Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We wear orange to honour the children who never came home from residential schools, and to stand with the survivors, families and communities who carry that loss.
As a Children's Aid Society, this day asks something specific of …Read moreus. Child welfare has caused deep, generational harm to Indigenous families – through legislation, through practice, through the same logic of removal that residential schools operated on. We acknowledge that directly. That harm didn't end with residential schools, and its effects are still felt today.
Our commitment to reconciliation means working to change that. Reducing the number of Indigenous children in care, strengthening customary care, ensuring Indigenous voices are at our board table, and building real relationships with the communities we serve are commitments we take seriously and work toward every day.
HPCAS operates on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Attawandaron peoples. We recognize Treaty 29 (The Huron Tract) and Treaty 45.5 (The Saugeen Tract) and our responsibilities as treaty people.
This work is long and it requires accountability. We remain committed to it.
h-pcas.ca/reconciliation/
#HPCAS #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR
Let’s Get Social
7 hours ago
This week in community programming! We hope you'll join us.
Here's what's on this week:
🍳 Kinder Cookers – Mitchell – A fun caregiver-and-child cooking program for ages 0-6. Running Friday, October 9 at Mitchell Arena.
🥗 Mighty Meals – St. Marys – A …Read more4-week program for individuals or families to build confidence in the kitchen. Starts Wednesday, October 7 at Stonetown Co-op.
🍴 Kids Kitchen Connections – Stratford – A free after-school cooking program for children and youth. Starts Wednesday, October 7 at The Local Community Food Centre.
📚 Small Wonders – Milverton – A caregiver-and-child program featuring play-and-learn activities and weekly guest speakers. Running Wednesday, October 7 at Perth East Public Library.
🧘 Month of Mindfulness – Sebringville – Mindfulness activities, caregiver tips and a fun sensory craft for children ages 0-6. Starts Tuesday, October 6 at Sebringville Community Centre.
🧘 Month of Mindfulness – Wingham – Running Thursday, October 8 at EarlyON Child & Family Centre.
🤝 Circle of Security – Stratford – An 8-week caregiver program strengthening parent-child relationships. Starts Tuesday, October 6 at YMCA of Three Rivers.
All Community Engagement & Prevention programs are free. Scan the QR code, visit the link below or the link in our bio to register.
📧 CommunityEngagementTeam@h-pcas.ca
📲 519-271-5290
bit.ly/3UkHOGf
#HPCAS #CommunityProgramming #FallProgramming
This week in community programming! We hope you'll join us.
Here's what's on this week:
🍳 Kinder Cookers – Mitchell – A fun caregiver-and-child cooking program for ages 0-6. Running Friday, October 9 at Mitchell Arena.
🥗 Mighty Meals – St. Marys – A …Read more4-week program for individuals or families to build confidence in the kitchen. Starts Wednesday, October 7 at Stonetown Co-op.
🍴 Kids Kitchen Connections – Stratford – A free after-school cooking program for children and youth. Starts Wednesday, October 7 at The Local Community Food Centre.
📚 Small Wonders – Milverton – A caregiver-and-child program featuring play-and-learn activities and weekly guest speakers. Running Wednesday, October 7 at Perth East Public Library.
🧘 Month of Mindfulness – Sebringville – Mindfulness activities, caregiver tips and a fun sensory craft for children ages 0-6. Starts Tuesday, October 6 at Sebringville Community Centre.
🧘 Month of Mindfulness – Wingham – Running Thursday, October 8 at EarlyON Child & Family Centre.
🤝 Circle of Security – Stratford – An 8-week caregiver program strengthening parent-child relationships. Starts Tuesday, October 6 at YMCA of Three Rivers.
All Community Engagement & Prevention programs are free. Scan the QR code, visit the link below or the link in our bio to register.
📧 CommunityEngagementTeam@h-pcas.ca
📲 519-271-5290
bit.ly/3UkHOGf
#HPCAS #CommunityProgramming #FallProgramming
8 hours ago
Circle of Security begins tomorrow and there's still time to join!
This 8-week in-person program helps caregivers better understand their child's emotional world, navigate challenging moments and build a stronger connection at home. Childminding is available so you can fully …Read morefocus.
Tuesdays, October 6 – November 24, 2026
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
YMCA of Three Rivers – Stratford, 204 Downie St.
Scan the QR code or visit the link below to register.
keyon.ca
#HPCAS #CircleOfSecurity #EarlyON #Stratford
Circle of Security begins tomorrow and there's still time to join!
This 8-week in-person program helps caregivers better understand their child's emotional world, navigate challenging moments and build a stronger connection at home. Childminding is available so you can fully …Read morefocus.
Tuesdays, October 6 – November 24, 2026
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
YMCA of Three Rivers – Stratford, 204 Downie St.
Scan the QR code or visit the link below to register.
keyon.ca
#HPCAS #CircleOfSecurity #EarlyON #Stratford
2 days ago
October is a great month to get outside and make the most of the last of the warm days. Before your next outing, here are a few things worth keeping in mind:
At the playground:
– Give equipment a quick once-over before children start playing – look for broken parts, sharp edges or…Read more anything that looks worn down
– Stay close, especially on climbing structures
– Younger children should stick to equipment built for their age group
– Teach children to take turns – most playground injuries happen when children are rushing or not paying attention to each other
At the park:
– Set clear boundaries so children know where they can explore
– Be mindful near roads, parking lots and water
– Fall surfaces can get slippery – wet leaves are sneaky
If you come across damaged equipment, report it to your municipality and find another spot for the day.
Getting outside is good for everyone. These small habits help make sure it stays that way.
#HPCAS #SafetyAwarenessSeries #PlaygroundSafety #OutdoorSafety
October is a great month to get outside and make the most of the last of the warm days. Before your next outing, here are a few things worth keeping in mind:
At the playground:
– Give equipment a quick once-over before children start playing – look for broken parts, sharp edges or…Read more anything that looks worn down
– Stay close, especially on climbing structures
– Younger children should stick to equipment built for their age group
– Teach children to take turns – most playground injuries happen when children are rushing or not paying attention to each other
At the park:
– Set clear boundaries so children know where they can explore
– Be mindful near roads, parking lots and water
– Fall surfaces can get slippery – wet leaves are sneaky
If you come across damaged equipment, report it to your municipality and find another spot for the day.
Getting outside is good for everyone. These small habits help make sure it stays that way.
#HPCAS #SafetyAwarenessSeries #PlaygroundSafety #OutdoorSafety
3 days ago
What a great afternoon in Goderich! We were grateful to participate in today's Service Fair, connecting with other organizations and learning about other community services and supports available in Huron County.
Events like this are a great reminder of how many resources exist in our…Read more community – and how much stronger we are when we work together. Thank you to The Salvation Army and Trinity Church for coordinating this event and bringing everyone together!
#HPCAS #CommunityPartnership #Goderich #HuronCounty
What a great afternoon in Goderich! We were grateful to participate in today's Service Fair, connecting with other organizations and learning about other community services and supports available in Huron County.
Events like this are a great reminder of how many resources exist in our…Read more community – and how much stronger we are when we work together. Thank you to The Salvation Army and Trinity Church for coordinating this event and bringing everyone together!
#HPCAS #CommunityPartnership #Goderich #HuronCounty
5 days ago
We operate on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Attawandaron peoples. As treaty people, that comes with responsibilities we take seriously.
As a Children's Aid Society, we acknowledge the harm child welfare has caused Indigenous communities – through the …Read moreresidential school system and through legislation and practices that continue today.
Our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation means ongoing action toward better outcomes for First Nations, Inuit and Métis families.
#HPCAS #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR
We operate on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Attawandaron peoples. As treaty people, that comes with responsibilities we take seriously.
As a Children's Aid Society, we acknowledge the harm child welfare has caused Indigenous communities – through the …Read moreresidential school system and through legislation and practices that continue today.
Our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation means ongoing action toward better outcomes for First Nations, Inuit and Métis families.
#HPCAS #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR
5 days ago
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We wear orange to honour the children who never came home from residential schools, and to stand with the survivors, families and communities who carry that loss.
As a Children's Aid Society, this day asks something specific of …Read moreus. Child welfare has caused deep, generational harm to Indigenous families – through legislation, through practice, through the same logic of removal that residential schools operated on. We acknowledge that directly. That harm didn't end with residential schools, and its effects are still felt today.
Our commitment to reconciliation means working to change that. Reducing the number of Indigenous children in care, strengthening customary care, ensuring Indigenous voices are at our board table, and building real relationships with the communities we serve are commitments we take seriously and work toward every day.
HPCAS operates on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Attawandaron peoples. We recognize Treaty 29 (The Huron Tract) and Treaty 45.5 (The Saugeen Tract) and our responsibilities as treaty people.
This work is long and it requires accountability. We remain committed to it.
h-pcas.ca/reconciliation/
#HPCAS #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We wear orange to honour the children who never came home from residential schools, and to stand with the survivors, families and communities who carry that loss.
As a Children's Aid Society, this day asks something specific of …Read moreus. Child welfare has caused deep, generational harm to Indigenous families – through legislation, through practice, through the same logic of removal that residential schools operated on. We acknowledge that directly. That harm didn't end with residential schools, and its effects are still felt today.
Our commitment to reconciliation means working to change that. Reducing the number of Indigenous children in care, strengthening customary care, ensuring Indigenous voices are at our board table, and building real relationships with the communities we serve are commitments we take seriously and work toward every day.
HPCAS operates on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Attawandaron peoples. We recognize Treaty 29 (The Huron Tract) and Treaty 45.5 (The Saugeen Tract) and our responsibilities as treaty people.
This work is long and it requires accountability. We remain committed to it.
h-pcas.ca/reconciliation/
#HPCAS #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR
6 days ago
One week until Circle of Security begins! There's still time to register for this 8-week in-person program for caregivers in Stratford.
Join us starting next Tuesday, October 6 at the YMCA of Three Rivers. You'll spend eight weeks learning to better understand your child's …Read moreemotional world, support them through challenging moments, and strengthen your connection at home. Childminding is available so you can fully focus.
Tuesdays, October 6 – November 24, 2026
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
YMCA of Three Rivers – Stratford, 204 Downie St.
Scan the QR code or visit the link below to register.
keyon.ca
#HPCAS #CircleOfSecurity #EarlyON #Stratford #ParentingSupport
One week until Circle of Security begins! There's still time to register for this 8-week in-person program for caregivers in Stratford.
Join us starting next Tuesday, October 6 at the YMCA of Three Rivers. You'll spend eight weeks learning to better understand your child's …Read moreemotional world, support them through challenging moments, and strengthen your connection at home. Childminding is available so you can fully focus.
Tuesdays, October 6 – November 24, 2026
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
YMCA of Three Rivers – Stratford, 204 Downie St.
Scan the QR code or visit the link below to register.
keyon.ca
#HPCAS #CircleOfSecurity #EarlyON #Stratford #ParentingSupport
6 days ago
Congratulations to Kiara Jane Markle on the publication of Paperwork of a Ghost: A Survivor's Blueprint.
This book is more than a collection of words on a page. It is a powerful act of storytelling, resilience, and truth-telling. Through poetry and personal reflection, Kiara invites …Read morereaders into experiences that are often difficult to speak about, offering understanding, connection, and hope.
Stories have the power to help people feel seen, challenge us to think differently, and create space for healing and meaningful conversations. Kiara's willingness to share her voice is a gift to everyone who reads her work.
We were honoured to support the publication of this book. Congratulations on this incredible achievement. We know your words will make a lasting impact on many readers.
📖 Paperwork of a Ghost: A Survivor's Blueprint by Kiara Jane Markle
It can be found at Bee’s Knees Books and Emporium in Goderich. Proceeds from every copy go to Artemis Huron.
#AuthorSpotlight #CommunityVoices #Resilience #Storytelling #HuronPerth
Congratulations to Kiara Jane Markle on the publication of Paperwork of a Ghost: A Survivor's Blueprint.
This book is more than a collection of words on a page. It is a powerful act of storytelling, resilience, and truth-telling. Through poetry and personal reflection, Kiara invites …Read morereaders into experiences that are often difficult to speak about, offering understanding, connection, and hope.
Stories have the power to help people feel seen, challenge us to think differently, and create space for healing and meaningful conversations. Kiara's willingness to share her voice is a gift to everyone who reads her work.
We were honoured to support the publication of this book. Congratulations on this incredible achievement. We know your words will make a lasting impact on many readers.
📖 Paperwork of a Ghost: A Survivor's Blueprint by Kiara Jane Markle
It can be found at Bee’s Knees Books and Emporium in Goderich. Proceeds from every copy go to Artemis Huron.
#AuthorSpotlight #CommunityVoices #Resilience #Storytelling #HuronPerth
1 weeks ago
New week, new programs! Swipe to see what's happening in your community 🍂
Here's what's on this week:
🍳 Kinder Cookers – Mitchell – A fun caregiver-and-child cooking program for ages 0-6. Starts Friday, October 2 at Mitchell Arena.
🧘 Month of …Read moreMindfulness – Wingham – Mindfulness activities, caregiver tips and a fun sensory craft for children ages 0-6. Starts Thursday, October 1 at EarlyON Child & Family Centre.
📚 Small Wonders – Milverton – A caregiver-and-child program featuring play-and-learn activities and weekly guest speakers. Running Wednesday, September 30 at Perth East Public Library.
🧠 The Basics of Managing Challenging Behaviour (Virtual) – Final session this Wednesday, September 30.
All Community Engagement & Prevention programs are free. Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to register.
📧 CommunityEngagementTeam@h-pcas.ca
📲 519-271-5290
#HPCAS #CommunityProgramming #FallProgramming
New week, new programs! Swipe to see what's happening in your community 🍂
Here's what's on this week:
🍳 Kinder Cookers – Mitchell – A fun caregiver-and-child cooking program for ages 0-6. Starts Friday, October 2 at Mitchell Arena.
🧘 Month of …Read moreMindfulness – Wingham – Mindfulness activities, caregiver tips and a fun sensory craft for children ages 0-6. Starts Thursday, October 1 at EarlyON Child & Family Centre.
📚 Small Wonders – Milverton – A caregiver-and-child program featuring play-and-learn activities and weekly guest speakers. Running Wednesday, September 30 at Perth East Public Library.
🧠 The Basics of Managing Challenging Behaviour (Virtual) – Final session this Wednesday, September 30.
All Community Engagement & Prevention programs are free. Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to register.
📧 CommunityEngagementTeam@h-pcas.ca
📲 519-271-5290
#HPCAS #CommunityProgramming #FallProgramming