WJS has heard the call for Truth and Reconciliation, and with strong connections to communities across Canada, begun a journey of Truth & Reconciliation with an open mind. We have a goal to deepen our understanding of cultural differences and to bring our staff closer together with the vast communities they work so that we
From practicum student to Program Director: 25 years and an immensely rewarding journey of friendship. “I loved working with all the individuals in social services and it felt good that I was making a difference in their lives…” JT Aujla, WJS Program director If you were to go back in time 25-years to meet Jatinder
The following is an excerpt from WJS Canada’s storybook “Your Story Is Our Story”, a collection of experiences recounted by WJS employees that celebrate the caring culture of their work within the organization. Having passion for the work that WJS does means seeing the potential in someone and having the patience to see them through
Russell Auger is an Elder with more than 40 years of experience working with Indigenous youth and communities across North America. After previously working with Spirit of Our Youth for 9 years, we are happy to welcome Russell back to WJS as our Indigenous Cultural Advisor. Indigenous culture follows an oral tradition; creation stories, historical
The strategic plan outlines an ambitious program that will have a positive impact on the experiences of our employees, how we deliver our services, our reputation, and how we manage future growth.
When I consider what the last year has represented for WJS, the words that come to mind are change and foundational work. They would seem to be contradictory but in fact this past year has seen considerable resources being expended to invest in our strong foundation so that we can change and innovate to meet
WJS Canada wishes to respectfully acknowledge that we operate on the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples across Canada.
