EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI): ELDERS AND ELDER HELPERS FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA INSTITUTIONS IN THE PRAIRIES REGION

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI): ELDERS AND ELDER HELPERS FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA INSTITUTIONS IN THE PRAIRIES REGION PURPOSE OF THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is asking Elders and Elder Helpers interested in providing Indigenous cultural support and guidance to offenders to contact the CSC Representative identified below. BACKGROUND: CSC has a legal obligation to provide Indigenous offenders with programs and reintegration support that respect Indigenous culture and values. Elders and Elder Helpers provide services under contract to CSC to assist Indigenous offenders in their traditional healing journey, to develop an understanding of traditional Indigenous culture through teachings, guidance, counselling. CSC is committed to providing a variety of rehabilitation programs and opportunities to Indigenous offenders. Elders and Elder Helpers expose individuals and groups of offenders to traditional Indigenous ways of life, based on their own teachings, counselling and traditional ceremonies and practices to promote ongoing healing and balance, and increase the likelihood of successful reintegration. CSC relies on support from First Nation

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