ᐊᐘᔑᔕᐠ ᓂᐦᑕ ᔕᐽᐘᐠ ᑲᑭᑕᐍᐣᑕᒧᐘᐠ ᓂᐦᑕ ᒪᓯᓇᐏᒋᑫᐘᐠ ᓇᑕᐏᐦᐃᐍᐘᐠ ᒪᐡᑲᐏᐘᐠ
Awashishag nihta shaapwiiwag. Kakiitaawendamowag. Nihtaa masinaawijikewag. Nadawihiiwewag. Mashkawiiwag.
Kids in care are resilient. They are learning, growing, and healing. They are artistic. They are strong. But most importantly, they are just regular kids. Kids who have passions, hobbies, and friends.
Every year on May 14, the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) recognizes Children and Youth in Care Day, to uplift the voices of youth in care and celebrate them for who they are. In participation of this day, Tikinagan Child and Family Services is celebrating the #KidsAreKids campaign throughout the month of May. The campaign serves as a reminder to treat all children, youth and families equally, no matter their background. Everyone’s experiences look different, and that’s okay.
Tikinagan’s youth team, Noodawishinaam Oshkiniigiwag (Hear Us Youth), is getting involved this month to share
their stories and messages for current youth in care and the public. Check out their messages below!
Our Goals:
- uplift children and youth in care for their strengths and unique identities
- build better networks of support by increasing community participation so children and youth in care feel supported and thrive
- destigmatize views about children and youth in care by increasing awareness and understanding
Youth Messages
Watch more Kids Are Kids videos on our YouTube
Contests and Activities for Kids!
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Community Posters
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Show your support and keep up with messages from Tikinagan’s youth by following us on Facebook and Instagram and using the hashtag #KidsAreKids on social media.
Community Radio Scripts
Inform your community about the Kids Are Kids campaign over the airwaves! Use our Community Radio Scripts at your local radio station to spread awareness about Children & Youth in Care Day.