Indigenous Language Revitalization
We offer programming in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language, Anishinaabe) and Kanyen’kéha (Mohawk language, Kanyen’kehá:ka, Haudenosaunee Confederacy). We offer weekly in-person beginner Anishinaabemowin classes, and organize various language events throughout the year! If you’re interested in our language programming, please reach out to our Indigenous Languages Program Coordinator at: language@kingstonnativecentre.org
Intergenerational Wellness
Playgroup for families with children 0-6, inclusive of all family members. An opportunity to gather, connect, learn cultural teachings, languages and more children@kingstonnativecentre.org
Youth Connections
Youth connections is a drop in style youth targeted program for individuals between the ages of 12-19. This program runs every Monday from 4pm-6pm except for holidays. youth@kingstonnatviecentre.org
Garden Programs
Our garden programs aim to promote indigenous food sovereignty through growing, gathering and food literacy courses. This includes planting sessions, garden care, food processing workshops and take home garden/ food kits ccc@kingstonnativecentre.org
Land-Based Programs
Our land based programs feature activities, stories and teachings on Saturdays or Sundays land@kingstonnativecentre.org
Building Your bundles
Our bundle building program is a program that aims to encourage culture and community through traditional and ceremonial activities. Each participant can choose workshops based on their personal bundle or role within the community ccc@kingstonnativecentre.org
Intergenerational Strength and Resiliency Program
Peer counselling/ relationship building - Community outreach support --Workshops, cultural, and land-based learning opportunities -- Knowledge sharing --Resources, community connections and referrals (planning in circle of care) --Client lead Wellness Planning. Our program supports all self-identifying urban Indigenous community members, and families. If you or a client who you support is interested in learning more about the ISR program or to set up an intake meeting please reach out to: Isr@kingstonnativecentre.org
Alternative Secondary School Program
(ASSP) is funded through the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centre's. This established, province-wide program offers standard Ontario secondary school curriculum, cultural programming (cultural credits), promotes Indigenous student success, and provides an alternative learning environment for Indigenous learners wishing to obtain their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. assp@kingstonnativecentre.org
Care Support worker
The program’s objectives are: to preserve and enhance the quality of life for clients through the provision of on-going supports for mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being; to promote a positive and secure environment for clients to engage in community-based, culturally appropriate social activities; to support clients to remain in the community and foster valuable relationships through community engagement; to educate client and their family caregivers on lifelong health and support services; and to develop integrated service delivery with other Friendship Centre programming and connect urban Indigenous individuals to community, government support and health care services. For more information please contact csw@kingstonnativecentre.org