HISTORY: Sagkeeng First Nation established Sagkeeng Child & Family Services in 1978. Sagkeeng was one of the first Indigenous Child & Family Service agencies in Manitoba. Sagkeeng Child & Family Services was founded on the beliefs, values and desires of the community with respect to the well-being of their children and families. MISSION STATEMENT: To ensure children are safe, protected and given opportunities to reach their full potential. To provide Child & Family Services that promote family wellness. To encourage community participation and responsibility by providing an integrative teamwork approach through collaborative delivery of services. Communities We Serve: Sagkeeng First Nations Winnipeg (Off-Reserve Band Membership) PROGRAM SERVICES: Designated Intake Agency - Intake Services Prevention - Community Workshops - Parenting - Life Skills - In Home Support Protection - Reunification - Investigation Services to Children - Temporary - Permanent - Transitional Alternative Care - Kinship/Guardianship - Placement Resource Cultural Programming - Elder Services - Land-based camps Resource Support - Support Work - Driver Support Human Resources - Recruitment/Retention - Communication - Training & Development - Executive Coaching Finance Department - Agency Financial Services SAGKEENG SEVEN SACRED TEACHINGS: Who we are as a people is defined by our Seven Sacred Teachings [TRUTH / LOVE / RESPECT / COURAGE / HONESTY / WISDOM / HUMILITY]