About Us:
Our Mission:
Empower and aid in the self-development
of Aboriginal girls through mentorship,
relationship building, friendship, education and
awareness on key life issues such as bullying,
healthy lifestyles, cultural pride, self-esteem,
and the importance of education.
Rationale:
Women and girls of Aboriginal descent
represent a unique population with special
needs. Aboriginal women are disproportionately
represented among those adversely affected by
poverty, teen pregnancy, school dropout,
depression, stress, and single parenting.
As such, Empowering Our Little Sisters
addresses the health, cultural, and social
concerns of girls of Aboriginal descent for life
enhancement.
Background:
Created by Aboriginal women, for our little
sisters, all programs are delivered by volunteers
and are free of charge. Anyone can participate
in any Little Sister activities at any time.
Empowerment Principles:
• Self-Knowledge
• Self-Development
• Self-Esteem
Overview:
This volunteer based program focuses on urban
Aboriginal girls ages 7 to 15 living in Winnipeg.
Delivered in partnership by Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Winnipeg and various other community assets, our
activities are focused on providing meaningful learning
and cultural opportunities through positive activities,
mentorship, friendship and relationship building to
empower young girls to dream and achieve their goals.
Our mentorship program is focused on building meaningful
relationships and learning opportunities for Aboriginal girls.
Mentorship opportunities
include:
- Big Bunch group
mentoring
- Community
Matching
- Child Safety &
Empowerment
Each month, girls and their
mentors also gather for
friendship and learning
activities which include:
- Sharing Circles
- Crafts, Baking
- Story Telling
- Movies
- Workshops
- Guest Speakers
- Elder Teachings
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