May 1, 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.
“When I was in care, people didn’t really see me as someone being a part of a family.” ![]()
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Nathan, a member of Sandy Lake First Nation explains the realities of what kids in care sometimes feel like.![]()
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Learn more about how to uplift children youth and in care for their strengths and identities at tikinagan.org/kids
Like Kris, kids in care are strong.![]()
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But more importantly, kids and youth in care are just regular kids. Kids who have passions, hobbies, and friends.![]()
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Join us all May long to celebrate Children and Youth in Care because #kidsarekids![]()
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Learn more about #kidsarekids at www.Tikinagan.org/Kids
Coming into care can be overwhelming and scary for children and youth. Which is why we share our Coming into Care booklet - a story that unmasks being "in care." With more ways to discuss and destigmatize what it means to be in care, we can show children and youth they are not alone.![]()
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Download the e-book or order your free copy at www.Tikinagan.org/we-stay-safe ![]()
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To learn more about #KidsAreKids, visit www.Tikinagan.org/Kids