Released on October 6, 2000
A ceremony on the Onion Lake First Nation marked the reopening of the of the
Onion Lake Child and Family Services Agency today.
Among the many guests in attendance was Social Services Minister Harry Van
Mulligen.
"I congratulate the Onion Lake First Nation and the Onion Lake Child and Family
Services Agency on this occasion," Van Mulligen said. "Agencies such as this
play a crucial role in the social development of Saskatchewan's First Nations
communities."
First Nations Child and Family Services Agencies provide all the services
outlined in The Child and Family Services Act to reserve communities. These
services include family support services, planning and placement services for
children in care, as well as child protection services.
"Our agency provides family-centered, holistic and culturally appropriate
programs to ensure our children can grow up in a family environment," Agency
Director Connie Matchatis said.
There are currently 17 First Nations Child and Family Service Agenices across
the province serving 66 of Saskatchewan's 71 Indian bands.
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For more information contact:
Doug Wakabayashi Connie Matchatis
Saskatchewan Social Services Onion Lake Child and Family Services
Phone: (306) 787-8689 Phone: (306) 344-4747
doug.wakabayashi.ss@govmail.gov.sk.ca