Enderby, BC — September 29, 2025 — In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Courtesy Youth and Family Services is proud to announce the opening of a new resource in Enderby, situated in the heart of the Shuswap region. This important initiative, made possible with support from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), reflects our collective commitment to culturally grounded care.

The resource is a space for connection, and culture— offering programming and supports designed with and for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth and families. Grounded in cultural respect, trauma-informed practice, and the belief that Every Child Matters, the resource honors the lived experiences, strengths, and identities of the families it serves.

“This new resource in the Shuswap represents more than a service expansion — it’s a promise to listen, to walk together, and to build trust through action,” said Willie Mphoka, Director, Courtesy Youth and Family Services. “We are deeply grateful to MCFD for supporting this initiative and for investing in a resource that uplifts the strengths, cultures, and voices of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous families and communities.”

As we mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We pause to remember the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools. We recommit ourselves to walking the path of truth, reconciliation, and justice — together.

The new resource offers a safe, inclusive, and culturally affirming space where Indigenous and non-indigenous identity is celebrated, and where every child and every family is seen, valued, and supported.

From its conception, the resource reflects Courtesy Youth and Family Services’ core values: cultural humility, inclusion, and person-centred care. It is a place where partnerships thrive, and where Indigenous knowledge leads.

We acknowledge, with deep gratitude and respect, that this resource is located on the unceded, traditional territory of the Secwépemc people, and we honour that truth in all aspects of our work.

This milestone would not have been possible without the trust and support of the Ministry of Children and Family Development in the Shuswap, and the invaluable collaboration of local community partners. Together, we are working to ensure that services are not only accessible — but that they truly reflect and respect the communities they are meant to serve.