Opokaa'sin
EARLY INTERVENTION SOCIETY
Nurturing and supporting the strengths and resilience of Indigenous families, children, and youth
EARLY INTERVENTION
Check out our Early Intervention Programs and why our reputation for delivering fun and engaging outlets for children and youth are always the first choice for First Nations families!
Oki!
Welcome! Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society is an Indigenous child and family organization designed to provide support services to Indigenous children and families in Southern
Alberta.
We have been operating
successfully since 1996 and
have provided essential
child development and
support services to
Indigenous children, youth and families!
Opokaa'sin has developed a reputation for excellence and innovation, and the organization is becoming known in Alberta and surrounding provinces as a model for Indigenous service providers.
Currently, Opokaa'sin serves over 120 children, youth, and families daily, we strive to provide quality programming while maintaining our Indigenous culture, language, and traditions.
Bringing out the best in children!
We are now taking a waiting list for our Early Learning and Childcare Program, that includes the Atan Head Start and Kindergarten classes! Register!
A Quick Reminder
We serve a vulnerable population, 12 and under unvaccinated children, masks are required at the Centre.
Parents, families, service providers and designated support staff must wear a mask at all times while in the Centre. The Centre will remain closed to visitors, volunteers until further notice, please assist us by following the mask guidelines and remaining at the front reception area.
what our parents say
My children got a strong sense of self and identity early in life because of Opokaa'sin. They never wavered in their positive image of who they were as Indigenous people. They are now University graduates.
— Opokaa'sin Parent