Akwe:go Urban Aboriginal Children’s Program

The Akwe:go Program is a self-development program for at-risk urban Indigenous children. It provides individualized support designed to promote positive outcomes. Each quarter, the coordinator works closely with each child to identify goals and develop a plan for achieving them within an established timeframe. Support may include institutional interventions, social supports, assistance for children in care or children with disabilities, and activities that promote health and physical development. The coordinator connects with participants at school and through after-school programs to respond to their individual needs. Each session includes a cultural component, a snack, and an activity connected to the goals identified for the quarter.