CUMFI (Central Urban Metis Federation Inc.)

Central Urban Métis Federation Inc.
315 Avenue M South
Saskatoon, SK S7M 2K5
Tel: (306) 975-9999 Fax: (306) 975-9156

CENTRAL URBAN MÉTIS FEDERATION INC.
On March 2002, CUMFI established Infinity House a Domestic Violence home, June 2011 Infinity House changed its mandate to transitional housing with Fostering Families program offering self-contained suites and independent living for single Aboriginal women with children that are experiencing social and economic challenges. Infinity House consists of four emergency suites, twelve long-term suites and one resource room/counseling office. Support programs and services are offered to the residents/clients of Infinity House to assist the women in healthy lifestyle choices and achieving self-sufficiency. Initially, the continuum of housing supports was designed to assist residents/clients of Infinity House is to gain independence and experience a better quality of life. Infinity House is a “fostering families” (FF) home for women who have children that have been placed in foster care with the Ministry of Social Services (MSS), or women who may be at risk of having their children placed in such care. They also could be homeless or on the verge of homelessness and in need of a variety of supports to help create a path toward independent living, positive parenting and self-reliance.

On August 2004 CUMFI -McLeod House- is a safe and supportive housing for men who are struggling with various Addictions. McLeod House offers transitional housing for 15 single men in addictions recovery. We provide a safe, secure environment in a monitored living situation.

Affordable Housing –Four apartment buildings on 402 Ave P South with 31 units and 406 with 11 units and 102 -12 units & 104 10 units on Ave T south. The CUMFI affordable apartments are within the Pleasant Hill community area; this is an advantage for former clients/residents now residing at the affordable apartments and wishing to continue access to support programs within the community. All our homes and Affordable Apartments have a zero tolerance policy toward alcohol/substance abuse and violent behavior’s.

Kanaweyimek is a 12 suite apartment building at 103 Ave T south. Kanaweyimikis a low risk home which is also a Fostering Families (FF) is a home for women who have children that have been placed in foster care with the Ministry of Social Services (MSS), or women who may be at risk of having their children placed in such care. They also could be homeless or on the verge of homelessness and in need of a variety of supports to help create a path toward independent living, positive parenting and self-reliance. Kanaweyimik is staffed 24 hours with a qualified staff who offer and connected with the clients, with programming in areas of healthy lifestyles and relationships building, positive parenting, life skill-building (self-confidence, self-respect, positive/effective communication, prioritizing and time management, safety, nutrition, budgeting, ect), mental health addictions, education assessment, career counseling and recreation.
Niwaapatahanaanik (NIWA) home is an 11 suite apartment building on 116 P south. This home as well is a Fostering Families (FF) home. As of July 1, 2012 NIWA has become a home for two-parent families or single dads who have children that have been placed in foster care with the Ministry of Social Services (MSS), or women who may be at risk of having their children placed in such care. NIWA is staffed with qualified Case Managers this home is staffed 24 hours a day and offer and connect residents with programming in areas of healthy lifestyles and relationships building, positive parenting, life skill-building (self-confidence, self-respect, positive/effective communication, prioritizing and time management, safety, nutrition, budgeting, ect), mental health addictions, education assessment, career counseling and recreation. During their stay staff will assist residents in developing personal case plans that will be tailored to set and meet goals using a holistic approach, and develop a plan for when the residents leave.

Trotchie House is a home for single fathers and their children. It consists of 10 long term suits. Clients will work on individual case plans towards transitioning into the community with their children.

CUMFI Wellness Centre (CWC) provides mentoring to older youth and adults who have a cognitive disability such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) or acquired brain injury. Mentoring is defined as providing support according to the unique needs and goals of each individual built on a relationship of trust. It may include assistance with housing, accessing income security and health care, budgeting and shopping, dealing with justice issues and all other aspects of daily living. Equally important is assistance to build on strengths and interests to become involved in recreation, obtain and maintain appropriate employment, develop pro-social relationships and build self-esteem; The exact activities undertaken with each person are individualized, according to their unique strengths, needs, and interests. The CWC strives to address needs of our clients with a holistic and culturally relevant approach to an improved quality of life.
Hessdorfer House was designed to provide safe, supported housing for individuals with cognitive disabilities. The apartment building has five suites, with a “house parent” living in one of the suites to provide support and monitoring day or night. The presence of the house parent has been instrumental in children being allowed to live with their parents or other relatives. It is a great model that provides the tenants with the dignity of their own self-contained apartment as well as the benefit of accessibility to support when needed.

CUMFI Outreach- program provides intensive in-home supports and after care support to families . Outreach staff work with the mothers and fathers who are or have been residents of Infinity House, Kanweyimik, Niwaapatahanaanik and also community clients referred by the Ministry of Social Services to reduce the potential of children going into care.

Grandma’s House (Kokum) the objective of this program is to provide emergent, safe and temporary respite services to ensure the personal safety of the children, individuals and families from abuse, neglect and or personal crisis. Grandma’s house provides a safe and secure home to our mothers/fathers of the supportive living homes as well as those clients who have moved out into the community who are at risk of being placed into foster care system. Social Services also refer children at risk to Grandma’s home.

Emergency Placement Program provides families with children who are at risk of going into care of the Ministry. This home like environment is a place of safety for those families at risk. To Emergency Placement Program will reduce the number of children going into care and to preserve a family unit. The CUMFI Community Outreach works with the family in this unit. The maximum stay is 30 days in this suite.

Stewart House -Aboriginal Families Living Well with HIV/AIDS- on August 26, 2013 with 2 suites that will provide supportive housing to Aboriginal families living well with HIV/AIDS. CUMFI includes a continuum of support services to assist families in achieving self-sufficiency and independence. These families living well with HIV/AIDS will have a safe a supportive environment for women and their families who have fell through the cracks of Homelessness and Child Custody issues. It is with the spirit of hope, helping, learning and healing that we are able to create a safer, healthier community. Trends that affect a family’s include fewer affordable homes, less access to social housing, increasing poverty (growing gap between income and cost of housing), changing job market, deteriorating health, and funding for social programs.

Children’s Emergency Receiving The Emergency Receiving Home accommodates up to 5 children for a maximum of 30 days. These children are brought into the home on an interim basis until approved placement is provided. The objective is reflective on the basic rights of a child and the social well being of the children. This home provides children with a safe environment that is monitored by staff 24 hours per day.