Crabtree’s Cultural and Indigenous Programming
Crabtree Corner supports Indigenous culture by facilitating and creating safe spaces for the community to gather, learn from each other, share knowledge and build community.
Elder in Residence
The Elder in Residence provides one-to-one or group support for families. The Elder’s presence within the community enriches Indigenous perspectives, knowledge, approaches to community support, healing and wellness.
She also supports those disconnected from their families and those who have recently reunited to culturally, spiritually, emotionally or physically reconnect with their Indigeneity.
Supports are available twice a week year-round on an ongoing basis.
Elder in residence: Barbara Nelson
For more information, contact:
Crabtree Front Desk
604 216 1650
Traditional Knowledge Keepers Group
A program for Knowledge Keepers, Elders and Seniors to create connections with and learn from other moms and women from different generations.
Together, everyone participates in fun, hands-on cultural activities and traditional arts and crafts.
Participants learn about health and wellness, traditional foods and herbs and plants for healing. A cultural meal is enjoyed at each session.
Currently on hold due to COIVD-19 restrictions.
Facilitators: Barbara Nelson, Grace Tait
For more information, contact:
Crabtree Front Desk
604 216 1650
AIDP Consultants
The Aboriginal Infant Development Program worker offers 1:1 home visits and/or office visits to provide family support. She also administers ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire) Developmental Survey and provides support with activity planning and goal setting.
She will provide parenting and infant development information, referrals to health, social and community services and how to access other YWCA programs and services.
The program is delivered year-round on an ongoing basis.
For more information, contact:
Nicole Smith
nsmith@ywcavan.org | 604 216 1674 (will be checked every other week)
or Yoshiko Carpio
Books, Bags and Babies
Books, Bags and Babies is an early literacy program that welcomes both parents and children.
It incorporates Indigenous storytelling, crafts and cultural teachings to encourage early childhood literacy and strengthen family bonds.
8-10 Thursday sessions a cycle, two cycles a year.
For more information, contact:
Nicole Smith at nsmith@ywcavan.org | 604 216 1674 (will be checked every other week)
or Yoshiko Carpio at ycarpio@ywcavan.org | 604 216 1658