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Story Topic: Healing

Healing

Margaret McDonald Residence

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Melinda Laboucan

Traditional and modern health care from a holistic perspective and this includes the awareness of one’s own body. In this interview, Margaret McDonald explains the various methods of traditional holistic health care she has used through the years and their importance to our well-being.

Traditional and modern health care from a holistic perspective and this includes the awareness of one’s own body. In this interview, Margaret McDonald explains the various methods of traditional holistic health care she has used through the years and their importance to our well-being.

Doris Manuel

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Melinda Laboucan

Victim services and the numerous activities and programs that they support in collaboration with numerous other agencies and individuals primarily focussing on women (the majority of victims).

Victim services and the numerous activities and programs that they support in collaboration with numerous other agencies and individuals primarily focussing on women (the majority of victims).

Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre, Peterborough, ON

Posted on by Jane Gray

Nadia McLaren runs programs at the Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre serving urban Indigenous peoples of all ages. Programs for individuals and families are interwoven with language and culture. She speaks of the importance of cultural re-connection in urban settings and the real meanings of the words “success” and “respect”.

Nadia McLaren runs programs at the Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre serving urban Indigenous peoples of all ages. Programs for individuals and families are interwoven with language and culture. She speaks of the importance of cultural re-connection in urban settings and the real meanings of the words “success” and “respect”.

Interview with Prof. Nicole Bell, Trent University

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Jane Gray

Nicole Bell is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Education. Her research areas include: Indigenous culture-based education, infusion of Indigenous knowledge into public schooling and teacher education, decolonization and healing, and Indigenous research theory and methodology. Nicole is Anishnaabe (Bear Clan) from Kitigan Zibi First Nation in Quebec. She is the mother of […]

Nicole Bell is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Education. Her research areas include: Indigenous culture-based education, infusion of Indigenous knowledge into public schooling and teacher education, decolonization and healing, and Indigenous research theory and methodology. Nicole is Anishnaabe (Bear Clan) from Kitigan Zibi First Nation in Quebec. She is the mother of five boys and is passionate about Indigenous education, motivated by her educational experiences personally and as a mother.

Geesohns Manitowabi – Anishinaabe Life Teachings

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Ashley Nadjiwon

Geesohns works at Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre. Teaching and giving guidance to Anishiaabe teachings ways of life. Directing and assisting in the communities to healing in Anishinaabe ways of living.

Geesohns works at Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre. Teaching and giving guidance to Anishiaabe teachings ways of life. Directing and assisting in the communities to healing in Anishinaabe ways of living.

Blanket Exercise/Cultural Competency Training – MNFC – Debbie Eisan – Elder – Halifax, NS

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Lisa Jodoin

Debbie Eisan, Community Events Planner and Resident Elder at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, discusses her work with the Blanket Ceremony and Cultural Competency Training in Halifax.

Debbie Eisan, Community Events Planner and Resident Elder at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, discusses her work with the Blanket Ceremony and Cultural Competency Training in Halifax.

Blanket Exercise and Cultural Competency Training – Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre – Denise John – Victim Support Navigator – Halifax, Nova Scotia

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Denise John, leader of the Blanket Exercise at the Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre in Halifax, discusses the importance of the Blanket Exercise and the powerful ways it acts as an educational tool for Cultural Competency Training.

Denise John, leader of the Blanket Exercise at the Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre in Halifax, discusses the importance of the Blanket Exercise and the powerful ways it acts as an educational tool for Cultural Competency Training.

Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society’s Joey Blood speaks on the roles indigenous education can play in youth and family healing

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Annita Lucchesi

Joey Blood, of Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society’s Family Preservation and Youth Mentorship program, shares on its work supporting indigenous youth and their families in accessing cultural activities and learning opportunities, and the importance of bringing families into indigenous education programming. ”Offers community based programming available for community access, referrals are NOT necessary. Admission is open […]

Joey Blood, of Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society’s Family Preservation and Youth Mentorship program, shares on its work supporting indigenous youth and their families in accessing cultural activities and learning opportunities, and the importance of bringing families into indigenous education programming.

”Offers community based programming available for community access, referrals are NOT necessary. Admission is open and based on need and availability.​

Our Program Goals:

  • Children are safe

  • Children will foster positive self-identity

  • Children will be connected to their community

  • Parent/Caregivers will be involved with their children.” from the website  https://www.opokaasin.org/programs-services

University of Prince Edward Island/Aboriginal Women’s Association PEI- Judith Clark – Elder in Residence/ President – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Judith Clark, Elder in Residence at the University of Prince Edward Island and President of the Aboriginal Women’s Association of PEI in Charlottetown, discusses the importance of language and Indigenous education.

Judith Clark, Elder in Residence at the University of Prince Edward Island and President of the Aboriginal Women’s Association of PEI in Charlottetown, discusses the importance of language and Indigenous education.