We acknowledge that the Children's Cottage Society operates on traditional Treaty Seven territories, and we honor their unique histories, cultures, and contributions. We understand that Reconciliation is an ongoing process that requires active engagement, learning, and collaboration.
Since 1986, the Children’s Cottage has provided families with the help they need to cope with and overcome their challenges, build on their strengths, keep their children safe, and turn adversity into possibility.
At Children's Cottage Society, we believe that asking for help is a sign of strength, and that no family should struggle alone. We encourage parents to reach out, and we are here for you with a listening ear and an accepting welcome.
Across the organization approximately 35% of the families we provide services to are Indigenous. We have committed to learning how to better serve Indigenous families, and this has meant intentionally learning how to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing into our programs.
The Children’s Cottage Society is committed to reconciliation. Our agency recognizes the importance of acknowledging and addressing the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization on Indigenous Peoples.
In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge that the Children’s Cottage is located in the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7. This includes the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Stoney Nakoda – including Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations – and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani and the Kainai First Nations.
We recognize and honour the people of the Métis, Districts 5 & 6, the Inuit nations, and the diversity of First Nations people from treaties across Canada who now call Calgary home. We appreciate the important role that Two-Spirit and gender-diverse individuals have served in Indigenous communities throughout history.
Here is where, together, we live, learn, play, and heal.
