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It’s OK To Be Mad: Anger Management Strategies for Kids

At every stage of their life and development, parents and caregivers are here to help our kids to recognize, work through and regulate their big feelings. One of the trickiest is anger, particularly if your kiddo loses control and starts hurting themselves or others, or destroying things around them.

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Traditional Foods: The Delightful Dandelion

The next time you see a dandelion, remember that it's not just a weed—it's a valuable plant that has been used for centuries by the Coast Salish. From delicious salads to soothing teas, dandelions have a lot to offer. Maybe you'll even want to try using dandelions in your own cooking or for making tea! Just remember to give thanks for the gifts it provides.

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Coping With Grief and Loss

Grief is a natural response to loss, and it affects individuals in various ways. Whether mourning the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or any significant life change, navigating through grief can be a challenging journey. However, there are strategies and techniques that can help individuals cope with grief and find healing in the process.

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Now Read This!

Are you looking for some books to read with your kids that highlight Indigenous authors and perspectives? Look no further than this handy list, available for free at your local library!

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Growing Cultural Identity through Hunting and Food Sovereignty

Respecting the Harvest was created to provide youth from our 9 Nations with traditional teachings on hunting and food sovereignty and their importance to Indigenous identity. The program also teaches practical firearm safety, learning to handle a fire arm and developing shooting skills.

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Eating Healthy on a Budget

We've gathered some simple tips to help you and your family save money at the grocery store while still eating healthy.

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Building Healthy Relationships: Breaking the Cycle

In the world of human connections, having good relationships is really important. But sometimes, it's tough to make positive connections because of problems like lateral violence and inter-generational trauma.

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Hul’q’umi’num Winter Scavenger Hunt

Get your kids outside and try out a nature scavenger hunt with a touch of Hul’qumi’num. Our scavenger hunt will help your young adventurers strengthen their listening, understanding, and motor skills while having a blast.

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Men’s Health and Happiness is in Your Reach

It’s crucial that promoting Men’s health is not just once a month but every day of the year. It’s time to break down stigmas about seeking help for mental and emotional wellness and be in control of your journey on a path to better wellbeing.

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A Journey of Possibility: Kw’umut Lelum’s Adventure to Boston

In September 2023, a group of young minds from our 9 Nations of Kw’umut Lelum embarked on a transformative and inspiring journey to Boston, Massachusetts. This remarkable expedition was a testament to the power of dreams and the dedication of those who believe in the potential of our youth.

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NHL Player Ethan Bear Visits Nanaimo to Meet Fans

KL hosted an afternoon with Indigenous role model and Canucks defenceman Ethan Bear. Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo was filled with Indigenous families and fans who had gathered for a chance to meet the 26-year old hockey star and to hear about his journey to hockey fame in the NHL.

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KL's Youth Advisory Council Empowers Through Music

Kw’umut Lelum's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) embarked on an inspiring journey, teaming up with N’we Jinan, a renowned production studio and platform dedicated to Indigenous youth across Canada. This collaboration presented our young talents with a unique opportunity to delve into sound recording, music production, songwriting, and performance.

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Talking to Your Kids about School

As parents and caregivers, we want to know more about our child’s day. We want to engage with our kids, hear about their interests and challenges, and find out about what they are learning and who their friends are. But for most of us, asking “how was school” at best gets a “fine”, or maybe a noncommittal shrug in response.

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Weaving a Rich Tapestry

The history of wool weaving in Coast Salish territories is a testament to the resilience of indigenous cultures in the face of colonization and cultural disruption. It is a story of adaptation, preservation, and renewal.

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Reading With Your Kids: It’s Never too Late!

Parents hear it all the time – reading to your children is important. But why? When should you start? What should you read?

It seems obvious that reading with your children would help them learn to read. But the benefits of cuddling up together with a book go way beyond literacy.

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Traditional Harvest: ‘Eeyt

With our traditional territories on the Salish Sea, Coast Salish peoples have relied on the abundance of fish in our waters for thousands of years. While salmon may perhaps be the most prized catch there are also many types of bottom-feeding fish which were also harvested including ‘eeyt - the lingcod.

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