A LOOK INSIDE THE MARKET AT CON The event highlighted Indigenous
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The Peak had an opportunity to attend the Market hosted by the Indigenous Student Centre and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Association on June 29 and spoke to a few of the vendors.
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Spirit of the Children Society In an interview with The Peak, Kasey Sum explained the nonprofit Indigenous agency which began in January 2007 provides “support for family development and children development, as well as for youth.”
Spirit of the Children Society prioritizes community care and uplifts Indigenous communities. They offer family strengthening programs which provide support in many ways, from daycare options to their Aboriginal Infant Development program, which helps guide new parents who may have questions about child development and growth. They also help support children diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, along with their parents. Sum added they also run a housing program that aids families who are in need of shelter. Additionally, the organization provides drop-in programs that span from teachings to cultural nights (such as craft drop-ins), learning about traditional food, Elders dinners, a gender and sexuality group, and various other programs. Sum added all programs include free meals. “We are all about supporting all the areas and everyone who needs support,” Sum said. Spirit of the Children Society has two locations: the main office is in New Westminster and the youth programs are held at the satellite location in Port Coquitlam. For more information on programs, visit their website at www.sotcs.ca.
