UPPER ISLAND WOMEN OF NATIVE ANCESTRY
Comox Valley Aboriginal Head Start: 956 Grieve Ave, Courtenay BC
Main office: 960 Cumberland Road, Courtenay BC
Mailing address: PO Box 3316, Courtenay BC V9N 5N5
Email: info@uiwona.ca
Website: http://uiwona.ca/
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 4 pm
Mission Statement:
Since 1991, Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry (UIWONA) has provided education, health and cultural programs for Aboriginal families living on Northern Vancouver Island. UIWONA’s purpose is to be a channel of communication between women of Native ancestry and other organizations and to meet as many needs as possible for Aboriginal women and their families.
UIWONA’s purpose is to be a channel of communication between women of Native Ancestry and other organizations and to meet as many needs as possible of native Women and their families.
Programs & Services:
- The Comox Valley Aboriginal Head Start Program: a pre-school program for Aboriginal children, ages 3 – 5 years. Runs 4 days a week, is free of charge and includes meals and transportation.
- 4C’s (Early Years): a program for families with newborn – 6 year old Aboriginal children with specific developmental needs, with a focus on FAS/E; is free of charge and includes meals and transportation.
- Aboriginal Infant Development Program – Aboriginal Infant Development offers support to families of infants who are at risk for or have been diagnosed with developmental delays. Program is voluntary, family centered, and primarily focused on children ages 0-3 (and beyond)
- Aboriginal Speech and Language – Individual and small group speech-language intervention is available for children up to 7 years of age who have aboriginal ancestry with the goal to help children communicate to the best of their ability.