A project which connects Aboriginal girls who are in the foster care system to their own Aboriginal community, cultures and teachings.

Problem

The Aboriginal community has a large percentage of children in the foster care system in Canada. Many of these Aboriginal children get adopted out into non-Aboriginal families. Urban Butterflies serves to expose Aboriginal girls who are in the foster care system to their own Aboriginal community, cultures and teachings.

Solution

The Urban Butterflies project is based out of Vancouver, however the idea is to start similar programs throughout the province.

Example

The Urban Butterflies model can be used by other groups and organizations who want to set up similar programs within their communities.

Marketplace

It is important for Aboriginal communities to reach out to children in care. These children are descendants of the First Peoples of this country and they need to be recognized and honoured as valuable contributors to Aboriginal societies.