The program is focused on providing culturally specific Indigenous supports and access to healing ceremonies, health education with a focus on diabetes (prevention & education), case management supports, access to primary care and harm reduction supports, and social recreation activities to build social connections and support.
Operating according to the “ethic of non-interference”, the Niiwin Wendaanimak program supports Indigenous peoples to improve their stability, health, wellbeing and quality of life.
The program is an Indigenous-Only space in a non-Indigenous organization. Niiwin Wendaanimak integrates a trauma-informed and harm reduction approach, enabling access to Indigenous healing processes for community members who live with substance use issues by providing the opportunity to participate and reconnect to Seven Traditional Teachings and participate in Elder led Circles.
Services/Supplies Offered
- Cultural teachings
- Traditional Healer
- Ceremony
- Health Promotion programming
- Case Management
- Counselling