Sport Explore
Lead Facilitator Name: Daniel Loki
Lead Facilitator Phone: 780-399-8010
Lead Facilitator Email: daniel.loki@c5edmonton.ca
Partner Agency: Youth After School Program
Ages: 13+
Program Description: Engage in sports like Basketball, Volleyball, and Soccer to enhance team building, physical health, and overall well-being. It's a fun and engaging way to develop essential skills both on and off the field and experience a sense of accomplishment, self-esteem, and camaraderie.
Food Works
Lead Facilitator Name: Cindy Lazerenko & Gialdo Bonilla
Lead Facilitator Phone: 587-930-2537
Lead Facilitator Email: gialdo.bonilla@c5edmonton.ca
Partner Agency: EMCN & Collaboration with Communities United
Ages: 15-17
Program Description: The Food Works Program is geared towards youth aged 15 and up. In this course, you will have the opportunity to learn: What it takes to work in a restaurant, how to properly use kitchen tools and appliances, food handling, kitchen rules, conflict management, how to work as a team, menu planning, identifying ingredients, nutrition, how to make soups, salads, appetizers & more! Instructor Cindy Lazerenko brings thirty years of experience in the restaurant industry to this program. Facilitators will also help youth with interview skills, as well as connections to the industry.
Girls Yoga
Lead Facilitator Name: Kristine Nutting & Gialdo Bonilla
Lead Facilitator Phone: 587-930-2537
Lead Facilitator Email: gialdo.bonilla@c5edmonton.ca
Partner Agency: EMCN and SAGE
Ages: 13-17
Program Description: We are offering stretching for self-confidence and fun. It is 45 minutes of strength building and offers a safe place to learn about the practice of Yoga. It is good for stress and anxiety and for those who want to try out something new. All girls, fem and trans folx aged 13-17 are welcome.
Individual Support
Lead Facilitator Name: Lindsey Kosterewa
Lead Facilitator Phone: 780-474-5011 ext 119
Lead Facilitator Email: lindsey.kosterewa@candorasociety.com
Partner Agency: Candora Society of Edmonton
Ages: 13-17
Program Description: Candora Society’s Family Community Resource Workers provide individual support in: Family Support, Emergency Supplies, Supportive listening and problem solving, Community and Government Advocacy, Completing and submitting applications for income support, pension, housing, Food Bank, bus passes, child benefits and more.
Adventure Nites
Lead Facilitator Name: Kadie Hughes
Lead Facilitator Phone: 780 235 3299
Lead Facilitator Email: kadie.hughes@gmail.com
Partner Agency: Kikosewin – Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
Ages: 13-17
Program Description: Let us meet new friends and try new adventures! We have partnered with our friends at the Alpine Club of Canada for some incredible experiences. From ice climbing and skiing to rock climbing and skateboarding, we have something for you! All levels are welcome! Come try something new.
Guitar Lessons
Lead Facilitator Name: Kadie Hughes
Lead Facilitator Phone: 780 235 3299
Lead Facilitator Email: kadie.hughes@gmail.com
Partner Agency: Kikosewin – Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
Ages: 13-17
Program Description: We have partnered with Sarah McLachlan School of Music and have a wonderful guitar teacher. No matter your skill or experience, come out and learn something new!
Hope Groups
Lead Facilitator Name: Kadie Hughes
Lead Facilitator Phone: 780 235 3299
Lead Facilitator Email: kadie.hughes@gmail.com
Partner Agency: Kikosewin – Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
Ages: 13-17
Program Description: ‘Aksistooyíípaitapissin’ which means ‘the thing that motivates someone to stay alive’. Join us as we build connections with one another, experience Indigenous teachings and share with each other! Snacks and journals will be provided.
Wellness Groups
Lead Facilitator Name: Kadie Hughes
Lead Facilitator Phone: 780 235 3299
Lead Facilitator Email: kadie.hughes@gmail.com
Partner Agency: Kikosewin – Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
Ages: 13-17
Program Description: Taking care of yourself through community, education and connection is extremely important, especially from these past couple of years. Join us for monthly wellness days where we will share a meal, learn from guest speakers with topics like mental health, self-care etc. and have some fun as well!
Tween Program
Lead Facilitator Name: Jennifer Maiko & Gialdo Bonilla
Lead Facilitator Phone: 587-930-2537
Lead Facilitator Email: gialdo.bonilla@c5edmonton.ca
Partner Agency: EMCN
Ages: 9-12
Program Description:
Learning about Indigenous ways of being and cultural teachings through crafts, arts, baking and language. Tween Program partners with local knowledge keepers to explore the 7 Sacred Teachings, learn the Cree alphabet and hear from storytellers. We also create a space for participants to learn hands-on skills like beading, dreamcatcher making and ribbon skirt making.