In support of the Government of BC’s recent announcement on keeping kids safe online and in school. MNBC encourages Métis parents and caregivers to do their part and participate in the offered online training from ERASE (Expect Respect & A Safe Education) and SST (Safer Schools Together).
This 60-minute session, Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities is designed to support parents, caregivers, and youth aged ten and up in navigating the digital world. The training covers all things digital, including how to be a good digital citizen, the criminal consequences of cyberbullying, how to report and get support in cases of sextortion, and much more.
Upcoming training is on February 7, 2024 or February 28, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Please participate in this training and help facilitate the conversation of safe and caring use of technology at home and in the community. To access more information and register please visit: erase Family Sessions (saferschoolstogether.com)
Read the original announcement from the Government of BC using the link below.
B.C. launches concrete actions to keep kids safe, healthy | BC Gov News
For information about mental-health and addictions resources, including resources specifically for youth, visit: http://www.helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca
Find Erase resources online: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/erase
To report bullying, visit: https://erasereportit.gov.bc.ca/
To learn more about the Intimate Images Protection Act, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023AG0036-000657
To read about supports available for survivors of gender-based violence, sexual assault, or domestic violence, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/public-safety/domestic-violence
To access resources and research on the online sexual exploitation of children, visit: https://cybertip.ca/en/
24/7 Métis Crisis Line: 1-833-Metis-BC (1-833-638-4722)