Company Description

Iitai’taamaopo’p will provide a nurturing environment so that all youth residents are able to live fulfilling lives with an opportunity to reconnect with their families, culture, and communities.

Iitai’taamaopo’p will support youth and their families with programs aimed at strengthening family and cultural bonds. These programs will break the cycle of disconnection faced by many Indigenous families as result of the legacy of residential schools and will provide the opportunity for parents and grandparents to heal.

Iitai’taamaopo’p will be a comforting place where youth will be empowered through the strength of family, community, and cultural bonds. This will have a lasting, multi-generational impact, providing the youth with skills and connections for their future families.

The Organization

Iitai’taamaopo’p Ltd was established under the direction of Piikani Nation Chief and Council, with assistance from the community stakeholders including Piikani Child and Family Services, Piikani Employment Services, Elders and knowledge holders in the community, and others.

Iitai’taamaopo’p: Living safely, joyfully, and harmoniously. A happy home life. A company that will operate a ten-bed home for youth between the ages of 13-17, who are clients of Child welfare status. Located on the Piikani Nation in southern Alberta, Iitai’taamaopo’p will be a home for Piikani Nation you and other you in care to reconnect with culture, traditions, language, and specialized programing to encourage and expand the youth to live fulfilling lives.

Vision

Providing healing supports to reconnect our youth with their families, land, and culture.

Mission

Iitai’taamapo’p will provide a nurturing environment so that all youth residents are able to live fulfilling lives with an opportunity to reconnect with their family, culture, and community.

Iitai’taamapo’p will support youth and their families with programs aimed at strengthening family and cultural bonds. These programs will break the cycle of disconnection faced by many First Nation families as a result of the legacy of residential schools and will provide the opportunity for parents and grandparents to heal.

Iitai’taamapo’p will be a comforting place where youth will empower through the strength of family, community, and cultural bonds. This will have a lasting, multi-generational impact, providing the youth with skills and connections for their future families.