Aboriginal Children’s Village
About Us
The Dave Pranteau Aboriginal Children's Village came from a vision of bringing stability and a sense of belonging into the lives of Indigenous youth in government care. The Village was built in 2012 with 24 units of housing, ten of which are dedicated to foster families and three dedicated to youth transitioning out of government care.
The Village provides:
Supportive youth housing, tenancy coaching and housing search assistance
A large gathering space for cultural activities and teachings
One-on-one youth mentorship programs
Culturally appropriate support for foster families and counselling
Activities for children, including family dinners, field trips and community connections
Justice and legal aid
The Village focuses on building trusting relationships with Indigenous youth
Providing a safe and non-judgmental environment allows youth to develop the skills needed to manage their own independence. We replicate the gradual development of skills and independence that occur naturally when youth live with their families as the abrupt loss of support and services can be catastrophic.
The housing units are allocated and belong to the foster child. If the foster families fail to provide adequate care, it is the foster family that moves out of the housing unit and the foster child stays permanently in the building.