Native Council of Nova Scotia

NCNS; Native Council of Nova Scotia

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The Parenting Journey

Our Goal:

The Parenting Journey is a home visitation program that provides individual support for families experiencing complex social and emotional
challenges that may impact overall family functioning, parent-child relationships and the well-being and development of children and youth.

How We Help:

Home Visitors visit families in their homes and/or in other community locations. They work collaboratively with families to build meaningful helping relationships while collectively identifying strengths, resources, challenges and priorities to address the key areas of support noted above. Sharing program/services that meet the needs of Aboriginal families

Parenting Journey Facilitator with the NCNS

  • Sharing program/services that meet the needs of Aboriginal families
  • Connecting Aboriginal families with culturally safe services
  • Providing families with current & accurate services and supports

Child/Youth well-being and development

  • Using culture & tradition to nurture child/youth development
  • Exploring child/youth milestones
  • Finding and strengthening supports

Parenting

  • Assist in creating a family plan using the strength of the family
  • Connect traditional family practices into current family dynamics
  • Encourage active parenting

Family Life Management

  • Being with families when faced with difficulties and barriers
  • Providing tools and information for programs and grants
  • Supporting healthy relationships and healthy lifestyles

Community

  • Bridging families with community and cultural resources
  • Providing families with information on community events
  • Navigating health services and programs

Contact Information:

Truro Office

166 Truro Heights Rd.
Truro, NS B6L 1X1

Email: ncnspj@eastlink.ca
Text/Call: 902-824-0869 (Cell)
Office: 902-895-1738

Sydney Office

235 Charlotte St., Unit 1
Sydney, NS B1P 1C4

Email: ncnspjcb@eastlink.ca
Text/Call: 902-567-7729 (Cell)
Office: 902-567-1240

Toll-Free number throughout Nova Scotia: 1-800-565-4372

Welcome to the Native Council of Nova Scotia!

The Native Council of Nova Scotia is the self-governing authority for the large community of Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal peoples residing off-reserve in Nova Scotia throughout traditional Mi’kmaq territory. Our goal is to operate and administer a strong and effective Aboriginal Peoples Representative Organization that serves, advocates and represents our community.

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About NCNS

The Native Council of Nova Scotia is the self-governing authority for the large community of Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal peoples residing off-reserve in Nova Scotia throughout traditional Mi’kmaq territory.

Head Office

129 Truro Heights Road,
P.O. Box 1320,
Truro, N.S.
B2N 5N2

Contact Us

Toll Free: 1-800-565-4372
Direct: 902-895-1523
Fax: 902-895-0024

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