaw@rysa.bc.ca

Contact Us
Pathways Aboriginal Centre Richmond Youth Service Agency
100-7900 Alderbridge Way Richmond, BC V6X2A5 Phone: 604.271.7600 Hours of Operation: Mondays Through Friday 10am-5pm
Pathways Aboriginal Centre

www.rysa.bc.ca

School Support
Richmond Youth Service Agency (RYSA) in partnership with the Richmond School District and Vancouver Coastal Health has a Aboriginal Child, Youth and Family Worker who is currently taking referrals for the 2012-2013 school year. The service works with the school district, counselors, community agencies, other service providers and RYSA to ensure that Aboriginal children, youth and families are supported to receive or access resources and assistance they require to promote health and wellness, success at school and at home with respect and consideration of their diverse traditions, and culture. Service include: - One to one support in school or out of school - Assistance with accessing services and supports in the community to meet individual/family needs - Goal setting and mentoring - Skill building activities - Cultural activities - Assistance with school issues or challenges - Family nights For more information, to place a referral, or to self refer please Email: jelica.shaw@rysa.bc.ca Or Phone: Jelica at 604-271-7600 ext.102

AYC February Events

Wednesdays Workshops at Pathways 4pm-7pm for ages 14-24 February 5th Magnent and Magnas with Jelica February 12th Button Blanket Making with Debra February 19th Drumming with Tyler February 26th Youth Committee Meeting/Bubble Tea Thursday Ravens Homework Club at Pathways 3pm-5pm for Ages 7-15 Fridays Workshops at Pathways 4pm-7pm for ages 14-24 February 7th Storytelling with Larry February 14th Powwow Dancing with Shyama February 21st Wits & Wagers with Prizes February 28th Powwow Dancing with Shyama Saturdays Family Arts at Pathways 11am-2pm for Ages 0-100+
For a detailed schedule please go to www.rysa.bc.ca

Resources
CHIMO Crisis Line: 604-279-7070 or www.chimocrisis.com Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 VACFASS-Vancouver Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society: 604-872-6723 The Healthy Aboriginal: is a non-profit website promoting of health, literacy and wellness: www.thehealthyaboriginal.net

Thank You
Agencies & Organizations:

To everyone that has supported us

School District #38 Richmond