What has to happen?
As an Aboriginal woman proud of her heritage and mindful of the social ills affecting all aspects of indigenous life I ask a simple question, "What has to happen?" What has to happen so that true and lasting health and wellness return to Aboriginal communities across all of Canada? To ...

Will the Phoenix of healing rise from the ashes?
A contact sent me a rather interesting story which ran originally in the North Shore Outlook, a local north Vancouver newspaper. The headline read: Squamish elders torch drug den. When I was able to get past the fact that the writer hadn't capitalized Elders, I read the article and was ...



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Understanding the Role of Healing in Aboriginal Communities
This report attempts to develop a common understanding of "healing" among Aboriginal community members and non-Aboriginal government representatives.
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The Tipi Teachings
Graphic from Native Studies curriculum delivered in the province of Saskatchewan public education system.
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First Nations Drum
Canada's official native publication designed to inform and entertain its readers to strengthen understanding between native and non-native residents...deals exclusively with news and information relevant to native communities and lifestyles.
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Mother Earth Tobacco
... the first local manufacturer and distributor of organically grown tobacco. The product is produced specifically for Ceremonial purposes. Located on Long Plain First Nation in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
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Canadian Native Friendship Center
Home page of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre. It also offers links to all other Friendship Centre's in Alberta.
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Richard Wagamese - Writer, Author, Storyteller
Smoked Fish, Bannock & Indian Tea a 90 minute mix of theater and humour coupled with traditional and contemporary storytelling...
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Native American Plant Co-operative
The Traditional Native American Tobacco Seed Bank and Education Program (TNAT) specializes in the preservation of traditional Native American tobacco types, as well as the education of Native American youth about the health dangers of tobacco.
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Fox Wellness Consulting
Consulting firm run by Terri-Lynn Fox offering presentations like Intergeneration Communication, Traditional Healing Practices, Schizophrenia, Sociology of Knowledge, etc.
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Pitapans Swing
The Native Traditional Therapeutic Swing. The People Need to be Swung. ...we were given ceremony through which to connect with our Creator, to heal our spirits...embrace the power of our own traditional healing techniques.
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Aboriginal languages in Canada
Emerging trends and perspectives on second language acquisition.
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Four Directions Teachings.com
... a visually stunning audio narrated resource for learning about Indigenous knowledge and philosophy from five diverse First Nations in Canada.
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Harry Snowboy
Harry Snowboy is a fourth-generation spiritual healer. Harry is available for spiritual counseling and ceremonies. All requests are determined on a case by case basis.
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The Gift of Language and Culture
A Woodland Cree language site which features Cree stories, songs, and a picture dictionary.
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Sun & Moon Visionaries Aboriginal Artisans Society
A non-profit organization governed by an all Aboriginal youth Board of Directors; youth controlled, operated and managed.
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Aboriginal Youth Network
An online resource created by Aboriginal youth for youth
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National Aboriginal Day
June 21 is National Aboriginal Day, a day for all Canadians to celebrate the cultures and contributions to Canada of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.
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Canadian Native Friendship Center
Home page of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre. It also offers links to all other Friendship Centre's in Alberta.
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Alberta Aboriginal Committee on FAS
Committee was established to ensure that Aboriginal perspectives are considered. To focus on primary prevention, intervention, care and support in a culturally appropriate manner
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Hey-way-noqu' Healing Circle for Addictions Society
Women's Day Program: A medium intensive 5 wk therapy group concentrating on First Nations womens experiences with alcohol & drugs in Vancouver, BC. 604-874-1831
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Kakakaway & Associates
Offers Medicine Wheel Facilitator Training
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Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
The website of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
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ose'chikew Aboriginal Arts Summer Session
...a taste of the unique full year program, where sewing & clothing design are taught within an Aboriginal context.
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Portage College
Native Arts and Culture Programs:Native Cultural Arts Instructor, Native Artisans Program, Community Health Representative (CHR) Program
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First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres
To advocate for the recovery, survival, maintenance and enhancement of First Nations languages and cultures.
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