Contribution: Indigenous Offender Reintegration Contribution Program

The reintegration workers will work alongside the offender’s parole officer to create a community-based plan, which would include participation in the weekly drumming circle or powwow practices, one on one mentorship, support and guidance.

Les agents de réinsertion sociale travailleront aux côtés de l’agent de libération conditionnelle du délinquant pour créer un plan communautaire, qui comprendrait la participation à un cercle de tambours hebdomadaire ou à des pratiques de pow-wow, un mentorat individuel, du soutien et des conseils.

For male identifying offenders; Drum circles will share teachings, men’s roles and responsibilities and focus on anger management prior to community reintegration. For female identifying offenders and those who identify as Two Spirit, will be reconnected to their culture through dance and powwow and understanding the role of a strong women in our communities and their strength spirit.

By outreaching to federal correctional facilities within the province of Alberta, CHS will focus on culturally appropriate support for offenders during their re-entry into society following imprisonment.