Onashowewin utilizes a Case Development Model, which strives to deal with underlying issues that a client (and potentially the whole family unit) may be experiencing.  This Case Development Model utilizes holistic approaches and strategies which may encompass a cultural component, i.e. traditional mentoring, participating and helping with various aboriginal ceremonies and/or customs, in combination with mainstream practices and techniques, i.e. counseling, anger management, rehabilitation, etc.

The clients may participate in one of the in-house programs, as listed below, and/or may be referred to other community programs, services or assessments.  A combination of both in-house programming and referral to other resources may also be conducted.  The Clientele Case Plan is developed in accordance with clientele needs and supports, and takes into account the circumstances of the offence and is conducted in cooperation and consultation with the client, the community, the various resources and agencies, as well as the referral source.

The objective of Onashowewin is to help restore, heal and transform relationships and the community.

The Mino-Pamatezwin Auto Theft Program is a three week program which provides preventative education opportunities for youth, 12 to 17 years of age, who have been charged with auto theft or related offences.

The sessions are structured to deliver different themes throughout the duration.  The ultimate objective of the program is to promote responsibility, respect, caring, ownership of behaviors and independence to form their own thoughts and actions.

Topics include:  taking responsibility, impact on the victims, civil penalties/MPI, the real deal on crime, peer pressure, respect, traditional teachings, etc.  Guest speakers may include Winnipeg Police Services, community Elders, Crown prosecutions, community service providers, Manitoba Public Insurance, etc.

Mino-Pamatezwin Theft Under Program

The theft under program is a three week program for offenders who have been charged with Theft Under $5000.00 or related charges.

Clients deal with their charges by attending facilitated session with: Loss Prevention Officers, Business Owners, Police Officers, Community Elders and Community Service Providers.  All meetings are set up to work together on ways to resolve matters outside of a court setting.

Topics include taking responsibility, impact on the victims, peer pressure, respect, traditional teachings, etc.  Guest speakers may include loss prevention officers, business owners, community Elders, community service providers, etc.
 

Healthy Decision Making Program

The healthy decision making program is a three week program for individuals who have been involved in a variety of offences.  This program provides an opportunity for participants to learn about positive lifestyle changes.  We will work towards developing strategies to build self esteem and to overcome peer pressure.  This program gives participants an opportunity to listen, learn and share their life experiences.

Topics of discussion may include but limited to: self-esteem, self-determination, cultural awareness, self-identity, controlling your destiny, knowing ourselves, self-empowerment.  Guest speakers may include community Elders, community service providers, etc.