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Programming & Clinical Services in FSD

Our Services

  • Consultation services for students, school staff, and families  
  • Counselling services with individuals and small groups with the support of the family and the school 
  • Classroom supports include programs or presentations in support of mental wellness 
  • Professional development for schools 
  • Inter-agency referral, liaison and advocacy in support of students and families 

How Can We Help?

If you would like to discuss how the Student Services and Wellness department can work with your school and students, please contact Meghan Clements De Silva: meaghan.clements@fsdnet.ca

 

What is Jordan's Principal?

Jordan’s Principle is a child first principle named in memory of Jordan River Anderson of Norway House Cree Nation, Manitoba. Jordan’s Principle is a child-first principle named in memory, a First Nations boy from born with complex medical needs. Jordan spent more than two years unnecessarily in hospital while the provincial and federal governments argued over who would pay for his at-home care. Sadly, Jordan passed away in the hospital at the age of five, never having spent a day at home. 

Jordan’s Principle is a legal obligation on the part of Canada to ensure First Nations children get the services they need, when they need them. The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered that Canada’s implementation must be based on the principles of substantive equality, the best interests of the child, must be needs-based, and account for distinct community circumstances. These principles work together to inform decision making about Jordan’s Principle requests in a holistic way and must be given equal consideration; no one principle is more important than another.  

Who is Eligible?
All First Nations children (0-19) who live on or off-reserve.

What is Covered?
All public services and supports are covered.

Who Do I Call?
Jordan's Principal Call Center at 1-855-572-4453

What Will I Have to Do?
You will have to provide the child's basic information alongside the services requested and any supporting documentation.

What Happens if I Get Denied?
You will have one year to appeal the decision.

What if I Get Covered?
Canada will arrange service provision and payment. 

Frontier School Division recognizes the crucial role in creating a standard of excellence for educational programming and school programs for students to succeed in their educational journey and future aspirations. In doing so, we are providing supports and services that are culturally appropriate for students and families. We understand that for students to succeed in schools, they need the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellness to engage in everyday learning. Therefore, we have ten mental wellness workers, and coordinator to support the healing of children who live with unresolved trauma and grief.  

Area 1 - Thompson

MENTAL WELLNESS WORKERS

Shelley Dillman 
Contact: Shelley.Dillman@fsdnet.ca     Ph: 204-677-6744
Supporting:
Thicket Portage School, West Lynn Heights School, Thunderbird School (South Indian Lake), Leaf Rapids Education Centre & Julie Lindal School (Ilford).

Tina Buus 
Contact: Tina.Buus@fsdnet.ca    Ph: 204-677-6744
Supporting:
Brochet School, Gillam School, D.R. Hamilton School (Cross Lake) & Mel Johnson School (Wabowden).

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

*Vacant - Area 1 Schools

Area 2 - Dauphin

MENTAL WELLNESS WORKERS

Rebecka Sloboda 
Contact: Rebecka.Sloboda@fsdnet.ca    Ph: 204-638-6839 ext. 4911
Supporting:
Rorketon School, Waterhen School, Gypsumville School, Dauphin River School (Gypsumville) & Lakefront School (Crane River).

Manon Ketsman/Ushnowski 
Contact: Manon.Ketsman@fsdnet.ca    Ph: 204-638-6839 ext. 4904
Supporting:
Skownan School, Minegoziibe Anishinabe School (Pine Creek FN), Duck Bay School, Philomene Chartrand School (Camperville), Barrows Junction School & Grand Rapids School.

SPEECH / LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
Area 1, 3, 4 & 5: Contracted Service Providers

Annette Clement
Contact: annette.clement@fsdnet.ca     Ph: 204-638-6839 ext. 4906
Supporting: Area 2 Schools

Tammy Johannson
Contact: tammy.johannson@fsdnet.ca     Ph: 
Supporting: Grand Rapids School, Area 2 

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Teighan Francis - Area 2 Schools 
Contact: teighan.francis@fsdnet.ca     Ph: 204-638-6839 ext. 4910

Area 3 - Division Office, Wpg

MENTAL WELLNESS WORKERS

Trent Chroniak
Contact: Trent.Chroniak@fsdnet.ca    Ph: 204-258-2763
Supporting:
Duke of Marlborough School (Churchill), Stevenson Island School & Ministic School (God's Lake Narrows).

Pantelis Makris 
Contact: Pantelis.Makris@fsdnet.ca    Ph: 204-258-2763
Supporting:
Matheson Island School, Berens River School, Wanipigow School, San Antonio School (Bissett) & Falcon Beach School (Falcon Lake).

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

*Vacant - Area 3 Schools

Area 4 - Cranberry Portage

MENTAL WELLNESS WORKERS

Courtney Rypien 
Contact: courtney.rypien@fsdnet.ca    Ph: 204-472-3800 ext. 7825
Supporting:
Cormorant Lake School, Joseph H. Kerr School (Snow Lake), Frontier Mosakahiken School (Moose Lake), Cranberry Portage Elementary School & Cold Lake School (Sherridon).

*Vacant Position*
Contact:                                              Ph: 204-472-3800
Supporting:
Frontier Collegiate / Dormitory (Cranberry Portage).

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Silpa Sasikumar - Area 4 Schools 
Contact: silpa.sasikumar@fsdnet.ca    Ph: 204-472-3800

Area 5 - Norway House

MENTAL WELLNESS WORKERS

Celena Moore 
Contact: celena.moore@fsdnet.ca     Ph: 204-359-4100
Supporting:
Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre (Norway House).

*Vacant Position* 
Contact:                                             Ph: 
Supporting:
Jack River School (Norway House).

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

*Vacant - Area 5 Schools

Kihtêyak (Elders);
are vital to supporting students and staff by sharing their knowledge, stories, language, teachings and most importantly their presence which enhances the school community.

The Kihteyak Program promotes Elder involvement by providing a holistic approach to education and by celebrating the Indigenous way of life.  It is the commitment to enhancing and strengthening kinships, connections to culture, traditions and language, self-care and awareness of each aspect of our being: mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Reconnecting and strengthening the relationship with staff, students, families and land through language, shared stories, histories, Indigenous perspectives, and one-on-one support, including counselling services, has remained a priority.  

The Kihteyak brings the most important aspect into the education circle, putting students at the centre and linking the past, present and future.

Elders are carriers of our history and provide insight into the current realities. 

The Elders have focused on healing in a gentle and meaningful way through continued learning and making valuable contributions within their roles. Various activities and knowledge sharing have been completed since inception.  

For more information visit: Kihteyak - HBOIERC

Social Emotional Learning;
students with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges. Developing these skills helps students in both their academic achievements as well as assisting them in making healthier life choices.

Kids in the Know

'Kids in the Know' (KIK) is a national, interactive, safety education program that uses age-appropriate lessons to increase children's personal safety skills in order to reduce their risk of victimization online and in the real world. "text obtained from: protectchildren.ca

Based on the Seven Root Safety Strategies and the Four Root Safety Environments, the KIK program teaches kids in grades K-9 to incorporate these safety principles into their everyday lives. 

Download the KIK Program Overview Guide or visit their website for additional guides and lesson plans.

For more information about KIK, please visit: Canadian Centre for Child Protection

Sources of Strength

Holding true to their vision To Empower a Well World, Sources of Strength provides evidence-based, Peer training for both youth and adults in suicide prevention. 

For more information about Sources of Strength, please visit: https://sourcesofstrength.org/

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THANK YOU!

The SSW department would like to acknowledge that our partnerships with outside organizations are so important to us. We are grateful for their support and collaboration and look forward to a continued relationship for years to come. 

Our Partners: