Mount Dennis Aboriginal Child and Family Centre
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Mount Dennis Aboriginal Child and Family Centre is a multi-service centre in Toronto.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2020: The centre is one of three locations implementing a land-based learning and knowledge program for families. Staff at the centre transitioned from virtual sessions on Instagram and Zoom to in-person outdoor activities as park restrictions eased. The facility provides cultural activities such as smudging and singing in local park spaces to help reduce family anxiety.[2]
- July 2021: The centre celebrated its virtual grand opening on June 21, 2021, and planned to open for in-person services in early August. Located at 1290 Weston Road, the facility includes a kitchen, a large garden for harvesting traditional medicines, and a skylight for natural light. The hub offers intergenerational programming including EarlyON, Kiiwednong Aboriginal Head Start, youth programs, and Anishinaabemowin classes.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Mount Dennis Aboriginal Child and Family Centre to open its doors in Toronto", Anishinabek News, 28 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New trauma-informed land-based program launched to support Indigenous youth mental health during pandemic", Anishinabek News, 13 July 2020 (archived copy; original article).