Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services

06/06/2026

FEEDING THE FIRE WITHIN 🟡🔴⚫️⚪️

Lorraine from our KGCFS Foster Care department and Jesse from our Jordan’s Principle Team are representing the agency today at the 34th Aundeck Omni Kaning Pow Wow.

🪶 Grand opening is at 1:00PM

Stop by our booth to learn about becoming a foster parent within your community and the supports available through KGCFS and Jordan’s Principle.

Happy Pow Wow Weekend, Kina Wiya!

06/02/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services is currently seeking applicants for the following positions:

Manitoulin Island
• Foster Care Resource Worker
• (2) Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinators
• Team Assistant (Contract)
• Customary Care Coordinator (Contract)
• After Hours Worker (Part-time Contract)

Sudbury
• Team Assistant

Manitoulin Island or Sudbury
• Service Manager
• Jordan’s Principle Team Assistant
• Volunteer Drivers (Open Recruitment)

Deadline: June 19th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Submit applications to: [email protected]
(Please include position title in subject line)

For full details: www.kgcfs.org/employment-opportunities

KGCFS is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations available upon request.
We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

05/19/2026

SUDBURY – Kina Gbezhgomi Child & Family Services (KGCFS) is proud to announce the recent signing of a Protocol agreement with the Rainbow District School Board (RDSB) and the Sudbury Catholic Schools (SCDSB). This significant milestone demonstrated our shared commitment to enhancing collaboration, consultation and coordinated service delivery for the children, youth and families we collectively serve.

The signing ceremony was grounded in spiritual connectedness, cultural teachings, beginning with a cleansing smudge and prayer. Through this ceremony, we acknowledged that our responsibilities extend beyond processes; our roles are deeply rooted in respect and accountability to our communities and future generations.

This protocol agreement creates a clear and collaborative framework for open dialogue between KGCFS and both school boards. It reinforces our shared duty to ensure that children and youth are supported in safe, inclusive and responsive environments, in alignment with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017.

Teachers and school staff hold a unique and critical role in this work. Unlike many professionals, they observe children over extended periods, witnessing their day-to-day development, behaviour and well-being across weeks and months. This panoramic view of a child’s growth places them in a distinct position to notice changes and help identify when a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect.

With this strengthened partnership, we continue to foster a responsive system of care rooted in trust and shared knowledge. This supports the enhanced early identification of concerns and coordinated approaches to service planning. By strengthening these relationships, we are creating a more integrated system of care that honours the voices of children, families and communities while fulfilling our duty to protect and support them.

For more information about RDSB, SCDSB and KGCFS, we encourage you to visit our respective websites. www.rainbowschools.ca , www.sudburycatholicschools.ca and www.kgcfs.org

05/15/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services is currently seeking applicants for the following positions:

Manitoulin Island
• After Hours Worker (Part-time Contract)
• Customary Care Coordinator (1 yr contract)

Manitoulin Island or Sudbury
• Volunteer Drivers (Open Recruitment)

Deadline: May 29th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Submit applications to: [email protected]
(Please include position title in subject line)

For full details: www.kgcfs.org/employment-opportunities

KGCFS is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations available upon request.
We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

Have you seen someone wearing a small moose hide square on their clothes? It's because they are supporters of the Moose Hide Campaign.

The Moose Hide Campaign, which was organized in B.C. over a decade ago, is an Indigenous-led, grassroots movement that encourages men and boys to take a stand against violence toward women and children. It began when Paul Lacerte and his daughter Raven were hunting moose near what's known as "The Highway of Tears." They began reflecting on the sheer number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and on gender-based violence.

On that hunt they harvested a moose hide which they would later cut into small squares, sharing them as a symbol of commitment to ending violence.

This simple act became a movement which now reaches across Canada and includes people from all ages, genders and backgrounds.

If you see someone wearing a moose hide square, ask them how you can get involved. Or visit https://moosehidecampaign.ca/

05/14/2026

Every milestone matters. Every step forward deserves to be celebrated.

It’s Children and Youth in Care Day in Ontario and we’re proud to join the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies and partners across the province in continuing the campaign by celebrating the of children and youth in and from care.

A little win can look like passing a test, learning to cook a meal, making a new friend, or simply getting through a hard day. These moments may seem small to some, but for many young people, they represent growth, courage, and hope.

At Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, we believe every young person deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated, not just for where they end up, but for every step it takes to get there.

Join us in recognizing the strength of children and youth in and from care across Ontario. Let’s remind young people that their are worth celebrating.

05/11/2026

Check out the 32nd Annual Great Lakes Pow Wow Guide here: https://anishinabek.ca/Flipbooks/PW2026.html

The print edition will be distributed in mid-May.

05/08/2026

Each year on May 10, the KGCFS Jordan's Principle Team commemorates Bear Witness Day to raise awareness and pay tribute to Jordan River Anderson and his family for the sacred gift of naming Jordan’s Principle.

As Bear Witness Day approaches, learn more about equity in services for First Nations kids, the story of Jordan River Anderson and Jordan's Principle by checking out the film "Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger" by acclaimed filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin.

Visit https://fncaringsociety.com/jordans-principle to find this film and other important resources.

To submit a request for services through Jordan's Principle, visit canada.ca/jordans-principle

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