
Reviving Indigenous Wisdom on the Path to Mino-Biimaadizwin: The Good Life
Grandmother's Voice, a trusted Indigenous women-led organization, works to strengthen the lives of Indigenous People through healing, reclaiming identity and rebuilding relationships. They have been instrumental in supporting Dennis Windego's mission to apply Indigenous approaches within Western systems to heal systemic trauma.

Crow Shield Lodge – The Healing Path
Crow Shield Lodge, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization in the Waterloo, Ontario region, is deeply committed to fostering the well-being of Indigenous communities. Their mission revolves around celebrating gatherings, providing safe spaces for healing and a reconnection with the land.

Neighbors Together at St. Matthew’s House
Neighbors Together is an Indigenous Reconciliation project that supports Indigenous residents of St. Matthew’s House. A collaboration between the African Canadian Caribbean Association and the Hamilton Regional Indian Center has built a strong relationship based on understanding of the impacts of colonization and the need to take action towards Truth and Reconciliation.

Minwaashin Lodge – A Place for Healing
Since it was founded in 1993, around 1,000 clients have come through the door of Minwaashin Lodge each year. The Lodge offers a safe and nurturing environment for women and their families who bear the profound scars of the residential school system, including child loss, poverty, adoption, incarceration and addiction.

Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council – Grief Care Packages
Communities in Nunavut are grappling with a devastating issue: a disproportionately high rate of suicides. These communities are experiencing a relentless cycle of loss, with one family tragedy following another. This unrelenting collective trauma leaves deep scars in the hearts of many Nunavut residents.

Strengthening Cultural Programming as a Reconciliation Effort at Dr. Peter Centre
Walking through to doors of the Dr. Peter Centre in Vancouver’s West Side offers a sense of relief for many. The HIV/AIDS care facility looks more like a home than a clinic. Smells of soup and warm bread fill the air. Those coming in off the street are welcome to shower, do laundry or join a music or art therapy group

Council of Atikamekw of Manawan – Returning to Spirit
Reconciliation isn’t something that can be done alone. It takes people coming together with an intent to learn and understand. The Council of Atikamekw of Manawan recognizes the need for more context around the impact of residential schools and says its necessary to break intergenerational cycles and racist mentalities in their communities and surrounding areas.


