By Chevi Rabbit
For Ponoka News
Akamihk Child and Family Services Society (ACFSS) is a newly-formed organization that will operate under the Montana First Nation and Family Services Law.
Chase Rabbit (McDougall), newly elected councillor of Montana First Nation and ACFSS board chair says, “We are a new organization called Akamihk Child and Family Services, completely new and our vision is to keep children in care within the Nation.”
“My goal as president and board chair will be to focus on preventive care which can keep our Nation’s children out of the child protection system. We are really only focusing on Montana First Nation,” said Rabbit.
He explains that Montana aims to keep the children grounded in their community, kinship and Cree culture. “Families are struggling and it’s important that we keep them grounded in their culture and bring them back to their roots,” he said.
Akamihk Child and Family Services Society (ACFSS) is still in the early stages and is currently hiring employees. They will also be doing a logo contest.