Stronger Together
Family well-being in our communities
Program Overview
Designed for Family Well-Being Departments to support healthy, balanced homes through practical tools, shared learning, and family-centred strategies.
This program helps families explore what family well-being means in First Nations communities — what it looks like, and why it matters. Participants build on family strengths and shared values while developing practical tools for communication, stress management, and healthy living.
Through hands-on activities and group discussions, families leave with real strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen their homes and community connections.
Duration
5-Day Program
Format
Interactive family-centred workshops
Level
First Nations families and Family Well-Being Departments
What You'll Learn
Family Well-Being in First Nations Communities
Understanding what healthy family well-being looks like and why it matters in our communities
Kinship, Respect & Family Roles
Exploring family strengths, shared values, and the importance of kinship and respect
Trust & Communication at Home
Listening with respect, expressing needs without anger or blame, and creating safe spaces for feelings
Stress, Anxiety & Mental Health in Families
Coping strategies for adults and children, and supporting one another through difficult times
Healthy Living for Strong Families
Nutritional choices and traditional foods, physical activity as a family, and building strong home routines
Resilience and Change
Building resilience as a family unit and developing skills to adapt to change together