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Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Program |
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Aaniin, Boozhoo… Aniish ezha bimaadziwin? This program’s mandate is to foster healing, reduce family violence and improve Aboriginal health. To ensure that these are carried out, the Healing and Wellness Program offers many exceptional events, activities and services for the Aboriginal community. Vision Statement As the seventh generation, we strive to restore Traditional Health Care practices and affirm autonomy in our communities for this day and for the seven generation to come. Traditional Health & Healing Program The Traditional Health and Healing program provides the following services for community members: ¨ Traditional Healer Services ¨ Medicine Walks ¨ Traditional teaching workshops ¨ Alternative therapies (on occasion) ¨ Ceremonies (e.g. Sweat lodge, Full moon, Pipe etc.)
Elder’s Traditional Gathering 2004 On Augusts 19th -22nd, 2004 the Committee hosted an Elder’s Traditional Gathering at the Dan Pine Sr. Healing Lodge in Garden River Ontario. The four-day event was filled with; Sunrise Ceremonies, Sweat Lodge, Sharing Circles, Medicine Walks and we closed the weekend with a Medicine Wheel Ceremony. Four days of good eating, inspired teachings and pleasant conversation.
Monthly Calendars Monthly calendars are available through each First Nation Health Centre and the Sault Ste. Marie Indian Friendship Centre listing; times, dates and location of upcoming events. Chi Miigwech
The Traditional Health & Healing Program works in collaboration with: S.S.M – Indian Friendship Centre – Genny Boyer 705-256-5634 Garden River First Nation – Marlene Pine 705-946-5710 Thessalon First Nation – Julius Stevens 705-356-1621 Serpent River First Nation – Gail Jacobs 705-844-2152 Sagamok Anishnawbek – Linda Toulouse 705-865-2171 Whitefish Lake First Nation – Carol Nootchtai 705-692-3674
“The Seven Grandfather Teachings”
Drumming and Sewing Programs Wisdom – to cherish knowledge is to know wisdom. Love- to know love is to know peace. Respect – to honor all creation is to have respect. Bravery – is to face the foe with integrity. Honesty – in facing a situation is to be brave. Humility – is to know yourself as a sacred part of creation. Truth- is to know all of these things. (The Mishomis Book)
“It is our past that molds us as People” “We are guided through life by our beliefs” “By believing in ourselves, we are able to keep the culture strong” “Continuous effort is the key to unlocking our potential” (Black Elk, Native American) White Frost Sobriety Drum/Singers and Nimkii Mshoomis Drum/young boy singers have been the 2 drums attending and practicing and just having fun. The young boys drum is just starting out. It is so inspirational to hear those young voices singing their little hearts out. Participants learn how to properly use the sewing machines and sergers, receive instruction on cutting patterns, sewing skirts, shirts, pipe/drum bags and many more interesting projects. There is also beading for the young girls who attend. |
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122 East Street Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada P6A 3C6 Phone: 705-256-5634 Fax: 705-942-3227 E-mail: info@ssmifc.ca |
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