Target Audience: Family members, Community members, and Professionals

Learning Outcomes: 

• Understanding disrupted Indigenous family systems from colonization
• How does domestic abuse affect our Indigenous children
• Reclaiming our holistic ways of parenting and supporting family systems
• How to support Indigenous children that have experienced domestic abuse

Target Audience: Caregivers/people experiencing post partum

Learning Outcomes: 

• Recognize and embrace this range of feelings
• Seek support when needed
• An understanding that these emotions are a natural part of the transformative journey into motherhood

Target Audience: This session is intended for community members, health leaders, counselors, Elders, and others who are curious about the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. It may be especially relevant for those working in mental health, wellness, or community support roles who are exploring new ways to address trauma, depression, and disconnection. While the presentation is grounded in Western clinical knowledge, it is offered with humility and openness to dialogue, recognizing the depth and value of Indigenous healing practices and perspectives

Learning Outcomes: 

• Introduce the therapeutic use of ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA in supporting trauma recovery and emotional healing
• Describe the psychological and neurobiological mechanisms of these medicines within Western clinical frameworks
• Acknowledge the long-standing relationships many Indigenous cultures have had with plant and spirit medicines
• Invite dialogue about how psychedelic-assisted therapies might respectfully coexist with or complement Indigenous ways of knowing and healing

Target Audience: Concerned Indigenous Community Members, Indigenous Folks who have been directly or closely affected by Wildfires, Anyone who wants to understand more about the impact of climate events on Indigenous Peoples - Ages 13+

Learning Outcomes: 

• Enhanced understanding of wildfire impacts on Indigenous Communities
• A unique perspective on climate change and its impacts on Indigenous Peoples
• Knowledge of how deeply Indigenous Peoples are intertwined with the land
• Realistic timelines of recovery that communities go through after wildfires

Target Audience: This session is designed for individuals seeking to improve how they manage their anger, as well as those in helping roles (such as community workers, educators, support staff, and leaders) who want to better support others. It’s also valuable for anyone wanting healthier relationships and improved emotional resilience

Learning Outcomes: 

• Understand the biological and psychological process of the anger arousal cycle and fight or flight response
• Learn and practice self-regulation tools to interrupt the escalation of anger
• Gain practical communication strategies to express needs and boundaries constructively
• Build greater self-awareness around personal triggers and responses

Target Audience: Indigenous women and individuals with cervixes, Two-Spirit individuals, caregivers, and community health workers who support Indigenous health and wellness

Learning Outcomes: 

• Increased awareness of Canada’s Action Plan to eliminate cervical cancer
• Understand what cervical cancer is and how it develops.
• Recognize the importance of regular Pap tests and HPV screening
• Identify barriers to cervical cancer screening and learn ways to overcome them
• Access local and culturally appropriate cervical cancer screening services and support

Target Audience: Survivors of Intergenerational First Nations

Learning Outcomes: 

• How the impacts of Residential Schools affect First Nations people
• How it is important to know who you are as a First Nations
• How colonization affects our people
• Timelines of my journey stories, language, the land and ceremonies

**Please note that this session will not be recorded or uploaded to our website. 

Target Audience: Employees, Administration, Elders, Leadership, and any Employee/Person who works closely within the Indigenous Population

Learning Outcomes: 

• Creating safer spaces
• Intergenerational trauma is not linear and highly evolving
• Associating realistic standards and service delivery implementations that nourishes service delivery within all Indigenous Populations
• Help support and encourage relationship building within service providers, employees, administration, and programming

Target Audience: Organizations, staff members, students, volunteers

Learning Outcomes: 

• What services The Family Centre provides
• A brief overview of The Family Centre’s Indigenous Framework
• The story behind creating the Indigenous Framework at The Family Centre

Target Audience: Psychology professionals, health care workers, social services and first responders

Learning Outcomes: 

• To better understand the losses of Sixties Scoop survivors
• To better understand the ways the Sixties Scoop has made survivors feel
• To better understand why Sixties Scoop Survivors are the way they are

Target Audience: Employees, Administration, Elders, Leadership, and any Employee/Person who works closely within the Indigenous Population

Learning Outcomes: 

• Acknowledging the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems, methodologies, contributions, and the success of First Nation People
• Fostering helping relationships that are self-determination based, not pity-based
• The creation of acknowledgement as a realistic factor and also showcasing the hardcore realities within First Nation People’s lives

Target Audience: Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and practitioners working with these children/their families

Learning Outcomes: 

• A deeper understanding of why autistic children often struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep, including common neurological and behavioral factors
• The ability to identify and personalize a calming, consistent bedtime routine that supports their child’s sensory and emotional needs
• Guidance on determining the most appropriate and sustainable sleep schedule for their child’s individual rhythms and family dynamics
• A realistic, step-by-step plan to begin implementing a healthy sleep routine that balances structure with flexibility and sets the stage for long-term success

Target Audience: This session is ideal for those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson disease, have a family member/friend who has Parkinson's; and/or those who would like to know a little more about Parkinson disease.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Increase knowledge and understanding of Parkinson Disease, including symptoms, treatment options, and general information
• Raise awareness of the impact of a diagnosis on the individual as well as the family members and the community
• Learn about the support, programs, and resources available to those diagnosed, family members, and the community members (such as allied health, elder/senior organizations, etc.) offered by Parkinson Association of Alberta

Target Audience: This session is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about serious mental illness and how to support those affected, including individuals living with schizophrenia, their families and caregivers, and healthcare providers

Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia and gain a deeper understanding of psychosis and how it impacts individuals and families
• Challenge common myths and misconceptions about schizophrenia through the lens of lived experience
• Reflect on the role of stigma in shaping public attitudes and how storytelling can foster empathy, connection, and understanding
• Identify the supports and services offered by the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta and how to access help for themselves or others

**Please note that this session will not be recorded or uploaded to our website. 

Target Audience: Parents, educators, community supports

Learning Outcomes: 

• Participants will expand their understanding of the autistic experience and of neurodiversity
• Participants will build strategies to support children using best practices in a neuro-affirming approach
• Participants will explore their perspective on challenging behaviour and navigate the emotional regulation approach​
• Participants will learn about communication partner stages to better match strategies to needs

This session was set up in collaboration with the Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic (AIVCC)

Target Audience: This webinar is intended for parents and caregivers of children 8 to 18 years. Your child may or may not have started their period yet.

Learning Outcomes: 

• How to support your child through the physical and emotional changes related to periods
• Timelines, tracking, common symptoms, and how to plan ahead
• What to watch for and when to get more help for your child

**Please note that this session will not be recorded or uploaded to our website

Target Audience: Community members, frontline health workers, and caregivers supporting pregnant individuals in First Nations communities

Learning Outcomes: 

• Describe what current research tells us about cannabis use during pregnancy and its potential effects on the fetus and infant
• Identify common reasons why people may use cannabis during pregnancy
• Gain a better understanding of how to talk about cannabis use during pregnancy in a respectful, nonjudgmental way, and how to share information that supports informed choices and promotes the health of parents and babies
• Recognize the importance of culturally safe, nonjudgmental conversations around substance use during pregnancy

Target Audience: Anybody, but in particular older adults (age more than 50)

Learning Outcomes: 

• One fracture can increase the risk of future fractures
• All individuals aged > 70 years would likely benefit from a bone density
• Dietary calcium, adequate vitamin D, and healthy exercise should be encouraged for all individuals
• Newer medications can dramatically reduce fracture risk and in some cases "reverse" osteoporosis

Target Audience: This webinar is intended for parents or caregivers of children aged 8-18, who are neurodiverse or have physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges, and who can manage toileting without adult support.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Develop a plan to help your child manage periods in different settings
• Explore different period management options
• Help your child to manage their periods by themselves

**Please note that this session will not be recorded or uploaded to our website.