Introduction
The Choose Life program is solely funded by Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) and continues to provide mostly land based programming for the children and youth of AAN (ages 0-18). The program currently employs individuals including a mental health worker. Choose Life program also funds a counsellor to come to the community once a week. The programming is varied and includes but not limited to, ATV excursions, medicine picking, swimming, archery, school breakfast and lunch program, fishing harvesting, ceremonies, sewing for traditional events, mitts and moccasins, and beading. Choose Life is to ensure that no First Nation community would be denied programming funding that promotes the mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being of youth.
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Choose Life and Jordans Principle
The Choose Life Program is dedicated to promoting the mental, emotional, and behavioural well-being of the youth within the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation (AAN). Through our diverse range of services, we aim to empower our youth and encourage them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. By fostering a deep connection to culture, land, and traditional knowledge, we help shape a generation of resilient, proud, and culturally grounded individuals.
Mandate
The mandate of the Choose Life Program is to provide the youth of Apitipi Anicinapek Nation with healthy, constructive, and educational activities that help them
- Reclaim their culture, including a connection to the land, traditional knowledge, and practices.
- Build strong, dependable relationships with mentors, peers, and the community.
- Develop emotional resilience, communication skills, and self-confidence in a safe and nurturing space.
Team
Marty Nadon
Director of Child and Youth Services
Choose Life Staff:
Emily Murray, Choose Life Manager
Jackie Bertrand- Elder
CJ Metatawabin-Youth Worker
Tarah Sutherland-Youth Worker
Farah Mallette-Youth Worker
Mirian Tippeneskum-Youth Worker
Tyler Murray-Youth Worker
Odae Babin-Youth Worker
Jordan’s Principle
Makayla MillerPrinciple Writer
Alexander Spence-Respite Worker