Departments and programs

Social Development

Working to eradicate poverty
instead of managing it

Kitsumkalum Social Development provides financial support to eligible adults and dependents living on-reserve who are unable to meet their basic needs.

The following programs are delivered on-reserve:

  • Basic Needs
  • Training Employment Support
  • Special Needs
  • Family Violence Prevention
  • Guardian Financial Assistance
  • Community Support Services
  • Adult In-Home Care
  • National Child Benefit Reinvestment
  • Employment Initiatives, and
  • Community Preventative Services

Programs & Services offered

The Kitsumkalum Social Development Program provides financial support to eligible adults and dependents living on-reserve who are unable to meet their basic needs.

The broad objectives of the Kitsumkalum Social Development Program are:

  • To assist persons living on reserve in maintaining a basic standard of living
  • To prevent dependency by developing individual and family strengths
  • To assist recipients to access services that will enhance their ability to assume primary responsibility for their own affairs

The Kitsumkalum Social Development Program is governed by various Government of Canada authorities.

Links & Resources

Northwest Inter-Nation Family and Community Services Society

Northwest Intern-Nation Family and Community Services Society (NIFCS) manages custody and guardianship for children who have been permanently removed from their homes.  They deliver this service to 9 First Nation communities including Kitsumkalum.

The information sheets below provide information on the various programs available to families and others who are trying to help children who have been apprehended by the Ministry and are in permanent care.

Questions regarding these programs or other items related to their services can be directed to the NIFCS office in Terrace at 250-638-0451 or Toll Free 1-888-310-3311.

More information regarding this organization can also be found on their website: www.nifcs.org .

Adoption

Extended Family Program (EFP)

54.1 Custody

Child Out of Parental Home (COPH)

News/Updates

SKEENA RIVER 2023 CREEL SURVEY: YOUTH JOB POSTING

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The Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife department will be operating a Skeena River Creel Survey during the 2023 season. Field data technicians will be needed to fill seasonal positions from late June to late August. Successful candidates will be contacted. Workplace...

Kitsumkalum Environment Lands and Referrals Stewardship Department Newsletter May 2023

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KITSUMKALUM CONSULTATION, ENVIRONMENT, LANDS, AND REFERRALSCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTThe Kitsumkalum Consultation, Environment, Lands, and Referrals Team is sending out newsletters to inform you about some projects and activities within the Territory. With the ongoing boom...

Not Everyone is Eligible for CERB

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Not everyone is eligible for CERB and MAY have to repay benefits at a later date through other Government of Canada benefits  such as Income Tax Refund, GST, etc. It is your responsibility to review the eligibility criteria online as you apply. Please review the...

Contact Info –  Social Department

Shirley Bolan

 250-635-6177 ext. 103