Dibenjikewin Oganawenjikeg (DO) Family Keeper

The Dibenjikewin Oganawenjikeg (“DO”) means “family keepers” and they will work directly with awaashish (child), oshkaadiz (youth) and dibenjikewinan (families) of KI.

There are many aspects to Maamao Dibenjikewin Kanawaabajikewin (“MDK”), which means the “tradition practice of child rearing and care involving all members of a dibenjikewin and community” and is also the name of KIDO’s service model. Within the MDK, some of the most important work is carried out by DO, as they will focus on keeping the dibenjikewin together and/or reunification in any capacity during their work, so that the dibenjikewin circle is not broken. There are different kaa-iishi- niibawiijikaatek (principles) a DO will follow while carrying out their expected roles, with includes focusing on the Wiijihiiwewinan Onajikewin (Helping Plan) and/or Kanawenjiikewin Onajikewin (Care Plan) of an awaashish/oshkaadiz.

Their work will require a home visit approach and daily contact with the Kewiiwiijihiikoosiwaach (people who will need help) in their assigned MDK files. It is also important for DO to work with dibenjikewinan with a holistic approach and help them work towards being misiwe minoyaawin – physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally healthy.

DO will carry out the KIDO mission, become trained as required to fulfill their responsibilities, and will report to their assigned DO Onakatawapajike (DO Supervisor).