   
Recovering from despair
"The negative impact of past and present traumas that First Nations Communities
have experienced cannot be over emphasized and the complexity of ill effects
cannot be easily explained."
Webequie Assessment Report
Healing and Treatment
— Developing healthy communities
from within
The communities need help to deal with their high levels of depression,
anxiety, and general sense of malaise. Many cannot resolve their
grief over the suicides of family and friends. Historic traumas
from their loss of land, identity, children, livelihood, and independence
have led to domestic violence and substance abuse.
"…problems
are cured with a 'bandage' but real healing rarely takes place
- the bandage keeps falling off…"
First
Nation community member
If you want to share your expertise to help First
Nations rebuild their lives and communities, let us know. Can
I help?
Healing and Training
Programs for Community Leaders
Community leaders try to help others, but need more training
and a place to recover health themselves.
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Leadership
training to assist community leaders in healing, grieving,
and rediscovering their potential and power. |
Family and Community
Healing
Families will benefit from working through losses and learning
life skills.
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Opportunities
for families to address issues of grief and loss, the impact
of residential schools, substance abuse, violence and family
instability. |
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Parenting
education and training in leading parenting workshops. |
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Financial
training and counselling for families. |
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