Lee Zawnfawn — Children 7-12 years
Lee Zawnfawn
In Southern Michif, lee zawnfawn, means children.
The Lee Zawnfawn Urban Indigenous Children’s Program aims to improve the quality of life of urban Indigenous children (ages 7–12 years) through the delivery of appropriate activities and services.
Traditional cultural teachings and values are the guiding principles through participant-based programming and individualized one-on-one supports that encourage healthy lifestyle choices. The program focuses on developing the:
- skills,
- knowledge,
- attitudes
- and values
that will demonstrate positive personal choices and awareness of the consequences of negative behaviours.
By providing one on one support and group activities, the Lee Zawnfawn program improves quality of life through culturally appropriate:
- programs,
- services,
- supports,
- tools,
- and the encouragement to make healthier choices.
Group activities encourage parents and/or other family members to participate so the whole family unit can bond, learn, and share together.
The family unit and the child are directly involved in assessing needs and encouraging self-directed learning experiences.
Additional assessments are made to determine and establish deeper supports as needed:
- Food Security – increasing access to food, age-appropriate cooking experiences, beginner harvesting, leading to sustainability
- Well-being – addressing self-esteem, victimization, and peer pressure.
- Culture Connection – increased access to culturally appropriate services.
- Learning Supports – school suspension supports, direct access to computers and literacy initiatives.
- FASD and/or other Challenges – providing tutoring and mentoring, supervised physical activities and a parent support connection
