Nzen'man'

07/09/2025

Summer drop in tomorrow at Kumsheen Rafting Resort!

Connect with and join in on the early years fun this summer!

07/09/2025

July 2025 Newsletter! Digital Version!

You can find our printed version in community later this week.

This edition includes a staff highlight, upcoming events and community updates regarding the new building! Kukstemc for following along!

07/08/2025

Connect with and join in on the early years fun this summer!

07/08/2025

Heads up for anyone coming to the Skuppah office - they are paving the parking lot today July 8th and tomorrow July 9th! There will be no access to the parking lot and any visitors will need to park at the community center below the band office and walk up. Thank you for understanding!

If it is challenging to walk up the hill for anyone please give us a call and we can make arrangements to meet you either at the community center or our George Road Office.

07/01/2025

Dear Families and Caregivers,

We are reaching out with care and concern about a wildfire that started yesterday on the WestSide and on the anniversary of the 2021 Lytton Creek Fire. This is a difficult and emotional time for many. Please know you are not alone.

Babies, toddlers, children and youth may feel scared, anxious, or unsure. As parents, caregivers, and extended family, your support and reassurance mean everything during times like this.

We encourage you to gently check in with your children and youth. Let them know it’s okay to talk about their feelings. Simple messages like “you are safe,” “you are not alone,” and “we are here together” can go a long way.

In addition to the Band and Health Offices, here are local and regional supports available to you and your family:

Interior Health – Tips on talking to kids about wildfire evacuations and stress:

https://www.interiorhealth.ca/stories/how-speak-kids-about-evacuations-during-wildfire-season

Hans Knakst Tsitwx Society Transition House
Safe, confidential shelter and support for women, children, and families experiencing crisis or displacement.

https://hanknakst.ca/

Nlaka’pamux Health Services – Primary care and wellness supports rooted in culture and community:

https://nlxhealth.com/

Nlha’7kápmx Child and Family Services – Trauma counselling and emotional support for children, youth, and families:
https://n7xservices.com/services/trauma-counselling/

First Nations Health Authority – 24/7 culturally safe mental health and crisis supports:

https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/mental-wellness-and-substance-use/mental-health-and-wellness-supports

Please do not hesitate to contact our team if you or your children require support -www.nzenman.org

Please take care of yourselves and one another. Our hearts are with every family affected.

With love and care from all of us at Nzen’man’

​​​​​​Culturally Safe and Trauma-Informed Services​ • Support Available 24 Hours a Day • Other Culturally-Safe Supports • Services Covered by First Nations Health Benefits • Su***de Prevention Toolkit

06/30/2025

We are just waiting for June's coloring submissions to come in and we will do the draw once we have them! It has been so fun seeing everyone's submissions!

In the meantime here is the July coloring sheet! Print it off or pick up from your childcare site or the post office. This contest is open to all community members. Hand it in by the end of July to be entered in the contest!😀

06/24/2025

Excited about this Pool and BBQ Party Thursday June 26th to celebrate the end of the school year! Collaboration with NCFSS, LFN and Nzen'man'

Poster by NCFSS

06/19/2025

FYI! We are closed tomorrow June 20th to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day! The offices, and programs will all be closed.

06/18/2025

Here's a sweet pic of the Nzen'man' team at the 2025 Baby Welcome! Kukstemc to Shelanne Justice for the beautiful photos from the evening. Shout out to leadership, (Chief Niakia Hanna, Chief Arlene Edwards and Chief Willie Sellars) for attending as well as joining our group picture! It is so great to see everyone show up to celebrate the new generations.

Some of these friendly Nzen'man' faces will be at the Nlaka'pamux Day Celebration this Saturday!

Wishing everyone an early Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!

06/13/2025

Colouring contest announcement!

Here's June's sheet!

The winners of May are 🥁🥁🥁

Liam L. and Jack F. ! We will make sure our winners get their prizes next week but for now congratulations and thank you for everyone's submissions. We had close to 50 coloring🤩 sheets wow!!

06/13/2025

Congratulations to Our Nzen'man' Team Member Grads!

On behalf of the entire Nzen'man' Child and Family Development Centre Society, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Merika Sam, Katrina Sam, Chrissy Thomas, and Megan Smith on your incredible achievements and graduations!

Your dedication, perseverance, and hard work have inspired us all. You have balanced your commitments to our children, families, and community while pursuing your goals, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Your accomplishments are a reflection of the strength and spirit we strive to uplift every day. We see you, we celebrate you, and we are so excited for what comes next in your journey.

Congratulations, graduates! You’ve earned every bit of this moment.

With pride and gratitude,
The Nzen'man' Team