Tikinagan Receives Christmas Gift Donations from Local Organizations

Semple Enterprises Inc.

Thelma Morris Executive Director, Amy Hardy Director of Services, and Rosemary McKay Mamow Special Projects Coordinator, receiving donation from Semple Enterprises Inc. staff.

On November 27, Semple Enterprises Inc. donated $10,000 to Tikinagan Child & Family Services toward Christmas gifts for children and youth in care. This support reflects more than a donation, it embodies the spirit of Tikinagan’s service model, Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin, “everyone working together to raise our children.”

“Every child deserves to feel thought of this Christmas season, and we’re grateful for support from the community to make that happen,” said Thelma Morris, Tikinagan’s Executive Director.

The contribution from Semple Enterprises will help ensure that all Tikinagan’s children and youth feel seen, supported, and cared for this Christmas. Whether through gifts, activities, or special experiences, this donation will help create moments of connection and care, helping to make the holiday season a little brighter for everyone.

Read the social media statement from Semple Enterprises Inc. below:

Thank you to Tikinagan Child and Family Services ᑎᑭᓇᑲᐣ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᐡ ᒥᓇ ᑎᐯᐣᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐱᒧᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ for accepting our donation of $10,000.00 to go towards Christmas Gifts for children in their care. With the Christmas season upon us, we know that it is a time of joy and happiness for many of us, but for some it’s also a difficult time of the year. So, if we can provide the children with an opportunity to smile, even for a moment. We will gladly help.

We would like to take this opportunity to challenge the many businesses and organizations that service our First Nation communities in the treaty 9 and 5 areas to step up and contribute to this initiative. If you would like to accept the challenge, you can contact us or Tikinagan Child & Family Services to see how you can help.

Merry Christmas from our group of companies to the communities we service.

Red Lake District High School

Tikinagan staff receiving toys from the Red Lake District High School Equity and Social Justice Class

Students from the Red Lake District High School’s Equity and Social Justice class organized a donation of gently used toys for children and families receiving supports from Tikinagan. The class conducted a toy drive to collect gently used toys from the community to provide for children this Christmas. On December 15, staff from Tikinagan’s Red Lake office received the donation of toys to distribute to children and families. The students shared that they were excited to see their efforts making a difference.

“We wanted to put into practice what we were learning and help out kids who are in need this Christmas,” said one of the students.

Guitars for Kids

Tikinagan staff receiving guitar donations from Guitars for Kids

Guitars for Kids Thunder Bay is an organization dedicated to collecting, restoring, and gifting instruments to inspire creativity, self-confidence, and lifelong learning in children and youth. This holiday season they generously donated twelve guitars Tikinagan’s children in care. Thank you to our community partners for making this Christmas extra special for children in care!