December 9, 2025
ᑲᑲᓇᐁᐧᐣᑕᑯᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐊᑲᓄᐊᐧᐨ ᑎᐯᐣᒋᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ
Protecting
Children
Helping
Families.
Founded by our Chiefs and Elders, Tikinagan staff live and work in 30 First Nations in Northwestern Ontario. In partnership with these communities, our role is to mentor young parents, support families and protect children.
POV: Noodawishinaam Oshkiniigiwag (Hear Us Youth) take on Toronto📸![]()
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From exploring city views to public transport and new foods. Check out our youth team's perspective from their recent trip to Toronto. ![]()
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Chii-miigwech Association of Native Child and Family Services Agencies of Ontario for inviting the team out to share their perspectives and continue their work advocating for youth!
For Caitlyn Carpenter, Neegaan Inabin Supervisor, completing her university degree through Algoma University and Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute, alongside all Indigenous women hit close to home. Sharing knowledge and learning amongst a circle of strong women (all from fellow Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities), left her feeling empowered.![]()
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“There’s no competition. There’s no tearing each other down. Because we’re all in this together and we’re not fighting for a seat at the table. We’re building our own table,” she said. ![]()
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Go to www.tikinagan.org/staff-graduation to read Caitlyn's full story and the stories of our other graduates!
Day 2 of ANCFSAO’s Indigenous Child & Family Wellbeing Conference with Noodawishinaam Oshkiniigiwag (Hear Us Youth)! It was a packed day full of great conversations and learning with the team.📝