About Us

Aboriginal Youth & Family Well-Being & Education Society is a non-profit organization working with Aboriginal youth and their families. Our mission is to promote Aboriginal children's and youth success in completing their education by advancing the value of education through the provision of a positive learning experience. We believe that in order to help improve the conditions of Aboriginal children, youth and families, we must focus on prevention and intervention. We believe that family and community involvement is essential and critical to our success. The Society endeavors to nurture well-being and development of each individual in order for them to appreciate their own strengths and realize their capabilities.

Westmount Junior High School                                                                                                                Founder: Lucille McLeod

11125 - 131 Street
Edmonton, AB.  T5M 1C2

 

 

Mailing Address:

 

P.O. Box 62045

Edmonton, AB.  T5M 4B5

Phone: (780) 413-9360
Fax: (780) 413-9363
Email: ayfwes@shaw.ca

Contact Us Online

 

Please contact us for more information about our programs. If you are a potential funder, we can create a username and password where you can login to a secure section of our site and view detailed information about our program including our funding history.

 

 

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Board of Directors Jerry Letendre President Joan Tornberg Vice-President Anna Ryan Secretary/Treasurer   Russell Auger Director     Cindy Badger Director    Lorna Gauchier Director   Lucille McLeod Elder/Advisor

The 2009 Aboriginal Relations Quality of Life Award                             Aboriginal Youth & Family is very pleased to be the 2009 winner of the Aboriginal Relations Quality of Life Award ____________________________     ~ This award is a prestigious and ground-breaking annual recognition for one Alberta organization for it's contribution towards raising the quality of life for Aboriginal communities in Alberta ~

 

Cindy Andrade (Ziorio)

Executive Director

 

Cindy is a proud Metis and has been working with Aboriginal youth and their families for 16 years. She began her career with Metis Child & Family Services as a youth co-ordinator for a federally funded initiative "W.O.W", followed by a federally funded three year Stay-In-School Initiative at which time she became very familiar with school protocol and developed a very close working relationship with the principals at McCauley, Westmount and Parkdale Schools and the families she worked with. In 1996, Cindy Andrade, Lucille McLeod and Jerry Letendre founded Aboriginal Youth & Family Well-Being & Education Society, funded by the Commission for Children Services. Cindy believes that a strong connection to your community, compassion and enthusiasum will ultimately enhance the program and benefit the families and our partners.  Cindy has also been a  recipient of an Alberta Centennial Medal, in recognition of outstanding service to the people and province of Alberta.

 

 

 

 

Educational Mentors provide in-school instructional support and one-on-one counselling for Aboriginal youth at risk of poor academic achievement because of attendance and other issues and work in cooperation with the school to ensure that the youth are participating and learning in school. Our Educational Mentors also provide on-site and off-site recreational activities to promote positive experiences for youth in school and provide/facilitate workshops and peer support groups aimed at developing a positive self-concept and life management skills for Aboriginal youth.

  

 

Family Support Worker

 

 

Family Support Workers maintain family contact and assists parents/extended family to access services and resources, such as government agencies, food bank, educational facilities, and other services. While encouraging parents/extended family to become involved in students education they also assist families to participate in sports and leisure activities.