Traditional Indigenous Healing

Programs that offer alternative treatments that are based on Indigenous traditions about health and illness. Traditional healing is holistic in nature, comes from ancient beliefs about how individuals fit in the web of life, generally focuses on restoring harmony and connectedness to universal powers and may involve sweat lodges, talking circles, ceremonial smoking of tobacco, shamans, herbalism, animal spirits or "vision quests". The techniques by themselves are not "traditional healing". They are only steps towards becoming whole, balanced and connected.

 

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Offers support for mental health, trauma and traditional knowledge using our ogwehoweh (native) traditional teachings. Help in exploring culture and supporting the four parts of self (mind, body, emotions and spirit) using ogwehoweh knowledge and resources.

Increases awareness of risks associated with alcohol/drug consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding among urban Indigenous women through activities for children, support for parents, and a meals-to-go program.

Fosters healing and wellness with a focus on reducing family violence, promoting healthy lifestyles, and providing culture-based programming and healing. Offers counselling for male survivors of sexual assault.
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Delivers programs and services which promote spiritual/emotional growth and wellness. Staff includes community approved healers, teaches, and facilitators.

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Provides primary and holistic medical care integrated with traditional Indigenous approaches to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit community members. Staff includes both family doctors and nurse practitioners.

Offers prenatal education classes in small groups and individual sessions, providing culturally appropriate information to improve expectant parents' knowledge.

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