Family Matters First Nations Workshop - Wolastoquiyik, NB
Nov 29 - Nov 30, 2024
What is the Family Matters First Nations Workshop?
Created and taught by Indigenous leaders, the Family Matters workshop helps to strengthen families. It's designed for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles - anyone over 16 who would like to see growth in their family.
There is also a Family Matters Workshop coming up in Fredericton at Maqiyahtimok Centre at Sitansisk (St. Mary's) First Nation, Nov 22 - 24th — See Info
Your weekend will include the workshop, workbooks, coffee breaks, lunch and supper on Saturday and a family fun night.
At the workshop, you’ll learn how to create an environment in your home where everyone:
Feels safe
Knows they are loved no matter what
Realizes they are called and capable
Knows they are responsible
Cost
Registration - $10/person - Includes the workshop, workbooks, coffee breaks, lunch and supper on Saturday and a family fun night.
Please register soon by emailing Mark: Mark.Dana@ncem.ca
Location
Eagle's Nest Board Room at Wolastoquiyik (Woodstock) First Nation.
Schedule
(Schedule subject to change)
Friday (Nov 29)
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Registration and Reception
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Welcome, Family Matters Session 1
Saturday (Nov 30)
9:00 am – 11:45 am – Sessions 2 and 3.
Lunch – 11:45 am – 1:15 pm
1:15 pm – 4:00 pm – Session 4 and 5.
5:00 pm – Family Fun Night
Any Questions?
About registering:
Mark -Mark.Dana@ncem.ca | 819-275-7212
About FamilyLife Canada or workshop details:
Dan DeGaris - dan@familylifecanda.com | 825-733-2922
Speakers
Gord and Bev Mills
Gord and Bev Mills reside in Sudbury, Ontario. They celebrated 40 years of marriage on July 3, 2022 and are the proud parents of two children and three fabulous grandchildren. Gord is originally from Moose Factory, Ontario, and is a member of the Moose Cree First Nation and has been a Christian since 1978. He has always been involved in many communities and churches. Bev joined Gord in retirement in March 2022 and their lives have been filled with family activities, travel, and speaking at various churches and conferences in Canada and abroad.
Mark & Ruth Anna Dana
Mark is a member of Penobscot First Nation. He grew up in Maine, the oldest of four children, enjoying extended family, the outdoors and sports but by his teen years things changed.
“The things of the world and friends meant more than family,” recalls Mark. He moved to New York City for Art school and found himself “lost in a philosophical maze, searching for real meaning in life.” Through an uncle and a search through the Scriptures Mark discovered Jesus was the missing piece.
Mark and Ruth Anna met while serving with NCEM in 1981 and were married not long afterwards. Since then, they’ve served with NCEM in both Quebec and New Brunswick. Mark also serves as a prison Chaplain. They love to share their faith and have a desire to offer help and hope to First Nation Families throughout Atlantic Canada.