What We Do
Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Service Society (KKCFSS) is a non-profit Delegated Aboriginal Agency governed by the Ktunaxa Nation Council Social Sector Board. KKCFSS is available to Ktunaxa citizens, First Nations, Métis and Inuit living on and off-reserve in the Ktunaxa Traditional Territory.
KKCFSS believes in a holistic approach to providing services with some fundamental beliefs:
- Healthy communities make healthy children
- Children are the future of our, and all, nations
- Children have the right to a safe, secure and culturally appropriate family and community experience
- Children have the right to grow up connected to their family, community and culture
- Families have the right to culturally relevant services
Board of Directors
Name | Position |
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Jason Louie | President, Yaqan Nukiy |
Debbie Whitehead | Ex-officio Chair (Non-Voting Member of the Board) |
Sancira Williams-Jimmy | ʔaq̓am |
Corey Letcher | Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it |
Theresa Kains | ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation |
Johanne Allard | Shuswap Indian Band |
Debra Fisher | Métis Nation British Columbia |
Our integrated, multi-disciplinary teams deliver holistic services through the following key programs areas:
- Intake and Child Protection
- Guardianship and Family Delegated Services
- Kinship and Residential Care
- Aboriginal Family Support Services
- Prevention, Early Intervention and Therapies
- CYMH Wellness and Family Counselors
- Early Years Program
- Reconnection and Cultural Support
- Justice Support Services
- Aboriginal Youth Services
- Admin Support Services and Maintenance
Involvement of Family, Culture and Community are encouraged through all programs.