Indigenous cultural awareness for foster families
The circle holds many meanings in cultures around the world, but is especially sacred in the Native American or Indigenous cultures. It represents the sun, moon, and the earth. It marks the edge of the world and the four directions along with the winds that travel there. Most importantly it is a symbol for the circle or wheel of life which is forever evolving and teaching us new lessons as we travel each path. To travel a path together, sharing our cultures, is one step closer to Completing the Circle and healing the mind, body and spirit for our future, our children.
If you are interested in learning more about how you can help a child and family in need by becoming a foster parent, please call the toll-free statewide OKDHS foster/adoptive family recruitment hotline at 866-612-2565 or visit the OKDHS Foster Care Program website.
If you have questions about the conference, please contact Jayci Howerton at 580-318-1032.