Urban Navigators

Connect with the Navigator in your city. Our Navigators can share information on Cowessess First Nation programs, events, laws/by-laws, elections and more.

Navigator roles and responsibilities

Community Engagement

Navigators will share information of Cowessess First Nation (CFN) programs, events, laws/bylaws, elections, and more using various outreach methods such as:

• social media;
• community sessions;
• posters;
• email; and
• Cowessess First Nation (CFN) and Chief Red Bear Children’s Lodge (CRBCL) websites.

Needs Assessment

Identifying gaps in services and supports using online and/or in-person tools.

Circle of Support

Creating a strong support network to help families feel connected to Cowessess First Nation.

City-Based Member Database:

Developing a database of Cowessess First Nation members in each major urban area, including key metrics such as names and addresses to support CFN’s inclusive strategy.

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Working alongside Cowessess First Nation and Chief Red Bear Children’s Lodge departments to address needs in prevention, cultural programs, and other identified support areas.

Resource Identification

Supporting members by identifying local urban services not covered by Urban Office programs.

Service Directory Development

Creating a comprehensive list of services available in urban centers with a Cowessess First Nation population.

Referrals

Including intake and assessment, while collaborating with Chief Red Bear Children’s Lodge Workers (Good Life, Growing Up Well, Post-Majority) to ensure proper referrals and ongoing support.

Service Integration

Coordinating with internal and external partners to assist with housing, health, education, membership, and training needs.

Follow-up

Providing ongoing or as-needed follow-up support where continued assistance is required.

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