A 5-Day Family Wellness & Capacity-Building Program
In-Person or Virtual | Fully Customizable
Stronger Together: Family Well-Being in Our Communities is a supportive, strengths-based workshop designed to help families build healthy, balanced, and resilient homes.
This program explores both traditional and modern approaches to family well-being, recognizing the important role families play in supporting individual wellness, community strength, and cultural continuity. Participants gain practical tools to improve communication, manage stress, strengthen relationships, and create safe, supportive home environments.
The workshop is interactive, respectful, and grounded in real family experiences, not lectures or one-size-fits-all solutions.
Who This Program Is For
- First Nations families
- Parents, caregivers, and guardians
- Community members supporting family wellness
- Families experiencing stress, transition, or change
- Individuals seeking stronger communication and connection at home
No prior training or parenting programs are required. Content is delivered in clear, accessible language and is appropriate for mixed groups.
Program Overview
Strong families are the foundation of strong communities. This program supports families in understanding how communication, respect, routines, wellness, and resilience work together to create healthy home environments.
During this 5-day program, participants:
- Explore what family well-being means in First Nations communities
- Strengthen communication and trust at home
- Learn tools to manage stress, conflict, and emotions
- Build routines that support wellness and stability
- Identify family strengths, values, and shared responsibilities
- Learn ways to support one another through challenges
The focus is on connection, understanding, and practical change — not blame or judgment.
What Participants Will Learn
Throughout the program, families explore and build skills in the following areas:
Family Well-Being & Cultural Foundations
- What family well-being means in First Nations communities
- Kinship, respect, and family roles
- Identifying family strengths and shared values
- Supporting community well-being through strong families
Communication & Connection at Home
- Building trust and open communication
- Listening with respect and understanding
- Expressing needs without anger or blame
- Creating safe spaces for sharing feelings
- Strengthening relationships across generations
Mental Health, Stress & Emotional Wellness
- Understanding stress, anxiety, and mental health in families
- Recognizing how stress affects adults and children
- Coping strategies for families
- Supporting one another through difficult times
Healthy Living & Daily Routines
- Nutritional and traditional foods for strong families
- Physical activity as a family
- Managing household routines
- Building consistency and balance at home
Financial Well-Being & Stability
- Understanding financial well-being within the family
- Managing household responsibilities together
- Reducing stress through planning and communication
Resilience & Adapting to Change
- Building resilience as a family unit
- Navigating transitions and challenges
- Strengthening family bonds during change
Typical Program Structure (5 Days)
While fully customizable, Stronger Together is commonly delivered as a 5-day program, with each day focusing on a key area of family well-being.
Each day includes:
- Guided discussion
- Family-centred activities
- Reflection and sharing
- Practical tools families can use at home
The program is paced to support safe, respectful participation.
Fully Customizable to Community Needs
This program is completely flexible. Communities can customize:
- Program length and scheduling
- Delivery format (in-person or virtual)
- Focus areas based on community priorities
- Integration with family wellness, prevention, or community programs
We work closely with communities to ensure the program reflects local values, needs, and readiness.
First Nations–Focused & Trauma-Aware
This workshop is delivered with an understanding of:
- Intergenerational and family-based trauma
- The importance of kinship and community relationships
- The need for non-judgmental, respectful learning spaces
The approach is:
- Strengths-based
- Trauma-aware
- Culturally respectful
- Focused on healing, connection, and growth
Participants are never pressured to share personal experiences.
Why Communities Bring This Program In
Communities choose Stronger Together because it:
- Strengthens families and household stability
- Improves communication and trust
- Supports mental health and emotional wellness
- Builds resilience and coping skills
- Encourages healthy routines and shared responsibility
- Strengthens community well-being through strong families
Why Funders Support This Program
Funders value this program because it:
- Supports family wellness and prevention
- Builds protective factors for children and caregivers
- Encourages healthy communication and resilience
- Reduces stress and conflict within families
- Aligns with wellness, prevention, and community-capacity funding priorities
Outcomes Families Can Expect
After completing this program, families often report:
- Improved communication and understanding
- Stronger trust and connection
- Better stress and emotion management
- Healthier daily routines
- Increased resilience and confidence
- A stronger sense of family unity and support
Bring Stronger Together to Your Community
If your community is seeking a First Nations–focused, family-centred wellness program, Stronger Together: Family Well-Being in Our Communities provides practical tools and supportive learning to strengthen families and build healthier communities.
