When our children return to school, our hearts go with them.” It’s a quote that rests on the back of a t-shirt from Surrounded by Cedar. In this episode of the Vital Victoria Podcast, Jennifer Chuckry, Executive Director of Surrounded by Cedar Child and Family Services, joins host Lucky Budd.They talk about Surrounded by Cedar’s work as a delegated agency and their mission, to provide child and family services strongly rooted in Indigenous cultural values. Jennifer shares a personal story on the importance of treating people with kindness and compassion and the impact it had on her work with families. They dive into the importance of community raising children and youth, and that the health and well-being of Indigenous people relies heavily on connection to spirit and identity. Services are available for anyone who may need support: Hope for Wellness Help Line (24 hours a day) – 1-855-242-3310 Indian Residential School Crisis Line – 1-866-925-4419 Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society – 1-800-588-8717 Métis Crisis Line – 1-833-638-4722